Safety Expert Witnesses in California

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Safety expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including construction safety, industrial safety, occupational health and safety, product safety, and environmental safety. Some of the most common specialties among safety expert witnesses also include workplace safety, fire safety, food safety, traffic safety, and chemical safety. They have provided opinions on the effects of workplace accidents, product malfunctions, hazardous materials handling, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment.

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Dr Ryan Charles LewisView profile

ID: 6771104

Dr. Ryan Lewis, MS, PhD, CIH

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California

Dr. Ryan C. Lewis has 18 years of experience in the field of Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Epidemiology, specializing in Environmental Health Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety, and Exposure Science. He earned his BS in Anthropology from the University of Michigan, his MS in Environmental Health and Industrial Hygiene from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and his Ph.D....

Automotive Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Automotive Safety Expert Witness

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California

This expert has 25-plus years of Automotive Safety Research and Development, Accident Reconstruction, Concept Vehicle Design and Manufacture as a Scientist Engineer, Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, Systems Engineer, (Design, Development, Manufacturing and Test Engineer). Qualified as a Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction and Bio-Mechanical Engineering Expert in Los Angeles, Orange,...

Mr John E. HingerView profile

ID: 21629

Mr. John Hinger

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California

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Nevada

Mr. John E. Hinger III has 37 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering and he earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Formerly, he served as a Senior Analysis Engineer for General Motors Corporation and as a Staff Engineer for Nissan North America, Inc. and Honda North America, Inc. He currently serves as the Owner and Principal...

Forklift Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Forklift Safety Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in providing safety training for forklift use. Certified as a Forklift Instructor by the National Safety Council and as an OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer, his expertise includes various warehouse systems and industrial truck classes 1-7 including electric forklifts, pallet jacks, and tug tractors. He has authored two...

Dr William Hartwell WoodruffView profile

ID: 111872

Dr. William Woodruff, PhD

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California

Dr. William Woodruff has over 30 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Aerospace Engineering. He earned his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois, and his MS and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan. Formerly, Dr. Woodruff held roles as a Consulting Engineer at ProAnalysis, Inc., as a Researcher at the NASA Langley Research Center,...

Gas Station and Fuel Systems Expert WitnessView profile

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Gas Station and Fuel Systems Expert Witness

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California

This expert has extensive experience in fuel system design, storage, and dispensing systems. He has spent many years as a gas station expert, constructing gasoline service stations for major oil companies and public agencies. He has been involved with numerous societies in the gas station safety/construction industry, and is certified to handle all gas station related materials. Currently, this...

Mr Christopher John FurbishView profile

ID: 75192

Mr. Christopher Furbish, BS, ACTAR

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California

Mr. Christopher J. Furbish has 23 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Biomechanics. He earned his BS in Engineering from Brown University. Today, this expert is certified as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction. Formerly, this expert served as a Biomechanical Engineer and Accident Reconstructionist for Accident &...

Premises and Equipment Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Premises and Equipment Safety Expert Witness

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California

This premises liability expert is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers and is a credentialed safety engineer with over 20 years of experience in his field. He has also published several articles on concepts in safety and design.

Mr Chris O. DyrbyView profile

ID: 573912

Mr. Chris Dyrby, MS

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California

Mr. Chris O. Dyrby has 23 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Biomechanics. He earned his BS in General Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, his MS in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois Chicago, and another MS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. Formerly, this expert served as a Lab Manager of BioMotion Laboratory at Stanford...

Light Rail Accident and Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Light Rail Accident and Safety Expert Witness

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Georgia

This expert has experience as a Rail Transit operator and operations supervisor. He worked as a Field Supervisor, Rail Controller, Yard Controller, and Instructor, which included training and responding to rail related accidents as an investigator. He assisted in creating a Rail Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Rail Operating Rule Book for Metro Blue, Green and Red Line commuter trains.

Mr Daniel Steven GirvanView profile

ID: 227579

Mr. Daniel Girvan, MS, PE

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California

Mr. Daniel S. Girvin has 30 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and his MS in Mechanical Engineering and Design from the Colorado School of Mines. Today, this expert is a licensed Mechanical Engineer in the State of California. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Engineer with Martin Marietta Astronautics and as a...

