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Engineering expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering, and environmental engineering. Some of the most common specialties among these experts also include forensic engineering, geotechnical engineering, traffic engineering, fire protection engineering, and software engineering. They have provided opinions on the effects of construction defects, product liability, patent infringement, building collapses, and industrial accidents.

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Mariusz Ziejewski, PhDView profile

ID: 11465

Dr. Mariusz Ziejewski, PhD

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North Dakota

Dr. Mariusz Ziejewski has 45 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He earned both his BS in Engineering and MS in Engineering from UTP University of Science and Technology Bydgoszcz, followed by a Ph.D. in Engineering from North Dakota State University. Formerly, this expert held roles as the Director of both the Impact Biomechanics Laboratory and Automotive Systems...

Rail System Electrical and Electronics Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-707550

Rail System Electrical and Electronics Engineering Expert Witness

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California

This highly-qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in electrical and electronics engineering, rail transit systems design, construction, project management, light rail vehicle, and field wayside maintenance areas. He earned his BS in electrical and electronics engineering from California State University at Sacramento and his MBA in strategic leadership from Amberton University. He is...

Nicholas Joseph Durisek, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 14435

Mr. Nicholas Joseph Durisek, PE, PhD

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Texas

Mr. Nicholas J. Durisek has over 25 years of experience in Engineering and Mechanics. He earned his BS, his MS, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Alabama, South Carolina, Ohio, and Texas. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Project Engineer at Ford Motor Company and as an Engineer at Tandy...

Chemical Process Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-705117

Chemical Process Engineering Expert Witness

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Florida

This chemical engineering expert earned a chemical engineering degree from the Universidad de Matanzas in Cuba and specializes in proposal writing and commercial agreement negotiations, process engineering, project engineering, project management, plant operation, and environmental engineering. He is active in his field as a member of several engineering associations, as a translator of numerous...

Stephen Miller Olenick, CFEI, MBA, MSFPE, PEView profile

ID: 29388

Mr. Stephen Miller Olenick, CFEI, MBA, MSFPE, PE

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Maryland

Mr. Stephen M. Olenick has 25 years of experience in Fire Protection Engineering and Forensic Analysis with expertise in Fire and Explosion Investigation. He earned his BS and MS in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland and his MBA in General Business from Loyola University. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator by the National Association of Fire...

Computer Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-694813

Computer Engineering Expert Witness

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Georgia

This computer engineering expert earned his BS in computer engineering from the University of Florida. He has founded and served as the principal software engineer for several companies, including AutoNOC, TQ Leads, and Metacogna. He is proficient in over 30 programming languages and his company, AutoNOC was recognized as a Top 40 Technology Innovator by the Technology Association of Georgia....

Peter Mark Lillo, CFEI, CVFI, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 29837

Dr. Peter Mark Lillo, CFEI, CVFI, PE, PhD

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California

Dr. Peter M. Lillo has over 20 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He earned his AS in Automotive Chassis Systems, Automotive Engine Performance, and Automotive Engine Machining and service from De Anza College, his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and his MS and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan....

Construction Management, Delay, and Disruption Expert WitnessView profile

E-681750

Construction Management, Delay, and Disruption Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This highly qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in construction management and claims analysis. He earned his BS in civil engineering from Catholic University of America, is certified as a planning and scheduling professional, and is a licensed professional engineer. He is active in his field as a member of the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International, the...

Robert Domenic Caligiuri, FASM, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 40722

Dr. Robert Domenic Caligiuri, FASM, PE, PhD

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California

Dr. Robert D. Caligiuri has over 48 years of experience in the fields of Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Davis, and both his MS and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University. Today, this expert is a licensed Professional Engineer in the States of Arkansas, Texas, Michigan, Utah,...

Construction Management and Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-674660

Construction Management and Engineering Expert Witness

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New Jersey

This highly-qualified expert has over 30 years of experience in engineering and construction management, specializing in avoiding, minimizing, or resolving problems that may evolve during the design and construction process. He earned his BS in civil engineering from Drexel University and is licensed in 15 states as a registered professional engineer. He is active in his field as a member of the...

Kevin Charles Breen, PEView profile

ID: 49676

Mr. Kevin Charles Breen, PE

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Florida

Mr. Kevin C Breen has 38 years of experience in the fields of Engineering and Automotive Inspection and Manufacturing. He earned his BS in Materials Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago and his MS in Industry Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Today, this expert is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin. Formerly, he served as a Quality...

