Engineering Expert Witnesses in Florida

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Engineering expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering, and environmental engineering. Some of the most common specialties among these experts also include forensic engineering, geotechnical engineering, traffic engineering, fire protection engineering, and software engineering. They have provided opinions on the effects of construction defects, product liability, patent infringement, building collapses, and industrial accidents.

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Kevin Charles Breen, PEView profile

ID: 49676

Mr. Kevin Charles Breen, PE

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Florida

Mr. Kevin C Breen has 38 years of experience in the fields of Engineering and Automotive Inspection and Manufacturing. He earned his BS in Materials Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago and his MS in Industry Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Today, this expert is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin. Formerly, he served as a Quality...

Chemical Process Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-705117

Chemical Process Engineering Expert Witness

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Florida

This chemical engineering expert earned a chemical engineering degree from the Universidad de Matanzas in Cuba and specializes in proposal writing and commercial agreement negotiations, process engineering, project engineering, project management, plant operation, and environmental engineering. He is active in his field as a member of several engineering associations, as a translator of numerous...

Lee Allen Swanger, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 66425

Dr. Lee Allen Swanger, PE, PhD

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Florida

Dr. Lee A. Swanger has 50 years of experience in Materials and Corrosion Engineering. He earned his BS in Metallurgy from Case Western Reserve University, his MS and PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University, and his MBA in Finance and Marketing from Cleveland State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Alabama, Florida,...

Human Factors Expert WitnessView profile

E-014102

Human Factors Expert Witness

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Florida

This expert is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at a top university in Florida, where she leads the Human Factors Research Team. She has published more than 80 technical papers, book chapters, and conference proceedings in the human factors space. He research focus includes ergonomics and human factors. and...

Roy Allen Wadding, PEView profile

ID: 116031

Mr. Roy Allen Wadding, PE

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Florida

Mr. Roy A. Wadding has 46 years of experience in the fields of Civil and Structural Engineering. He earned his BS in Civil Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in seven states. Additionally, he is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the U.S. Virgin Islands and is a Certified XL Tribometrist through Excell Tribometers....

Occupational Health Expert WitnessView profile

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Occupational Health Expert Witness

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This expert holds a Doctoral Degree in Health Science from the AT Still Osteopathic Medical University and a Master's Degree in Public Health, with a concentration in Disaster Medicine. Additionally, he is a Certified Industrial Hygienist, along with being a Certified Safety Professional. His areas of expertise are the chemistry of hazardous materials and chemical microscopy.

Mark Bruce Hood, PEView profile

ID: 126073

Mr. Mark Bruce Hood, PE

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Florida

Mr. Mark B. Hood has 36 years of experience in the field of Metallurgical Engineering. He earned his BS in Materials Engineering from Auburn University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Alabama and Florida. Formerly, this expert served as a Project Development Engineer at NDT Internet Inc and as a Consulting Engineer at McSwain Engineering, Inc....

Guardrails  & Roadside Safety Expert WitnessView profile

E-025459

Guardrails & Roadside Safety Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly-qualified expert has 25 years of experience as an engineer specializing in accident reconstruction, roadside safety, maintenance of traffic, and the analysis of mechanical systems and product failures. He has a strong background in the design, development, and implementation of roadside safety hardware including guardrails, bridge rails, and crash cushions. This expert earned both his...

Christopher John Medwell, PEView profile

ID: 138551

Mr. Christopher John Medwell, PE

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Florida

Mr. Christopher J. Medwell has 43 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Crash Data Recovery. He earned his BAS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo. Today, this expert is certified as a Remote Pilot by the Federal Aviation Administration and licensed as a Professional Engineer in 5 states. Formerly, this expert served as the Dealer Operations Manager of the...

Coastal Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-054810

Coastal Engineering Expert Witness

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Florida

This expert is a coastal engineer with 16 years of experience in engineering and project management. His wide-ranging expertise includes dredging and navigation studies, wave and hydrodynamic studies, beach nourishment, physical and numerical modeling, feasibility studies, design of traditional and innovative short protection structures, and coast flood plain mapping. He has considerable...