Forestry  Firefighting and Emergency Management Expert WitnessView profile

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Forestry Firefighting and Emergency Management Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified expert has 44+ years of experience in Structural and Wildland Firefighting, Emergency and Disaster Response, which includes from basic hand crew work and entry level firefighter, up to and including being Incident Commander on thousands of emergency incidents. For the past 37 years he has been an instructor and an educational designer, developing and instructing courses in...

Dr Alison OsinskiView profile

ID: 130131

Dr. Alison Osinski, PhD

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California

Dr. Alison Osinski has 43 years of experience in the fields of Aquatic Safety and Swimming Pools. She earned her BS in Physical Education from Hillsdale College, her MS in Physical Education from Florida International University, and her PhD in Physical Education from the University of Maryland, College Park. Today, this expert holds a Ship Station License, Amateur Radio License, and Merchant...

Motorcycle Escort and Training Expert WitnessView profile

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Motorcycle Escort and Training Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified expert formerly served as the supervisor of the California Highway Patrol Academy's Motorcycle Training Unit. He was an active member of the California Highway Patrol for nearly 29 years and is recognized as an expert in motorcycle training and operations. He routinely consults with and provides advice to people and organizations concerned with motorcycle safety and...

Dr Alison G. VredenburghView profile

ID: 126635

Dr. Alison Vredenburgh, PhD, CPE

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California

Dr. Alison G. Vredenburgh has over 20 years of experience in Accidents and Safety, with expertise in Human Factors, Ergonomics, and Warning Labels. She earned her BA in Organizational Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, her MS in Systems Management from the University of Southern California, and her MS and PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the California...

Environmental Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Environmental Safety Expert Witness

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California

This expert is a highly qualified environmental risk expert. He earned his masters degree in Industrial Hygiene at the University of Michigan and is certified in numerous environmental mitigation capacities. He belongs to a number of prestigious societies in the environmental space, including the American Public Health Association and the American Industrial Hygiene Association. He has held...

Jason Alan Droll, PhDView profile

ID: 71086

Dr. Jason Droll, PhD

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California

Dr. Jason A Droll has over 16 years of experience in Human Factors & Ergonomics. He earned his BA in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of California Santa Cruz, and his MS and Ph.D. in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from the University of Rochester. Formerly, this expert served as the Senior Scientist of Human Factors at Talas Engineering, Inc and as a Scientist of Human Factors at...

Weightlifting Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Weightlifting Safety Expert Witness

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California

This fitness celebrity has been participating in strongman competitions since 2003 and has been a powerlifter since 2006. In 2013, he was the first American to compete in the MAS Wrestling World Cup in Russia and served as the Head Coach of Team USA in the 2014 World Championships in Siberia. A gym owner in Northern California, he has promoted and hosted many weightlifting competitions. He's also...

Devinder Singh Grewal, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 74608

Dr. Devinder Grewal, PE, PhD

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California

Dr. Devinder Grewal has 33 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Berkeley, his MS in Biomechanics, Mechanical Engineering, and Product Design from Stanford University, and his Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Berkeley. Today, this expert is a...

Chemical Engineer & Chemical Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Chemical Engineer & Chemical Safety Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified Chemical Engineer obtained his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge. He has 30+ Publications on the topic of Chemical Engineering and is currently the Owner of a Private Engineering Consulting Firm. He is experienced in industrial experimentally-based R&D, including bulk solids mechanics, polymers, selective propylene oxidation, heterogeneous and...

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Benjamin James Ewers III, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 93776

Dr. Benjamin Ewers, PE, PhD

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California

Dr. Benjamin J. Ewers III has 21 years of experience in Biomechanics. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder and his MS in Applied Mechanics at Michigan State University. He also earned his Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics and Biomechanics from Michigan State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Mechanical Engineer in the state of...

School Safety Practices Expert WitnessView profile

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School Safety Practices Expert Witness

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California

This school administration expert was the Superintendent of Schools for the Mountain View Los Altos High School District in California from 2006 until 2015. He previously spent 14 years as the Superintendent of Schools for the Cambrian School District and also has prior background as a school principal and teacher. The expert graduated as a Doctor of Education from Stanford University and also...

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Edward Carl Fatzinger Jr, MS, PEView profile

ID: 116556

Mr. Edward Fatzinger, MS, PE

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California

Mr. Edward C. Fatzinger Jr. has 32 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University and his MS in Aerospace Engineering from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Today, this expert is a certified Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstructionists and a licensed...