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Expert WitnessView profile

E-681178

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Expert Witness

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Texas

This highly-qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the fields of data science and artificial intelligence, specializing in the numerical modeling of complex physical systems and in the modern methods of machine learning. He earned his DEA in fluid mechanics and transport phenomena from the École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers in France, his MSc in hydraulic engineering from...

Bradley William Probst, MSBMEView profile

ID: 55603

Mr. Bradley William Probst, MSBME

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Washington

Mr. Bradley W. Probst has 34 years of experience in the field of Biomedical Engineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and his MS in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University. Formerly, this expert held roles as a Mechanical/Project Engineer at Wink Engineering, LLC, and as a Research Assistant at Tulane University. Currently, he...

Mechanical Equipment and System Failure & Material Failure Analysis Expert WitnessView profile

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Mechanical Equipment and System Failure & Material Failure Analysis Expert Witness

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Louisiana

This highly-qualified expert has 15 years of experience in the field of engineering, with his work focused on mechanical equipment and system failure, as well as material failure analysis. He earned his BS in mechanical engineering from Louisiana Tech University and is licensed as a professional engineer in 6 states and 2 Canadian provinces. He holds several certifications, including...

Gregory Dickson StephensView profile

ID: 57733

Mr. Gregory Dickson Stephens

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Washington

Mr. Gregory D. Stephens has 37 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Automotive Engineering. He earned his BS in Aerospace Engineering from Boston University College of Engineering. Formerly, this expert served as a Design Engineer for the Pima County Department of Transportation and Flood Control. Currently, this expert is a Research Engineer at Collision Research and Analysis, Inc.

Garrick F Mitchell, PEView profile

ID: 60077

Mr. Garrick F Mitchell, PE

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Colorado

Mr. Garrick F Mitchell has 27 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Failure Analysis. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University. Today, this expert is certified as a Remote Pilot by the Federal Aviation Administration and as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic...

Erin Brian Higinbotham, PEView profile

ID: 60436

Mr. Erin Brian Higinbotham, PE

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Ohio

Mr. Erin Higinbotham has decades of experience in Mechanical Engineering and Crash Reconstruction with a focus on Automotives and Motorcycles. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in 14 states. Formerly, this expert served as a Project Engineer of Emissions Laboratory at Automotive Testing Laboratories,...

Peter James Leiss, PEView profile

ID: 61246

Mr. Peter James Leiss, PE

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Pennsylvania

Mr. Peter J. Leiss has 22 years of experience in the field of Automotive Engineering and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Connecticut, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada,...

Michael Lee Woodhouse, MS, PhDView profile

ID: 65143

Dr. Michael Lee Woodhouse, MS, PhD

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Virginia

Dr. Michael Lee Woodhouse has over 46 years of experience in the field of Biomechanics. He earned his BS in Health and Physical Education, his MS in Education, and his Ph.D. from Old Dominion University. Formerly, he served as a Professor of Biomechanics and as the Director of Sports Therapy and Industrial Medicine at Norfolk State University. He also served as a Research Associate Professor at...

Lee Allen Swanger, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 66425

Dr. Lee Allen Swanger, PE, PhD

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Florida

Dr. Lee A. Swanger has 50 years of experience in Materials and Corrosion Engineering. He earned his BS in Metallurgy from Case Western Reserve University, his MS and PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University, and his MBA in Finance and Marketing from Cleveland State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Alabama, Florida,...

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    $325

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  • Deposition Fee

    $400

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  • Court Fee

    $375

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Engineering Expert Witness FAQs

An engineering expert witness provides technical knowledge and expertise to help clarify complex engineering issues in a court case. They can analyze evidence, provide testimony, and explain technical concepts.

Engineering expert witnesses are often needed in cases involving product liability, construction defects, patent infringement, industrial accidents, and property damage.

Yes, there are many subspecialties including civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, structural, and forensic engineering. The type of case will determine the required specialty.

In patent infringement cases, an engineering expert can analyze the disputed technology or process, compare it with the patent claims, and provide clear explanations to the court.

An engineering expert can identify design flaws or deviations from building codes in construction defect cases. They can also estimate repair costs and testify on these matters.

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