Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness | California

Expert Qualifications

This highly qualified expert specializes in rotating machinery analysis, failure investigation, and fire/explosion examination. He has carried out investigations for clients in the aerospace, utility, oil & gas, and insurance sectors. The expert earned his Ph.D. at the Center of Energy Research at the University of California-San Diego, focusing on flame stability in gas turbines. He also has a Master's of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Alabama-Huntsville and an M.S. in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Currently, the expert works as a Principal Engineer and Regional Director for an engineering consultancy. He was previously a Managing Engineer at Exponent Inc.

Bio Snapshot

Location: CA B.Eng., Mechanical Engineering, University of Manchester (U.K.) M. Eng., Aerospace Engineering, University of Alabama Huntsville M.S., Management, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering, University of California San Diego Registered, Professional Mechanical Engineer, California Certified, Fire and Explosion Investigator, National Association of Fire Investigators Cardholder, Transportation Worker Identification, US Homeland Security TSA Certificate, Gas Turbine Accident Investigation, University of Southern California Member, National Fire Protection Association Member, American Society for Testing and Materials Member, American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics Member, American Society for Mechanical Engineers Co-Author, 14+ Presentations & Publications Peer Reviewer, "Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbine and Power" Peer Reviewer, "Combustion Science and Technology" Former, Country Consultant, United Nations Development Programme Former, Research Engineer, United Technologies Research Center Former, Engineering Consultant, Solar Turbines Inc. Former, Managing Engineer, Exponent Inc. Current, Principal Engineer & Regional Director, an Engineering Consultancy

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