Salon Expert WitnessView profile

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Salon Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified expert has 30 years of experience in the cosmetology industry. She is a licensed cosmetologist and educator and is certified in cosmetology, advanced haircutting techniques, hair extensions, and hair coloring. Formerly, she was a master stylist and advanced colorist at The Cut Above Salon, the owner, creative director and stylist at Maximum Salon and Studio, and the lead...

Paul HerbertView profile

ID: 128938

Mr. Paul Herbert

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California

Mr. V. Paul Herbert has 47 years of experience in Transportation with expertise in Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety and Compliance. Formerly, this expert served as the Assistant Director and Hazardous Materials Specialist at California Trucking Association, as Director of Safety and Personnel at Kings County Truck Lines, and as General Manager at American Refrigerated Transport, Inc. Currently,...

Human Factors  Ergonomics  Safety Consulting  Organizational Consulting Expert WitnessView profile

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Human Factors Ergonomics Safety Consulting Organizational Consulting Expert Witness

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California

This expert has been working in industrial-organizational consulting for over 20 years. She has conducted and published original research in the areas of human factors and safety. She completed her BS at the University of Florida, and completed her MS and PhD at the California School of Professional Psychology. She is certified as a Professional Ergonomist, and has previously worked as a...

Kenneth Alvin Solomon, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 130140

Dr. Kenneth Solomon, PE, PhD

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California

Dr. Kenneth Solomon has 49 years of experience in the field of Engineering. He earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of California. Formerly, this expert served as an Associate Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California and the University of California, Los...

Civil Engineering Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering Safety Expert Witness

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California

This impressive expert received his BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Southern California and his MS in Civil Engineering from Stanford University. A registered Professional Engineer in California, he has been awarded the USC Mellon Mentoring Award. Formerly, he was a principal engineer and principal construction manager at Trojan Construction Management, the vice president of...

Jesse Lucas Wobrock, PhDView profile

ID: 137363

Dr. Jesse Wobrock, PhD

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California

Dr. Jesse L. Wobrock has 20 years of experience in the field of Accident Reconstruction. He earned both his BS in Health Sciences and Kinesiology and his MS in Kinesiology from California State University, Northridge. He also earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, from the University of California Los Angeles and a certificate in Systems Integration Engineering from California Polytechnic...

Martial Arts  Personal Safety  Self Defense Expert WitnessView profile

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Martial Arts Personal Safety Self Defense Expert Witness

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California

This martial arts expert graduated from Nottingham Trent Universitywith a BS in Sports Science, Administration and Coaching and went on to earn a Master’s degree in Applied Sports Science at Indiana University, where he later served on the faculty. He began his martial arts career in England, where he gained rank in Western Kickboxing. During his time with the Indiana University Martial Arts...

David Andrew Krauss, PhDView profile

ID: 139708

Dr. David Krauss, PhD

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California

Dr. David A. Krauss has 19 years of experience in the field of Human Factors and Ergonomics and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Biopsychology and Cognitive Science from the University of Michigan, and his MA and Ph.D. in Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of California Los Angeles. Formerly, he served as an Instructor and Lecturer of Psychology at the University of...

Truck and bus Motor Carrier Safety Specialist Expert WitnessView profile

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Truck and bus Motor Carrier Safety Specialist Expert Witness

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California

This expert has hove 40 years of experience in the field of trucking. He studied automotive technology a the College of the Canyons, and served as an apprentice automotive mechanic at Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi. He has continued to participate in in ongoing trainings offered in his field. He has previously served as a heavy equipment mechanic for the California Division of Highways, and as a...

Daniel C SimacekView profile

ID: 173847

Mr. Daniel Simacek

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California

Mr. Daniel C. Simacek has 15 years of experience in the field of Accident Reconstruction with a specialized focus in Computer Simulation and Forensic Video Analysis. He earned his BS in Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering from Czech Technical University in Prague. Formerly, this expert served as a Forensic Engineer and as a Senior Graphic Designer at Field and Test Engineering, Inc....

Occupational Health & Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Occupational Health & Safety Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified occupational safety and health expert has over thirty years of experience. He earned his BS in occupational safety and health from Columbia Southern University. He is a board certified safety professional, environmental safety and health trainer, and construction health and safety technician. This expert is also a certified hazardous materials manager. He is a member of the...

