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Mechanical Engineering & Tire Failure Forensic Expert Witness
This expert brings over 25 years of specialized experience in mechanical engineering focused on tire failure analysis, product failure investigation, fire origin and cause determination, and vehicle accident reconstruction. Certified with multiple fire investigation credentials, the expert provides forensic examinations encompassing crash data retrieval, insurance fraud evaluations, and product design assessment. Services include consulting, testing, report preparation, and courtroom testimony for complex litigation cases across automotive, fire investigation, and mechanical equipment failure domains.
Professional Affiliations:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
National Safety Council (NSC)
Education:
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University
Areas of expertise:
Automotive Engineering
Aviation
Black Box/Data Recorder
Fire Forensic Engineering
Insurance Fraud
Mechanical Engineering
Plumbing & HVAC
Tires
Tractors
Case Study:
Tire Failure Analysis
Tire Tread Design and Imprint Analysis
Vehicle Fire Investigation
Residential Fire Investigation
Fire Suppression System Investigation
Vehicle Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Vehicle Component Failure Analysis
Insurance Fraud/Consistency Evaluations
Crash Data Retrieval (CDR)
Tractor Trailer Electronic Control Module (ECM) Analysis
Product Failure Analysis
Lightning Strike Investigation
Product Design & Assessment
Certifications:
Licensed Professional Engineer (multiple states)
Certified Fire & Explosives Investigator (NAFI-CFEI)
Certified Fire Investigation Technician for Motor Vehicle & Marine (IAAI FIT(V))
Certified Fire Investigation Technician (IAAI FIT)
FAA Remote Pilot Certification