Ming C Xiao, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 144650

Dr. Ming C Xiao, PE, PhD

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Florida

Dr. Ming Xiao has over 12 years of experience in the fields of Biomechanics and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Tsinghua University and his Ph.D. in Biomechanics from the University of Delaware. He also completed a Research Fellowship at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Today this expert is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector by the board of...

Electrical Engineering & Arc Flashes Expert WitnessView profile

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Electrical Engineering & Arc Flashes Expert Witness

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This expert has 25 years of experience in the field of electrical engineering and has owned and operating a successful engineering firm and consultancy for the past 17 years. He earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering at the University of South Florida, where he wrote his dissertation on arc flash hazard mitigation. He has been hired to analyze more than 100 electrical power systems and...

Daniel Joshua Melcher, PEView profile

ID: 144967

Mr. Daniel Joshua Melcher, PE

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Florida

Mr. Daniel J. Melcher has 30 years of experience in the fields of Engineering and Mechanics. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech and his MS in Transportation Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Today, this expert is a certified Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstructionists. He is licensed as a...

Forensic Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Engineering Expert Witness

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Florida

This Professional Engineer has conducted numerous forensic investigations including mechanical failures, construction accidents, products and premises analysis and over 750 vehicular accidents involving pedestrians, bicyclists, work zones, and passenger and commercial vehicles. He is a member in good standing with the Chi Epsilon Engineering Honor Society for exceptional academic achievement and...

David Matthew DeLonga, ACTAR, MD, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 169574

Dr. David Matthew DeLonga, ACTAR, MD, PE, PhD

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Florida

Dr. David M. DeLonga has over 40 years of experience in the fields of Nuclear Medicine, Aerospace Medicine, and Diagnostic Radiology. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, his MBA from the University of Maryland College Park, and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After that, he earned his two Ph.D.'s in...

Renewable energy & Materials Science and Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-075002

Renewable energy & Materials Science and Engineering Expert Witness

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Florida

His research interests include advanced materials and their applications in renewable energy devices, environmental science and smart electronics.

Shawn Price Ray, ACTAR, CFEI, CVFI, PEView profile

ID: 256652

Mr. Shawn Price Ray, ACTAR, CFEI, CVFI, PE

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Florida

Mr. Shawn P. Ray has 32 years of experience in the field of Accident Reconstruction. He earned his AS in Mathematics and Natural Sciences from Fort Hays State University and both his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University. Today, this expert is a certified Traffic Accident Reconstructionist, a certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, a certified Fire...

Biomedical Engineering – Materials Expert WitnessView profile

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Biomedical Engineering – Materials Expert Witness

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Florida

This biomedical engineering, materials science, and chemistry expert completed his PhD at Rutgers University and belongs to a number of prestigious scientific associations including the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineers. He has published more than 140 peer-reviewed articles and has been awarded more than 60 patents. Currently, this expert is a professor of biomedical...

Digby test Macdonald, PhDView profile

ID: 6072878

Dr. Digby test Macdonald, PhD

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Florida

Dr. Digby MacDonald has over 52 years of experience in Nuclear Engineering. He earned both his BS and MS in Chemistry from the University of Auckland. He also completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Calgary. He is also active in his field as a member of several professional societies including the Electrochemical Society, the National Association of Corrosion Engineers...

Electrical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Electrical Engineering Expert Witness

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Florida

This engineer has a wealth of experience in the fields of power electronics, system dynamics and control, and applied superconductivity. Having earned his doctoral degree in electrical and mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he worked at the university for more than a decade, serving as a Principal Research Scientist, and was the Director of the MIT/Industry...

William David Carden, MS, PEView profile

ID: 6577245

Mr. William David Carden, MS, PE

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Florida

Mr. William Carden has over 29 years of experience in Materials Engineering, Failure Analysis, and Engineering Investigation. He earned his BS in Materials Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and his MS in Materials Engineering from The Ohio State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. Formerly,...

Side and rear Underride Accidents  Trailer Maintenance  Mechanical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Side and rear Underride Accidents Trailer Maintenance Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness

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This highly qualified accident reconstructionist has extensive professional experience in his field. After finishing his BS in mechanical engineering at Florida State University, this expert went on to become certified as a professional engineer in Florida and Illinois. Additionally, he is an accredited traffic accident reconstructionist. He is a member of multiple professional organizations,...

