Hydrology Expert Witnesses in New York

This highly qualified expert has nearly 35 years of experience in the field of environmental forensics. He received in BA in geology from Rutgers University, his MA in geology from Temple University, and this PhD in earth and environmental sciences from the City University of New York. This expert is certified in OSHA HAZWOPER and as a professional geologist. He is active in his field as a member of associations such as the International Society of Environmental Forensics, the National Groundwater Association, and Foundation Scientists Without Borders. His former positions include adjunct professor at Brookdale Community College, geologist and program manager for various environmental firms throughout New Jersey, the vice president of engineering and geology for Environmental Profile Laboratories, and senior geologist for Hudson Environmental Services. Currently, this expert is the director of forensic services at an environmental forensics firm in New Jersey.

This licensed Professional Engineer currently works as a Chemical/Mechanical Forensic Engineer for a multi-disciplined engineering and investigation company. Provides forensic and technical services to attorneys, insurance companies, independent adjusters, restoration companies, contractors, municipalities, and individuals towards the resolution of claims or litigation. Areas of Expertise: Chemical process design, mechanical equipment applications and safety controls, manufacturing, and production, including: chemical, petrochemical, polymer plastic production, refrigeration, coal, coke, steel making, material handling and pneumatic conveying; gas, dust and chemical explosions; hazardous chemical exposures; over-pressurization explosions; nuclear waste processing; water treatment; power and fuel engineering; heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and humidification, including boilers and related safety. Provided expert opinions in over 1,000 forensic cases and provided court testimony, when required. He has considerable background investigating the proximate cause of fires and/or explosions involving electrical and mechanical appliances such as stoves, dishwashers, conditioners, toasters, and others. The expert previously worked for Robson Lapina Inc.; Vice President at KMS Forensic Engineering Consultants, and as the Chief Engineer and Project Manager for A.R.C. Technologies Corporation.

This expert in water quality has 15+ years of experience in Legionella Risk Management and 40+ years experience total in engineering related functions. He obtained his BS in Marine Engineering at the US Merchant Marine Academy. He is a member of APIC, ASPE, ASHRAE, ASHRM, AWT and AWWA. He has authored 2 books, coauthored 2 peer review papers with CDC, published numerous articles in many journals and magazines and is currently the President of a waterborne pathogen risk management company.