With more than 10 years of experience in forensic civil engineering, this expert specializes in the investigation of structural and material failures, including construction defects, collapses, and infrastructure damage. Her work focuses on determining root causes related to design deficiencies, material performance, construction practices, and maintenance conditions. She has conducted detailed forensic evaluations across residential and multi-story buildings, bridge structures, and infrastructure systems, including oil and gas and water and wastewater facilities, with extensive experience analyzing concrete, soil, wood, and steel materials.

Her academic background includes a Master of Engineering in Structural Mechanics and Design and a bachelor’s degree in civil and environmental engineering, along with ongoing doctoral-level study in structural engineering, mechanics, and materials. She is a licensed professional engineer and maintains active involvement in organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Concrete Institute, and the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, reflecting continued engagement in structural engineering standards and materials research.

In practice, she performs structural integrity assessments, forensic material evaluations, and both non-destructive in-situ testing and destructive multi-scale analysis to assess damage, residual capacity, and repair feasibility. Her experience also includes preconstruction planning, construction management, and cost and schedule evaluation, enabling analysis of project delays, constructability challenges, and code compliance issues arising in construction environments. She has prior expert witness experience, including consulting on construction-related disputes and failure investigations.