Mechanical Engineering & Forensic HVAC Systems Expert Witness

This professional mechanical engineer offers over 40 years of consulting expertise in the built environment, focusing on project design, forensic analysis, and litigation support related to plumbing, HVAC, and advanced technology facilities. Registered in multiple states and nationally certified, the expert has extensive experience analyzing complex mechanical systems including cleanrooms, industrial ventilation, refrigeration, and energy management. Additionally, this forensic engineer provides expert testimony and consulting services in domestic and international legal cases involving technical system failures, code compliance, chemical exposures, and intellectual property disputes.

Professional Affiliations:

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) – Fellow
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE)
Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES)
International Code Council (ICC)
Alliance for Construction Excellence (ACE)
Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA)
National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
Tau Beta Pi, National Engineering Society

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Areas of expertise:

Building Codes
Chemicals
Construction Design
Engineering
Equipment & Machinery
Facility Engineering
Failure Analysis
Fire
Forensic Engineering
Hazardous Materials
Plumbing & HVAC
Products Liability
Semiconductors

Case Study:

HVAC and Refrigeration
Process and Power Piping
Plumbing Systems
Standard of Care in Design and Construction
Chemical Exposures in the Workplace
Cleanroom Design and Performance
Codes and Standards
Patent and Trade Secret Disputes

Certifications:

Professional Mechanical Engineer (Registered in multiple states)
Board Certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering
Fellow of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)