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Ms. Christine Foran
Texas
Ms. Christine S. Foran has over 33 years of experience in Forensic Analysis with expertise in Chemical Testing and Hazardous Materials. She earned her BS in Chemistry from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Formerly, she served as a Quality Control Chemist at Upjohn and as a Chemical Laboratory Manager and Senior Analytical Chemist at EFI Global, Inc. Currently, she serves as the...
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expert Witness
Virginia
This expert served in the US Navy as an explosive ordnance disposal technician, retiring after 15 years as a platoon chief. He has been deployed multiple times to the Horn of Africa, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and has extensive experience with weapon technical intelligence and counter-IED analysis. Since 2011, he has been working for JIDO contractors. In his current role, he is the primary adviser to...
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Mr. Kyle Bowell, PE, CFEI, CVFI
Colorado
Mr. Kyle S. Bowell has 13 years of experience in Engineering with expertise in Forensic Engineering and Fire and Explosion Investigation. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University. Today, this expert is a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator and Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator granted by the National Association of Fire Investigators and licensed as a...
Fire and Explosion Investigation Expert Witness
Florida
This expert is currently a fire and explosion investigator and analyst at a top forensic firm in the Southeast. He is a highly qualified fire and explosion expert and has extensive credentials, including: multiple certifications, fire and explosion research, many published articles and papers, presentations, teaching, years of experience including hundreds of fire and explosion investigations,...
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Dr. Timothy Myers, PhD, PE, CFEI
Massachusetts
Dr. Timothy J. Myers has 23 years of experience in the field of Chemical Engineering. He earned his BS in Forest Resources from the University of Washington and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California Berkeley. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator by the National Association of Fire Investigators. He is also a licensed Professional Engineer...
Fire & Explosion Investigation Expert Witness
Arizona
This qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in fire and explosion investigation. He earned his BS in justice studies at Arizona State University. He also completed a fire pattern certificate course through the Public Agency Training Council. He is certified as a fire and explosion investigator, a vehicle fire investigator, a fire investigator, and a fire investigation instructor. He is...
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Dr. Bryan Durig, PhD, PE
South Carolina
Dr. Bryan R. Durig has 30 years of experience in Mechanical and Metallurgical Engineering. He earned his BS, MS, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Carolina, as well as an MBA from the University of South Carolina. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida,...
Explosives and Pyrotechnics Expert Witness
Virginia
This expert has nearly 40 years of experience in explosive devices, bombs, pyrotechnics, hazardous devices, and post-blast investigations. He earned his BS from Capella University and is certified as an international post blast investigator. Currently, he is a member of various professional organizations such as the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators, and the...
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Mr. Walter Rothfuss, PE, CFEI, CFII
Maryland
Mr. Walter K. Rothfuss has 46 years of experience in Forensic Engineering and he earned his BS in Engineering from University of Maryland, College Park. Today, this expert is certified as a Fire and Explosion Investigator and as a Fire Investigation Instructor through the National Association of Fire Investigators. He is also licensed as a Professional Engineer in the States of Maryland and...
Mr. Derek Watkins
Kentucky
Mr. Derek L. Watkins has 29 years of experience in the fields of Engineering and Mechanics. He earned his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Formerly, he served as a Lead Engineer, Senior Systems Engineer, Design Manager, and Senior Design Engineer at General Electric, and as the Director of Product Technology Integration at Remington Arms'...
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Dr. Court Sandau, PhD
Dr. Court D. Sandau has 23 years of experience in the field of Environmental Chemistry. He earned his BS in Chemistry and Environmental Science from Western University and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Carleton University. Formerly, this expert held roles such as the President and Senior Chemist at TRIUM Environmental Inc. and as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the...
Dr. Lisa Gwin, DO, BSN, ACTAR
California
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Colorado
Dr. Lisa P. Gwin has 37 years of experience in the fields of Emergency Medicine, Biomechanics, and Electrical Engineering. She earned her BSN from Wayne State University and her BS in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Dr. Gwin completed her medical degree at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by residency training in Emergency Medicine at the...
Dr. Mark Svare, PhD, PE, CFEI
Minnesota
Dr. Mark J. Svare has 42 years of experience in Electrical Engineering. He earned his BEE in Electrical Power System and Biomedical Instrumentation from the University of Minnesota and his PhD in Science and Engineering from the University of Dundee. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator through the National Association of Fire Investigators and a board certified...
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Mr. Wendell Eaton
California
This expert has over 25 years of experience working in the fire department. He earned his AS in fire science from Columbia Southern University. This expert is a certified fire investigator, fire and explosive investigator, and vehicle fire investigator. He served as a firefighter and paramedic for the city of Pasadena fire department before being promoted to fire captain. This expert served in...
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Dr. Harri Kytomaa, PhD, PE, CFEI, FASME
Massachusetts
Dr Harri K. Kytomaa has 37 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS in Engineering Sciences from Durham University and his MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from California Institute of Technology. Today, this expert is certified as a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator by the National Association of Fire Investigators and licensed as an Engineer in twelve states....
Mr. Shawn Ray, PE, ACTAR, CFEI, CVFI
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...
Richard Wunderley
Pennsylvania
This highly qualified expert has worked in fire investigation for almost 15 years. After earning his BS in electrical engineering at Pennsylvania State University, he became an electrical engineer for multiple firms, including the Potomac Electric Power Company and Northwestern REC. He is a certified fire and explosion investigator and a registered professional engineer, and is a member of such...
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Mr. Erik Swonder, MS, PE, CFI
Michigan
Mr. Erik M. Swonder has 20 years of experience in the fields of Electrical Engineering and Fire Investigation. He earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University and his MS in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire Investigator through the International Association of Arson Investigators. Additionally, he is licensed as a...
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Mr. Stephen Olenick, CFEI, MBA, PE, MSFPE
Maryland
Mr. Stephen M. Olenick has 25 years of experience in Fire Protection Engineering and Forensic Analysis with expertise in Fire and Explosion Investigation. He earned his BS and MS in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland and his MBA in General Business from Loyola University. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator by the National Association of Fire...
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Mr. Michael Burr, MS, PE, CFI
Michigan
Mr. Michael T. Burr has 17 years of experience in Materials Science. He earned his BS in Material Science and Engineering from Michigan State University and his MS in Material Science and Engineering from Wayne State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Michigan and New Jersey. He is also a Certified Fire Investigator through the International...
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Explosion Expert Witness FAQs
An explosion expert witness provides specialized knowledge on the causes, effects, and prevention of explosions. They can analyze evidence, reconstruct incidents, and provide credible testimony in court.
Cases involving industrial accidents, terrorist attacks, gas leaks, fire investigations, product liability suits, or any incident where an explosion occurred may require an explosion expert witness.
Yes, some experts specialize in specific areas such as chemical explosions, electrical explosions, gas explosions, or pyrotechnics. Their expertise depends on their training and experience.
By analyzing the scene and evidence, they can identify if proper safety protocols were followed, if equipment was faulty, or if negligence played a part in causing the explosion.
Absolutely. These experts have extensive knowledge about the safe handling and potential risks associated with fireworks and other explosive materials.
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