Engineering Expert Witnesses in Texas

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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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Mr. Jim DavisView profile

ID: 10045

Mr. Jim Davis

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This offshore oil product design expert has over 40 years of experience in the field. He earned his BS in technology design at Texa A&M University. This expert holds memberships in the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. He has published 4 peer-reviewed articles. Formerly, this expert served as a Project Manager/Engineer, as a Rig...

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Expert WitnessView profile

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Expert Witness

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This highly-qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the fields of data science and artificial intelligence, specializing in the numerical modeling of complex physical systems and in the modern methods of machine learning. He earned his DEA in fluid mechanics and transport phenomena from the École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers in France, his MSc in hydraulic engineering from...

Dr. Alfred Palmer Bowles, MDView profile

ID: 1192213

Dr. Alfred Bowles, MD

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Texas

Dr. Alfred P. Bowles II has more than 26 years of experience in the fields of Surgery and Biomechanics. He earned his Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Purdue University and his MD from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in General Surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Formerly, this expert served in the US Air Force...

Civil and Environmental Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Expert Witness

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This expert has over 40 years of experience in engineering and construction, with more than 35 years of experience in the field of natural gas and propane incidents, pipeline construction and operation, and water and sewer systems. He is currently the president of a reputable forensic engineering and failure analysis company. His primary areas of expertise include residential, commercial and...

Mr. Nicholas Joseph Durisek, PhD, PEView profile

ID: 14435

Mr. Nicholas Durisek, PhD, PE

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Texas

Mr. Nicholas J. Durisek has over 25 years of experience in Engineering and Mechanics. He earned his BS, his MS, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Alabama, South Carolina, Ohio, Texas, and Colorado. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Project Engineer at Ford Motor Company and as an Engineer at...

Construction and Civil Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Construction and Civil Engineering Expert Witness

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This expert has over 35 years of experience in construction engineering. His research includes construction claims, construction safety, alternative energy technology, and waste disposal technology. He has served as Principal Engineer for various companies and, subsequently, legal counsel after receiving his J.D. In addition to serving as President of a consulting engineering company, he...

Mr. Billy Shannon CoxView profile

ID: 145324

Mr. Billy Cox

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Texas

Mr. Billy S. Cox Jr. has 43 years of experience in Forensic Analysis and Biomechanics with expertise in Crash Analysis and Accident Analysis. Today, this expert is certified as a Private Pilot by the Federal Aviation Administration and a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction and holds a Private Investigator Firm license in the state of...

Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Engineering Expert Witness

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This well seasoned former senior engineering associate at Exxon Chemical has almost 60 years of experience in manufacturing of olefin based polymers. During his time at Exxon he was the technical start up leader for a multi-million dollar polypropylene project. In 1994 he founded his own polymers and process engineering consulting company where he has worked with several Fortune 500 companies on...

Mr. Johnie SpruiellView profile

ID: 14909

Mr. Johnie Spruiell

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Texas

This expert is a highly qualified licensed professional engineer with nearly 40 years of experience. He completed a BS in mechanical engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. He is a licensed PE in four states. He is also active in the field as a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and the National Academy of Forensic Engineers among other professional...

Marine Engineering and Mooring System Expert WitnessView profile

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Marine Engineering and Mooring System Expert Witness

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This expert has been working with floating drilling and production vessels for over 40 years. He completed his undergraduate studies in Civil Engineering in Hong Kong prior to earning an M.S. and Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from the University of Houston. He began his career as a Design Engineer and Computer Specialist with The Offshore Company, where for 6 years he performed analyses for the...

Mr. Todd Dudley HooverView profile

ID: 149838

Mr. Todd Hoover

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Mr. Todd D. Hoover has over 30 years of experience in Automotive Accident Reconstruction. He earned his AAS in Electronics Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology and his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Houston. Formerly, this expert served as a Principal Engineer and Graduate Engineer at Carr Engineering Inc. and Tandy Engineering & Associates, Inc. Currently, this...

Biomedical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Biomedical Engineering Expert Witness

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This highly experienced biomedical engineer has directed comprehensive hospital-based biomedical engineering department at the largest medical center in the country, taught at both medical and technical post-secondary institutions, including the Baylor College of Medicine, West Virginia University, and a prominent Mexican university. He earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in electrical...

Dr. Jahan Rasty, PhD, PE, MBA, CFEIView profile

ID: 154660

Dr. Jahan Rasty, PhD, PE, MBA, CFEI

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Dr. Jahan Rasty has 28 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University. He also obtained his MBA from the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University. Today, this expert is certified as a Fire Investigation Instructor and as a Fire and Explosion Investigator through the National Association of Fire...