Neil Eugene Hannemann, BSMEView profile

ID: 186891

Mr. Neil Hannemann, BSME

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California

Mr. Neil E. Hannemann has 41 years of experience in the field of Automotive Engineering. He earned his BSME in Automotive Engineering from Kettering University. Formerly, he served as the Executive Director at McLaren Automotive and as a Senior Vice President at Aptera Motors Inc. He was also a Principal Engineer at Barr Group. Currently, he serves as a Consultant at Forensic Automotive Collision...

Construction Safety and OSHA Expert WitnessView profile

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Construction Safety and OSHA Expert Witness

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California

This expert has over 35 years of experience in the field of construction safety. He earned his BBA in finance from the University of Utah and is a licensed general contractor in California. He is board certified as a construction health and safety technician and as a safety and health manager. He is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers. He previously served as an instructor at the...

Elaine Roa Serina, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 234426

Dr. Elaine Serina, PE, PhD

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California

Dr. Elaine Serina has 25 years of experience in the fields of Accident Reconstruction, Mechanical Engineering, and Biomechanics. She earned her BS, MS, and Ph.D., all in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Berkeley. Today, this expert is a licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer in California. Formerly, this expert served as a Research Engineer at Kinamed, Inc. and as a...

Electrical Engineering and Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Electrical Engineering and Safety Expert Witness

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California

This highly-qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in electrical engineering, with his work focusing on high voltage electric power transmission, distribution, and substation design, construction, operations & maintenance, control centers, and in particular electrical safety. He is also exceptionally familiar with industrial, commercial, and residential electrical systems, including the...

Raymond John Merala, MS, PEView profile

ID: 286971

Mr. Raymond Merala, MS, PE

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California

Mr. Raymond J. Merala has 16 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS in Agricultural Engineering and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis. Today, this expert is licensed as a Mechanical Engineer in the State of California. Formerly, this expert served as a Project Leader and Agricultural Engineer at the...

Jon Brian Landerville, PEView profile

ID: 510545

Mr. Jon Landerville, PE

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California

Mr. Jon B. Landerville has over 30 years of experience in the field of Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from California State University Long Beach and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California. Today, this expert is a Certified Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident...

John R Brault, MSView profile

ID: 562751

Mr. John Brault, MS

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California

Mr. John R. Brault has 28 years of experience in the fields of Biomechanics and Physical Therapy. He earned his BS in Biology from Tufts University and his MS in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. Today, this expert is a licensed Physical Therapist in the State of California. Moreover, he is additionally licensed in Kinesiological Electromyophagry and...

Robert Carl LangeView profile

ID: 581858

Mr. Robert Lange

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California

Mr. Robert Lange has over 50 years of experience in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Formerly, this expert served as the Executive-In-Charge, Engineering Director, and Executive Director Vehicle Structure and Safety Integration at General Motors Corporation. Currently, this expert is a Principal and Senior...

Swathi F Kode, PhDView profile

ID: 662257

Dr. Swathi Kode, PhD

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California

Dr. Swathi F. Kode has 11 years of experience in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering. She earned her BS in Biomedical Engineering from Osmania University Hyderabad, her MS in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois Chicago, and his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa. Today, this expert is a Certified XL Tribometrist by Excel Tribometers. Formerly, she served as...

Elizabeth Holly Raphael, FACEP, MDView profile

ID: 672940

Dr. Elizabeth Raphael, FACEP, MD

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California

Dr. Elizabeth H. Raphael has 29 years of experience in the field of Emergency Medicine and Biomechanics. She earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her MD from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Detroit Receiving Hospital. Today, she is board certified in Emergency Medicine. Formerly, she held roles as an...

Kenneth Lee Orloff, PhDView profile

ID: 6249687

Dr. Kenneth Orloff, PhD

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California

Dr. Kenneth L. Orloff has 55 years of experience in Aeronautical Engineering. He earned his BS in Physics from Harvey Mudd College, his MA in Physics, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Santa Barbara. Today, this expert is Certified by the Federal Aviation Administration as an Airline Transport Pilot, an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, and a Flight...

Douglas Evan Young, PhDView profile

ID: 6498076

Dr. Douglas Young, PhD

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California

Douglas E. Young has over 30 years of experience in the field of Human Factors and Ergonomics, Biomechanics, and Human Performance. He earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Kinesiology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Formerly, this expert served as the Director of University Research at California State University in Long Beach. He currently serves as a Professor Emeritus in the...