George Peter Widas II, CSP, CXLT, PEView profile

ID: 6733220

Mr. George Peter Widas II, CSP, CXLT, PE

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Florida

Mr. George P. Widas II has 56 years of experience in the field of Engineering. He earned his BS in Civil Engineering from Syracuse University and today this expert is a Certified XL Tribometrist through Excel Tribometers, LLC. Formerly, this expert served as President of Wing Engineering, Inc. and as a Self-Employed Consulting Engineer. Since 2009, he has served as the Chief Executive Officer and...

Construction Management Expert WitnessView profile

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Construction Management Expert Witness

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This expert has nearly 25 years of experience in the construction industry. He received his BS in materials engineering, his MS in management, and his MSE from the American University in Cairo. He then earned his PhD in engineering at the University of Central Florida. This expert is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the American Council for Construction...

Rowland Lamb, PEView profile

ID: 6931944

Mr. Rowland Lamb, PE

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Florida

Mr. Rowland Lamb has 40 years of experience in the fields of Civil Engineering and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his AS from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and his BS in Civil Engineering from Auburn University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Florida and Alabama. Formerly, this expert served as the Special Projects Engineer at the Florida...

Industrial Gases Expert WitnessView profile

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Industrial Gases Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly-qualified expert has over 35 years of experience with cryogenic liquefied and gaseous industrial gases. He earned his BS in chemical engineering from Villanova University, graduating magna cum laude. This expert is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Florida and currently holds one patent. He is active in his field as a member of the Compressed Gas Association and the...

Erik LackView profile

ID: 14386

Mr. Erik Lack

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Florida

This expert earned his BBA at New England College before moving to Florida to work for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Entering as a Management Trainee, he served for several years as a Manager before becoming an Area Rental Manager, a post he held for 15 years. He currently serves as a District Manager for a human capital management firm in Florida.

Civil and Structural Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil and Structural Engineering Expert Witness

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This highly-qualified expert has over 30 years of experience as a civil and structural engineer. He earned his BS in civil engineering from Southern Illinois University and completed programs in pre-stressed concrete & advanced steel structural design at Florida International University and computer-assisted design modeling at the American Trade Institute. This expert is currently licensed as a...

Gerardo TraversoView profile

ID: 14476

Mr. Gerardo Traverso

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Florida

Past president of the Florida Engineering Society's Tampa chapter.

Francesco TravascioView profile

ID: 20739

Dr. Francesco Travascio

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Florida

This expert has over 10 years of experience in biomechanical engineering. He earned his BS and MS in material engineering from the University of Naples, where he also earned his PhD in chemical and material engineering. He then earned a PhD in biomedical engineering at the University of Miami. This expert is active in his field with over 20 journal articles and 2 books. Formerly, he has served...

John (“Mike”) KamerView profile

ID: 23050

Mr. John (“Mike”) Kamer

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Florida

This highly qualified expert earned his BS from Iowa State University and is certified in CCA Residential System Design for Quality Installation and as a Universal HVAC Technician, EPA 608. He has also completed professional training with the South Florida Academy of Air Conditioning. His former positions include working as an account specialist with Florida Hospital, in global sales with Avaya...

Justin VandenbroeckView profile

ID: 24985

Mr. Justin Vandenbroeck

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Florida

This expert earned his BS in industrial and manufacturing engineering at Florida State University as is a certified energy practitioner. He formally worked as the engineering, procurement, and construction manager for ProSolar Systems, and the senior project manager for ESA Renewables. He has also a member of the board of directors for IDEAS for Us. He currently is on the advisory board for a...

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Todd YarbroughView profile

ID: 32015

Mr. Todd Yarbrough

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Florida

This diving and boating expert has over 10 years of experience in his field. He earned his BA in psychology at Stephen F. Austin State University. He holds several certifications in his field including as a 50-ton boat captain by the United States Coast Guard, as an NAUI diving instructor, as a dive emergency management instructor. Formerly, he served as an ESE teacher at the Livingston...

