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This expert has over 40 years of experience as a mechanical engineer. In addition to contributing to over 200 presentations in 38 countries, he has been extensively published in his field and is an established expert in forensic mechanical engineering. His expertise includes accident investigation and medical device liability. He now serves as a Senior Forensic Consultant for a biomechanics and biomedical engineering consulting firm.
Senior Forensic Consultant, Private Practice
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California at Berkeley
Pennsylvania
This expert has coached gymnastics from beginner level through international level since 1969.
Adjunct Faculty, A University in PA
Master of Education (MEd), Temple University
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
This expert earned his PhD in mechanical engineering/aeronautical sciences from the University of California Berkeley and has authored numerous publications in the mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering space. He is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and has held numerous professorships relating to multiple facets of engineering. He is the former co-director of the DOT program for motor vehicle trauma at the UCLA schools of engineering and medicine. Currently, this expert is a senior forensic consultant focusing on biomechanics and biomedical engineering.
Senior Forensic Consultant, A private consulting firm
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California, Berkeley
Cranberry Township,
Pennsylvania
This expert's major practice area involves the scientific investigation of accidents resulting in injury. He utilizes the information provided by injuries and mechanical failure of objects to reconstruct the events of an accident and answer questions related to liability. He holds a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel University. This expert is a licensed professional engineer and has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and abstracts. He has presented scientific findings at both medical and engineering conferences. Currently, this expert is the principal engineer of a consulting firm focusing on the forensic investigation of accidents.
Principal Engineer, Engineering Consulting Firm
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Drexel University
Novi,
Michigan
This expert earned his BS at Duke University, and his PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He has received $268,003 in funded support, and has been involved in the writing of 10 grant proposals for research in his field. He has authored 12 publications, and serves as a reviewer for several scientific journals, including the Journal of Biomechanical Engineering. He is an active member of both the Orthopaedic Research Society, as well as the American Society for Engineering Educators. He currently serves as an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at a university in New Jersey.
Associate Professor, A College in NJ
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Virginia
Morrisville,
Pennsylvania
This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of biomaterials and biomedical engineering. He earned an MS in mechanical engineering at the University of Palermo in Italy, an MS in biomedical engineering from Imperial College London, and his PhD in biomechanics and tissue engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. He also completed a post-doctoral fellowship in tissue engineering, biomechanics, and biomaterials at the University of Palermo. This expert is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine International Society, the American Society for Mechanical Engineers, and the Society for Biomaterials. He is also highly involved in research, having authored numerous publications and spoken as an invited speaker at multiple conferences throughout his career. He also currently holds 13 patents. He has previously served as an R&D engineer in the biomedical robotics and EMC department at the University Campus Biomedico Rome, a biotechnology and bioengineering consultant for the Italian Ministry for Economic Development and Livanova, a post-doctoral researcher in tissue engineering and biomechanics at the University of Pittsburgh, and a research associate in tissue engineering at the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, this expert is a research assistant professor of surgery and bioengineering at a distinguished university in Pennsylvania, as well as a biotechnology and bioengineering consultant for a university-affiliated startup.
Research Assistant Professor, A distinguished university in PA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
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What Can a Biomechanical Expert Witness Opine On?
Motion analysis
Assessing movement patterns for efficiency.
Force measurement
Quantifying forces acting on the body.
Muscle testing
Evaluating muscle strength and function.
Joint kinematics
Studying joint movement and angles.
Prosthetic design
Creating custom limbs for mobility.
Ergonomic assessment
Optimizing workspaces for comfort and safety.
FAQs for Biomechanical Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a biomechanical expert witness?
A biomechanical expert witness analyzes how forces cause injuries and explains human movement in accidents. They assist by reviewing records, reconstructing events, and testifying to clarify complex injury issues.
In what case types can a biomechanical expert witness provide valuable insights?
A biomechanical expert witness provides valuable insights in auto accidents, slip and falls, workplace injuries, sports injuries, product liability, and medical malpractice cases.
How can a biomechanical expert witness quantify forces relevant to claimed injuries?
A biomechanical expert witness quantifies forces relevant to claimed injuries using physics-based calculations, motion analysis, medical records, and validated biomechanical models.
How does a biomechanical expert witness evaluate consistency between impact data and injury patterns?
A biomechanical expert witness compares impact forces, directions, and durations from crash data with medical records and known injury tolerance thresholds to assess consistency.
What training and credentials should a biomechanical expert witness possess for litigation support?
A biomechanical expert witness should have an advanced biomechanics degree, relevant research and clinical experience, peer‑reviewed publications, and prior litigation support testimony.
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