Michael Steven RobertsView profile

ID: 6541503

Mr. Michael Roberts

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California

Mr. Michael S. Roberts has over 40 years of experience in the Construction Industry and he is a licensed Plastering Contractor in the States of California, Nevada, and Arizona. Formerly, this expert served as the President of Mike's Patch Work, Inc. and as the President of Construction Analysis Group, Inc. He currently serves as a Construction Consultant for MC Consultants, Inc. He is also the...

Walter Daniel Cerkan, ATP, CISM, MASView profile

ID: 6577248

Mr. Walter Cerkan, ATP, CISM, MAS

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California

Mr. W. Daniel Cerkan has over 30 years of experience in Aviation Safety. He earned his BA in Political Science from Pennsylvania State University and his MS in Aeronautical Sciences from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Today this expert is an Accredited Auditor by Helicopter Association International, Airline Transport Pilot by Federal Aviation Administration, and IS-BAO Auditor by the...

Russell Alan Gish, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 6765252

Dr. Russell Gish, PE, PhD

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California

Dr. Russell A. Gish has 27 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science & Technology, his MS in Mechanical Engineering from George Washington University, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Solid Mechanics from the University of California, Berkeley. Today, this expert is licensed...

Erich Stanley Phillips, PhDView profile

ID: 6842925

Dr. Erich Phillips, PhD

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California

Dr. Erich S. Phillips has 32 years of experience in the field of Accidents and Safety, specializing in Biophysics. He earned his BS in Biophysics from the University of Michigan and his PhD in Biophysics from Johns Hopkins University. He completed Postdoctoral Training in Physiology at UCSF School of Medicine. Formerly, this expert served as Assistant Vice President at FTI Corporation, as a...

Kenneth John Saczalski, PhDView profile

ID: 6893900

Dr. Kenneth Saczalski, PhD

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California

Dr. Kenneth J. Saczalski has over 60 years of experience in Engineering & Mechanics. He earned his BSME from the University of Miami, his MS in Aerospace Sciences from the University of Rochester, and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Wisconsin. Formerly, this expert served as a Composite Material Failure Analysis Consultant at United Technology and as a Staff Scientist at...

Steve CasnerView profile

ID: 82852

Dr. Steve Casner

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California

This highly-qualified human factors expert has 30 years of experience in the field of safety psychology. He earned his BS in Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, an MS in computer science from the University of Colorado, Boulder and his PhD in intelligent systems programming from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a certified flight instructor and pilot, yet focuses his main...

Adam GoodworthView profile

ID: 13846

Dr. Adam Goodworth

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California

This expert has extensive experience in the field of biomechanics and human factors. He earned his BS and MS from the Colorado School of Mines and his PhD in biomedical engineering from Oregon Health & Science University. He is certified in prosthetics and a member of the International Society for Posture and Gait Research. He previously served as a design engineer for JR Engineering, LLC, as a...

Michael ShinView profile

ID: 15790

Dr. Michael Shin

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California

This expert has two decades of experience in the field of cartography. He earned his BA, MA, and PhD in geography from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and he is a member of the Association of American Geographers. He previously served as an assistant professor of geography at the University of California, Los Angeles and as a geospatial analytics specialist at McKinsey & Company. He is...

Fred RuttView profile

ID: 17328

Mr. Fred Rutt

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California

This expert in rail operations and safety has over 25 years of experience in his field. he earned his BS from the University of Nebraska and is a certified conductor, locomotive engineer, and hazardous materials technician. He is active in his field as a member of the American Association of Railroad Superintendents and the American Public Transit Association. Formerly, he held roles as a...

James BorettiView profile

ID: 19259

Mr. James Boretti

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California

With over 30 years of experience, this expert has an extensive background in the field of occupational safety and health. He obtained his BBA in Business Administration and Marketing from San Diego State University. This expert is active in his field as a public speaker for clients and professional organizations such as the Americal Society of Saftey Professionals. He also has taught courses for...

Chris SpencerView profile

ID: 21914

Mr. Chris Spencer

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California

This expert in cycling event safety has over 10 years of experience in his field. He earned his BA in global economics at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and thereafter began working as a programs manager for the NorCal High School Cycling League. He has been working for the National Interscholastic Cycling Association for the past 10 years. He has held a variety of roles within this...

Walter LarkinsView profile

ID: 24244

Mr. Walter Larkins

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California

This expert has been working in the outdoor and recreation space for the past decade. He received his BA in recreation and outdoor leadership at Western State Colorado University. His previous work experience includes serving as an outdoor educator for Outward Bound USA, as an operations director for Fulcrum Adventures, and as a project manager for The ATS Team. He currently consults on the sale,...