Biomedical Engineering & Robotics Expert WitnessView profile

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Biomedical Engineering & Robotics Expert Witness

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This expert joined the Departments of Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering at a major TX University in June 2013 as an Assistant Professor. Prior to joining that university, he was a Research Scientist at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and a Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University. This expert investigates the control mechanisms of human locomotion for the development of...

Prof. Yan HuangView profile

ID: 16470

Prof. Yan Huang

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Texas

This qualified expert earned her BS in computer science from Peking University and her PhD in computer science from the University of Minnesota. She is highly active in her field having held multiple chair and board positions of various committees and has numerous academic publications. Formerly, she served as the associate dean of research and graduate studies at the University of North Texas as...

Engineering and Energy Expert WitnessView profile

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Engineering and Energy Expert Witness

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This expert is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering. He has comprehensive hands-on experience in drilling and production operations both onshore and offshore. His background, with major oil companies and independent producers, includes direct responsibility for drilling, production, equipment selection, facility design, and more. He has held top...

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Bryan DodsonView profile

ID: 20002

Bryan Dodson

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Texas

This expert has extensive experience in quality engineering. He earned his BS in petroleum engineering, his MS in industrial engineering and his MBA from the Louisiana Tech University. This expert then completed his DBA at Nova Southeastern University. He is a certified reliability engineer, quality engineer, and Six Sigma Master Black Belt. This expert previously served as an industrial engineer...

Biomechanics Expert WitnessView profile

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Biomechanics Expert Witness

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This expert specializes in injury biomechanics and automotive accident reconstruction. An alumnus of Texas A&M University's bioengineering program, he has 20+ years of accident analysis experience. In addition to consulting, he is involved in the research and testing of automotive bumper systems, having conducted numerous vehicular test collisions with human test subjects.

Prof. Ronald HudsonView profile

ID: 21475

Prof. Ronald Hudson

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Texas

This expert earned his BS and MS in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University before completing his PhD in Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. A Registered Professional Engineer and a Certified Land Surveyor, he previously served as Chairman of the Pavement Section of the Transportation Research Board at the National Academy of Sciences and was the Chairman of the ASTM...

Electrical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Electrical Engineering Expert Witness

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This licensed engineer earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri and is a certified fire & explosion investigator. He has held a number of electrical engineering and products safety positions throughout his career, specializing in EE, product development, technical management, design verification, advanced troubleshooting, and failure analysis. This expert is...

Mr. Sean BergView profile

ID: 22925

Mr. Sean Berg

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Texas

This highly-qualified metallurgical and mechanical engineer earned his BS and MS in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and his PhD in materials science and engineering from the University of Houston. He is a licensed professional engineer in 11 states and is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering. Formerly, he worked as an engineering specialist with...

Metallurgy Expert WitnessView profile

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Metallurgy Expert Witness

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This engineering expert has a master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering and a Ph. D. in Industrial Metallurgy. He has worked as a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Technology since 1987 and currently is tenured at a public university in North Texas. In addition, he actively consults and has worked on several failure analysis cases as an expert witness in the area of defects...

Mr. Steve Phillip GreeneView profile

ID: 25857

Mr. Steve Greene

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Texas

Mr. Steve P. Greene has over 40 years of experience in the field of Elevators and Escalators. He earned his BA in Economics from Washington & Jefferson and his MBA from the University of Hawaii. He is a licensed Elevator Inspector in Texas and is Certified as a Qualified Elevator Inspector by the National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities. Formerly, he was a District Manager at the U.C....

Automotive and Combustion Mechanical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Automotive and Combustion Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness

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This expert is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at a TX university and a transportation research faculty. She joined the department in 2011 after post-doctoral fellowships at Oak Ridge and Pacific Northwest National Laboratories. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and completed her dissertation research in...

Dr. Nicholas CramView profile

ID: 27326

Dr. Nicholas Cram

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Texas

This expert has 25 years of experience in his field. He obtained his BS in Pharmacy from Ferris State College and AS in Biomedical Equipment Technology from Texas State Technical Institute. He then obtained his BS in Bioengineering at Texas A&M University where he also completed his masters in biomedical engineering. Later, he completed his PHD in Philosophy in Organization and Management from...

Natural Gas Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Natural Gas Engineering Expert Witness

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This qualified expert is a professional engineer who earned his BS from Texas A&M University and his MBA from the University of Houston. He is an advisory board member of GasPro Americas and the Gas to Liquid Technology Forum. Formerly, this expert has served various roles in the gas industry such as an Energy Consultant for Purvin & Gertz, a Gas Plants Manager for Hess Corporation, a VP at...

