Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness | Pennsylvania
Mechanical Engineering | E-007805
Expert Qualifications
This expert is a mechanical engineer and accident reconstructionist specializing in the safety of mechanical systems and devices including: automotive, marine, aviation, recreational, commercial and industrial equipment and systems. He consults in the design, test, evaluation and investigation of such systems. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering concurrently at Drexel University. He has experience in designing, analyzing, fabricating, and investigating mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. He is a licensed Professional Engineer. He is accredited as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction, and a certified Crash Data Retrieval analyst. He has designed vehicle occupant protection systems for the United States Army; for this work two patents have been awarded by the United States Patent Office. He has consulted with the National Hockey League regarding rink design to improve player safety, leading to rink changes implemented by the League. This expert has expertise in the analysis and investigation of motorcycle mishaps. He has extensive experience with the theory, design, repair, and operation of motorcycles, both on and off road. He has many years of personal experience and training, including off road riding, street riding, and track riding. He applies this knowledge and experience to mechanical investigations and accident reconstruction of incidents involving motorcycles. He specializes in the investigation of all types of mechanical system failures. This includes household and commercial appliances, consumer products, recreational products, plumbing systems, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. He investigates residential, industrial, commercial, and construction machinery and equipment with regards to safety, code compliance, and mechanical failures. He also conducts vehicle mechanical investigations along with vehicular traffic crash reconstruction.
Bio Snapshot
Location: PA Licensed Professional Engineer BS, Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University MS, Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University Member, American Society of Safety Engineers Member, Society of Automotive Engineers Co-inventor of 2 patents Former, Project Engineer, Boehringer Laboratories, Inc. Former, Engineer, Ametek Aerospace, Inc. Former, Engineer, Clayton H. Landis Company, Inc. Current, Mechanical Engineer and Accident Reconstructionist, major forensic engineering firm