This fire and explosion safety engineer has more than 30 years of experience in fire protection engineering, combustion hazards, and explosion safety, including more than 15 years providing litigation consulting and expert witness services. Their work includes analysis of fire and explosion incidents involving gas, liquid, vapor, and dust events, with documented involvement in cases addressing fatalities, injuries, and significant property damage.

Their technical expertise focuses on fire cause and origin investigations, ignition source analysis, and evaluation of electrostatic discharge and other ignition mechanisms identified through incident investigations and laboratory studies. This includes analysis of combustible and flammable materials, deflagration and explosion behavior, spontaneous combustion, and self-heating processes. Their work also involves hazard and risk assessment, process safety evaluation, ventilation and suppression systems, and application of fire protection engineering principles to industrial operations and equipment across a range of industries. In legal matters, their work includes early-stage site investigations, development of technical hypotheses, laboratory analysis, and review of investigation materials and depositions in connection with fire and explosion litigation. Documented case involvement includes dust explosion matters, OSHA-related enforcement actions, and industrial incidents, with testimony provided in multiple cases. Their consulting and investigative work products have been documented in confidential reports prepared in connection with these analyses.

They hold a Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Physics and Process Safety Engineering, along with graduate and undergraduate degrees in process safety engineering and metallurgical engineering. Professional credentials include licensure as a Professional Engineer in Fire Protection and certification as a Certified Safety Professional through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Their professional background includes ongoing consulting work in fire and explosion safety and prior involvement in engineering analysis, safety evaluation, and investigation of complex industrial incidents. Their professional involvement also includes participation with the National Fire Protection Association, including service on technical committees addressing combustible dusts, aerosols, and related standards, reflecting direct engagement with the development and application of fire protection codes and safety standards.