Tim OeyView profile

ID: 31180

Mr. Tim Oey

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California

This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience in bicycle safety. He obtained his BA in chemistry from Harvard University, before beginning his career in the field. Today, he is an active member of the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition and the Friends of Stevens Creek Trail. This expert previously served as the vice president of rides at Charles River Wheelers, as the forum leader of...

Jennifer BledsoeView profile

ID: 32194

Ms. Jennifer Bledsoe

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California

This highly qualified expert has 20 years of experience in operations and human resources. She has served as the vice president of human resources and consumer relations at Meyer Corporation for 22 years and the vice president of operations for 6 years. Meyer Corporation is a cookware distributor based in Vallejo, California, United States, whose parent company is Hong Kong-based Meyer...

Jay ToddView profile

ID: 33930

Dr. Jay Todd

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California

This experienced ergonomics expert received his bachelors and his PhD from Vanderbilt University. He has published and 14 journal articles, 18 abstracts, and 1 book. This book is titled Forensic Aspects of Driver Perception and Response. He has previously testified about cases concerning tractor trailer accidents and has also done research of perception changes during the night. His...

Curt DavidsonView profile

ID: 38318

Dr. Curt Davidson

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California

This expert has almost 15 years of experience in outdoor recreation. He earned his BS and MS in outdoor recreation and resource management and his PhD in Leisure Behavior from Indiana University. He previously served as a wilderness and mountaineering ranger at Inyo National Forest and as a wilderness instructor at SOAR. He has also worked as an instructor of outdoor adventures and as the program...

Dr Catherine Ford CorriganView profile

ID: 75665

Dr. Catherine Corrigan, PhD

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California

Dr Catherine F. Corrigan has specialized experience in the fields of Accidents & Safety: Product Safety, Engineering & Mechanics: Biomechanics, Accidents & Safety: Human Factors & Ergonomics. They earned their PhD and MS from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, BS from University of Pennsylvania. Currently, they work as a Chief Executive Officer at Exponent Inc..

Dr Breanne YerkesView profile

ID: 6734531

Dr. Breanne Yerkes, PhD

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California

Ms Breanne Yerkes has specialized experience in the fields of Accidents & Safety: Human Factors & Ergonomics, Accidents & Safety: Human Cognition & Perception, Psychology. They earned their PhD in Psychology and MA in Psychology from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Formerly, they held roles such as Admissions Representative at Bryan College. Currently, they work as a Scientist at Exponent,...

Dr Joel Charles WilsonView profile

ID: 76744

Dr. Joel Wilson, PE, PhD

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California

Dr. Joel Wilson has extensive experience in Vehicle Engineering, specializing in the Analysis of Vehicles and Mechanical Systems. Dr. Wilson earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder and his MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Berkeley. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in California. Formerly, he was a Mechanical...

Dr Erik ChristiansenView profile

ID: 273354

Dr. Erik Christiansen, PhD, PE, CFI

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California

Dr. Erik Christiansen has specialized experience in the fields of Forensic Analysis: Fire & Explosion Investigation, Accidents & Safety: Fire Protection & Prevention. They earned their PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University. Formerly, they held roles such as Research Assistant at Princeton University. Currently, they work as a Principal Engineer at Exponent, Inc..

Mr Jeffrey Aaron SuwayView profile

ID: 8776

Mr. Jeffrey Suway, PE, ACTAR

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California

Mr. Jeffrey A. Suway has 16 years of experience in Accidents & Safety with a focus on Human Factors and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BSME in Mechanical Engineering from Bucknell University, and his MS in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation Safety from George Washington University. Today, this expert is certified as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation...

Mr Bill Albion FochaView profile

ID: 7237642

Mr. Bill Focha

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California

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Mr. Bill Focha has 37 years of experience in the field of Accident Reconstruction. Previously, this expert served as a Police Officer with the Oakland Police Department, as a Deputy Sheriff with the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, and as the Owner of North Coast Truck Inspections. Today, this expert is the Owner of NC Mechanical, an Accident Reconstructionist at Kauderer & Associates, Inc., and...

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A safety expert witness provides specialized knowledge on safety standards, regulations, and practices. They can testify on matters like workplace safety, product safety, or public safety.

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