Mr. Ray DavisView profile

ID: 28116

Mr. Ray Davis

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Texas

This expert earned his BSCE from Texas A&M University, and is a certified professional engineer and certified land surveyor in Texas and Louisiana. He has over 30 years of experience in his field, and has served as a staff engineer with a number of firms, including Woodward Clyde Consultants and Morris Engineering. He also served as a staff engineer with Texas Utility Mining Co. Currently, this...

Civil Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Civil Engineering Expert Witness

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This qualified expert earned his BS in Civil Engineering from Southern University A&M and is active in his field as a member of professional organizations such as the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the National Society of Black Engineers, and the American Society of Civil Engineers. He has held several Civil Engineering positions at companies such as Klotz Association and Burk-Kleinpeter,...

Ms. Sarah PadillaView profile

ID: 30060

Ms. Sarah Padilla

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Texas

This expert has been involved with engineering for over 18 years, focusing on the development, manufacturing, and testing of cables and cordage. She earned her BS in mechanical engineering from Boston University and is a member of the Cordage Institute. In her previous role as a project engineer with Tension Member Technology, she frequently performed failure analyses and authored reports for...

Oil and Gas Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Oil and Gas Engineering Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert on Oil and Gas Engineering has been in the industry for 30+ years. He has experience with engineering, engineering management, and forensic engineering investigations. He possesses a thorough understanding of design, construction, and operational needs. He obtained his BS in Mechanical Engineering from New Mexico State University and his MS in Industrial Engineering from the...

Dr. Farheen Shakir Khan, PhDView profile

ID: 32080

Dr. Farheen Khan, PhD

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Texas

Dr. Farheen S. Khan has 17 years of experience in Industrial and Systems Engineering. She earned her BS in Industrial Engineering and her MS and Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Wisconsin Madison. Formerly, this expert served as a Manager of Human Factors at Exponent Failure Analysis Associates. Currently, this expert is the Vice President of Human Factors for...

Mechanical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness

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This well-qualified expert earned his MS in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest [Romania], his MBA in International Economic Relations from the Academy of Economic Sciences [Romania], and his PhD in Engineering from North Dakota State University. He is active in his field as a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for...

Mr. Henry SmahlikView profile

ID: 33419

Mr. Henry Smahlik

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Texas

This highly qualified safety engineer has over 40 years of experience in his field. He obtained his BS in industrial technology and his MS in industrial hygiene, both from Texas A&M University. He holds additional certifications as a master trainer by the American Society of Safety Engineers, as a safety professional by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, and in industrial hygienist...

Technical Documentation  Mechanical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Technical Documentation Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert in technical documentation and mechanical engineering has over 35 years of professional experience. He completed his AAS in electrical engineering and his BS in mechanical engineering from NEC and Texas Tech University. He is skilled in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, HVAC power distribution, in addition to HTML SGML and other programs. Formerly, he has served as a technical writer...

Mr. David Morris Love, PEView profile

ID: 336699

Mr. David Love, PE

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Texas

Mr. David M. Love has 32 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. Today, this expert is certified as an Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction and licensed as a Professional Engineer and a Remote Pilot in the state of Texas. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior...

Structural Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Structural Engineering Expert Witness

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This qualified expert has years of experience in structural engineering. He received his BS in civil engineering from the University of Kansas before earning his MEng in structural engineering from Texas A&M University. He is a certified professional engineer in 5 states and holds several other structural engineering certifications. He is active in his field as a member of the Structural...

Mr. Robert James Swint, BSView profile

ID: 34720

Mr. Robert Swint, BS

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Texas

Mr. Robert J. Swint has 60 years of experience in Forensic Engineering. He earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Today, he is licensed as an Unarmed Private Investigator in the State of Texas. Formerly, the expert served as a Lead System Safety Engineer in the Payload Safety Division for the National Aeronautics and Space...

Engineering and Project Management Expert WitnessView profile

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Engineering and Project Management Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert has 50 years of experience in the field of engineering and project management. He earned his BS in electrical engineering from Lamar University and previously served as a project manager at Foster Wheeler USA and ENGlobal Engineering. He also served as the Gulf Coast regional manager at Mustang Process & Industrial/PME and as a project director consultant at EuroPetro Consultants. He...

Mr. Brian LohmanView profile

ID: 39219

Mr. Brian Lohman

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Texas

This expert located in Texas earned his BEd from the University of Northern Iowa and his MEd from Eastern Kentucky University. Before beginning his career as a gunsmith, he worked as both a football coach and in the insurance business. This expert has been working with guns since he was a child and opened his own gunsmithing and manufacturing business in 2012, which has been featured on Big...

