Specializing in mechanical engineering with a focus on forensic analysis, this expert brings over 17 years of experience investigating maritime incidents, with additional work involving automotive and recreational products. His work includes marine accident reconstruction, vessel and component design evaluation, and system-level performance analysis across watercraft and related mechanical systems. He has conducted hundreds of investigations involving accident reconstruction, injury causation, and failure mechanisms, often integrating principles of fluid mechanics, structural analysis, acoustics, and vibration to assess complex engineering scenarios.

His academic background includes a Doctor of Philosophy in mechanical engineering, a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, supporting advanced research and applied engineering analysis. He is a licensed professional engineer and holds certifications in fire and explosion investigation and vehicle fire investigation, with affiliations in organizations such as the Society of Automotive Engineers, the Acoustical Society of America, the Society of Naval Architects, and the National Association of Fire Investigators.

In addition to investigative work, he has designed and executed experimental research evaluating full-system and component-level performance across marine and automotive applications, and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on occupant kinematics, injury risk, and fluid mechanics. His experience also includes development of technical documentation such as operator manuals and safety warnings for marine and recreational products, along with more than 18 years of expert witness experience involving consultations, depositions, arbitration, and courtroom testimony.