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Zygmunt CzarnieckiView profile

ID: 34829

Mr. Zygmunt Czarniecki

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Florida

This expert has over 40 years of experience specializing in wall and ceiling finishes. He completed an apprenticeship program with the plasterers and cement mason union and went on to become a journeyman plasterer at Donaldson Acoustics. He is active in his field as a certified drywall and EIFS contractor as well as a member of the Association for the Wall and Ceiling Industry. Formerly, he...

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Jeffery BaileyView profile

ID: 36654

Mr. Jeffery Bailey

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Florida

This highly qualified transportation expert has almost 50 years of experience with the commercial trucking industry. He earned an AA from the University of South Florida and is a licensed commercial driver. Formerly, he has served as an assistant terminal manager for Calzona Tankways and the owner-operator of a common carrier refrigerated trucking company. He then went on to become a safety...

Harry RochaView profile

ID: 38620

Mr. Harry Rocha

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Florida

This expert has over half a decade of experience in the field of mechanical engineering. He received his BS in mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Formerly, he worked as a quality manager and mechanical engineer at Ci-Esse, a manufacturing start-up company and then was an independent contractor working as a mechanical engineer, specializing in robotics and...

Christena RobertsView profile

ID: 40870

Dr. Christena Roberts

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Florida

This expert received her BS from the University of Florida and MD from the University of South Florida. She completed residencies in anatomic pathology at the University of Florida, another residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at the University of South Florida, and a fellowship in forensic pathology at the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner's Office. She is a member of the American...

Manuel SalinasView profile

ID: 42446

Dr. Manuel Salinas

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Florida

This qualified expert is located in Florida and has extensive experience in the field of biomechanical engineering. He received his BS and PHD in biomedical engineering from Florida International University. He then completed his post-doctorate in cardiovascular medicine at Harvard Medical School. This expert is a member of several associations including the Florida Engineering Society,...

Keith MizeView profile

ID: 42883

Mr. Keith Mize

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Florida

This expert has extensive experience in auto dealership financing and management. He received his BA from Valdosta State University and has spent his career in the automotive industry. Formerly this expert has served as the finance manager at Mike Patton Auto Group, the finance director at Cass Burch Automotive, and as the general sales manager at Cass Burch Automotive. In these roles, he worked...

Parag BanerjeeView profile

ID: 43052

Dr. Parag Banerjee

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Florida

This expert has 20 years of experience in engineering and metal devices. He received a BE in metallurgical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, an MS in materials science and engineering from Washington State University, and a Ph.D. in the same field from the University of Maryland at College Park. This expert is an active contributor in his field as a member of the American...

Frederic CarrieView profile

ID: 45608

Mr. Frederic Carrie

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Florida

This highly qualified expert earned his BS and MS in civil engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He is a licensed professional engineer and a certified special inspector. Formerly, he served as a project engineer at David M. Berg Associaties, Inc. and Scientific Expert Analysis. He also served as the project manager at O’Donnell, Naccarato, Mignogna and Jackson, Inc. Currently, he is...

Spencer AronfeldView profile

ID: 46235

Mr. Spencer Aronfeld

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Florida

This highly qualified expert earned his Bachelor of Business Administration at the University of Miami. He then went on to receive his JD at the University of Miami School of Law. He is a member of multiple organizations including Lawyers to the Rescue, Florida Justice Association, American Association for Justice and the Public Justice Foundation. He has spent his legal career representing...

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    $375

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Engineering Expert Witness FAQs

An engineering expert witness provides technical knowledge and expertise to help clarify complex engineering issues in a court case. They can analyze evidence, provide testimony, and explain technical concepts.

Engineering expert witnesses are often needed in cases involving product liability, construction defects, patent infringement, industrial accidents, and property damage.

Yes, there are many subspecialties including civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, structural, and forensic engineering. The type of case will determine the required specialty.

In patent infringement cases, an engineering expert can analyze the disputed technology or process, compare it with the patent claims, and provide clear explanations to the court.

An engineering expert can identify design flaws or deviations from building codes in construction defect cases. They can also estimate repair costs and testify on these matters.

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