Mr. Jerry RovnerView profile

ID: 39958

Mr. Jerry Rovner

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Texas

This expert in process engineering earned his BS in chemical engineering from MIT, his MS from the University of Minnesota, and his PhD from Rice University. He is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas. He has formerly held roles as senior engineer at Celanese Chemical Co., process manager at M.W. Kellogg, technical director at Aker Solutions, and consulting engineer in the...

Mr. Thomas SenyardView profile

ID: 42107

Mr. Thomas Senyard

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Texas

This expert in process engineering has over 40 years of experience in his field. He earned his BS in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana State University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. He remains active in his field as a member of organizations such as the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the Society of Plastic Engineers. He formerly held roles as a...

Prof. Tim DallasView profile

ID: 45155

Prof. Tim Dallas

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Texas

This expert has nearly 25 years of experience in college education and management. He graduated with his Ph.D. in applied physics from Texas Tech University. He continued his stay at Texas Tech University, first as associate director of its Nano Tech Center before becoming an assistant professor, then associate professor within the department of electrical and computer engineering and associate...

Mr. Rodney D. EllisView profile

ID: 45447

Mr. Rodney Ellis

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Texas

Mr. Rodney D. Ellis II has 32 years of experience in Trucking. He earned diplomas from Penn Foster Career School and Terre Haute South Vigo High School. Formerly, he served as a Consultant for Analysis, Inc., Leonard Vaughan & Associates LLP, and Motor Carrier Safety Consulting, Inc. He currently serves as a Safety Expert and Consultant with A&M Forensics, Inc.

Mr. Derek Brien Gilboe, PEView profile

ID: 46580

Mr. Derek Gilboe, PE

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Texas

Mr. Derek B Gilboe has 29 years of experience in Metallurgical Engineering. He earned his BS in Metallurgical Engineering from University of Alberta, his MBA from Athabasca. Today, this expert is licensed as a Metallurgical Engineer in the states of Texas and California. He is also active in his field as a member of several professional societies including the Association of Professional...

Dr. Jim Don Wiethorn, PhD, PEView profile

ID: 471032

Dr. Jim Wiethorn, PhD, PE

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Texas

Dr. Jim D. Wiethorn has 50 years of experience in the fields of Construction and Engineering with expertise in Structural Engineering and Cranes and Forklifts. He completed his BA in Mathematics and Physics from Baylor University, his BS and MS in Architectural Engineering, and his Ph.D. in Construction Engineering and Project Management from the University of Texas at Austin. Today, this expert...

Mr. Timothy Patrick Marshall, MS, PEView profile

ID: 601819

Mr. Timothy Marshall, MS, PE

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Texas

Mr. Timothy P. Marshal has 40 years of experience in Civil Engineering and Meteorology. He earned his BS in Geography, Mathematics, and Meteorology from Northern Illinois University, and his MS in Civil Engineering and Atmospheric Sciences from Texas Tech University, Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. Formerly, this expert served as a Teaching...

Dr. Richard Paul Baron, PhD, PEView profile

ID: 6081342

Dr. Richard Baron, PhD, PE

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Texas

Dr. Richard P. Baron has 25 years of experience in the fields of Engineering and Mechanics, Materials Science, and Metallurgical Engineering. He earned both his BS and MS in Materials Science and Engineering from Lehigh University and his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Virginia. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Oklahoma...

Mr. James Edward Walker, PEView profile

ID: 6140038

Mr. James Walker, PE

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Texas

Mr. James E. Walker Jr has 33 years of experience in the field of Automotive Engineering and Failure Analysis. He earned his BSME in Automotive Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. Formerly, this expert served as an Engineering Manager of Vehicle Development at Delphi Technologies, as a Brake Control...

Dr. Jorge Alexander Ochoa, PhD, PEView profile

ID: 6214175

Dr. Jorge Ochoa, PhD, PE

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Texas

Mr. Jorge A. Ochoa has over 36 years of experience in the fields of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology and his MS and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Mechanical Engineer in the states of California, Washington, and Massachusetts...

Mr. Richard Carroll Bost, PEView profile

ID: 6219381

Mr. Richard Bost, PE

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Texas

Mr. Richard C. Bost has 44 years of experience in the field of Environmental Engineering. He earned both his BS in Environmental Engineering Sciences and his MS in Environmental Engineering from Rice University. Today, this expert is a Licensed Professional Engineer and Licensed Professional Geoscientist in the State of Texas. Formerly, this expert served as an Emergency Medical Technician for...

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    $375

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    $400

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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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