This professional engineer and forensic science expert has over 45 years of experience in accident reconstruction, biomechanics, human factors, and safety analysis. Their work includes consultation, deposition, arbitration, and trial testimony, and they have been qualified in courtroom testimony thousands of times. Their published work addresses transportation accidents, industrial and recreational accidents, slip-or trip-and-fall accidents, and the adequacy of warnings and safety measures.

The expert’s multidisciplinary work extends across building codes, construction defects, safety, and 3D scanning. Their background also includes risk and safety analyses, along with research and publication in accident analysis and related safety topics. Published contributions include more than 200 internationally distributed publications, reports, and presentations, as well as 15 book co-authorships.

Their professional background includes service in forensic science, risk analysis, engineering consulting, and research organizations, as well as court-appointed mediator service and consultation to government agencies, private companies, and national research laboratories. Their practice includes litigation support, consulting, and publishing. Professional involvement includes participation in organizations and activities related to nuclear engineering, building and safety standards, automotive engineering, and scientific research, including guest editorships for technical journals and peer-review roles for scientific and policy publications. The expert holds advanced engineering degrees, including a Ph.D. in Engineering and post-doctoral study in risk-benefit assessment. Professional credentials include licensure as a professional engineer in California.