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Human factors expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including ergonomics, cognitive psychology, industrial design, and human-computer interaction. Some of the most common specialties among these experts also include system performance, user experience, safety engineering, and product design. They have provided opinions on the effects of workplace safety, product liability, accident reconstruction, user interface design, and human error.

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Mr. Swaroop Dinakar, MSView profile

ID: 113219

Mr. Swaroop Dinakar, MS

Mr. Swaroop Dinakar has 8 years of experience in Industrial Engineering. He earned his BE in Industrial Engineering and Management from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering and his MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Texas A&M University. Formerly, this expert served as a Human Factors Scientist at Driver Research Institute and as a Human Factors Engineer for Insight Product...

Human Factors  Ergonomics and Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

E-000458

Human Factors Ergonomics and Engineering Expert Witness

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Colorado

This is a highly qualified expert who is capable of reviewing the case at hand. He is highly published and has considerable professional and academic experience in the field of ergonomics and engineering, making him capable of commenting on the potential for negligence on the part of the defendant in this case. The areas in which he has consulted with attorneys may be broadly characterized as...

Dr. Alison G. Vredenburgh, PhD, CPEView profile

ID: 126635

Dr. Alison Vredenburgh, PhD, CPE

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California

Dr. Alison G. Vredenburgh has over 20 years of experience in Accidents and Safety, with expertise in Human Factors, Ergonomics, and Warning Labels. She earned her BA in Organizational Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, her MS in Systems Management from the University of Southern California, and her MS and PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the California...

Human Factors and Ergonomics Expert WitnessView profile

E-008320

Human Factors and Ergonomics Expert Witness

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Florida

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Texas

This highly qualified Ergonomic expert managed her own consulting firm for over 18 years. Her success led her company to be acquired in 2014 by an international Human Factors company. During her time as a private consultant, she has had the opportunity to interact with a broad scope of work environments, work systems, and OHS management styles. This has helped her to creatively problem solve when...

Dr. Monty GrubbView profile

ID: 128475

Dr. Monty Grubb

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North Carolina

This expert is a licensed psychologist specializing in human factors. He received his BS in psychology and his MA in experimental psychology from East Carolina University. Following this, he earned his PhD in human factors psychology from Old Dominion University. Today this expert is a certified health services provider. He is active in his field as a member of the American Psychological...

Human Factors Expert WitnessView profile

E-011912

Human Factors Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert consults on all aspects of human factors, applied human performance, ergonomics, and safety. Areas of particular expertise include: human-machine interface design and evaluation, human capabilities and limitations in applied environments, instructions and warning, perception/vision/visibility, the evaluation of equipment and structures from a human use standpoint, and safety-related...

Dr. Rose Jacinto Figueroa, PhD, CHFPView profile

ID: 13257

Dr. Rose Figueroa, PhD, CHFP

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Florida

Dr. Rose Figueroa has over 10 years of experience in the field of Human Factors and Ergonomics. She earned her BSE in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez and both her MSE and Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. Today, this expert is a Certified Human Factors Professional through the Board of Certification in...

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...

Dr. Bastiaan Cornelissen, PE, PhD, MSView profile

ID: 135922

Dr. Bastiaan Cornelissen, PE, PhD, MS

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Colorado

Dr. Bastiaan E. Cornelissen has 36 years of experience in Metallurgical Engineering. He earned his BS in Metallurgical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, his MS in Materials Science from the University of California Berkeley, and his PhD in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. Today, this expert is licensed as a...

Human Factors and Ergonomics Expert WitnessView profile

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Human Factors and Ergonomics Expert Witness

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Arizona

This Certified Professional Ergonomist has been teaching and consulting on human factors/ergonomics, safety and systems for 40 years. He is a member of numerous prestigious professional organizations. As a Research Assistant at Texas Tech University's human factors lab, he served as a consultant to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as well as the Arizona Center for Occupational...

Dr. Eric John Boelhouwer, PhD, CSP, CPEView profile

ID: 138405

Dr. Eric Boelhouwer, PhD, CSP, CPE

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Alabama

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Georgia

Dr. Eric J. Boelhouwer has over 20 years of experience in the fields of Human Factors and Ergonomics. He earned his BS in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and his MBA in Business Administration from Tulane University. He then went on to earn his MISE and Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Auburn University. Today, this expert is a Certified Safety...

Wood Floor and Slip and Fall Expert WitnessView profile

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Wood Floor and Slip and Fall Expert Witness

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New York

This expert has extensive experience with hardwood flooring, including credentials from NOFMA & NWFA. He serves on two NWFA Committees, He also have credentials in carpet inspection, training in woven carpet and rugs, carpet cleaning, repair and re-installation, and water damage restoration. This expert has also assisted Attorneys through all phases of legal action regarding slip, trip and...

Dr. Adam GoodworthView profile

ID: 13846

Dr. Adam Goodworth

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California

This expert has extensive experience in the field of biomechanics and human factors. He earned his BS and MS from the Colorado School of Mines and his PhD in biomedical engineering from Oregon Health & Science University. He is certified in prosthetics and a member of the International Society for Posture and Gait Research. He previously served as a design engineer for JR Engineering, LLC, as a...

Human Factors Psychologist & Consumer product Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Human Factors Psychologist & Consumer product Safety Expert Witness

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Maryland

This human factors psychologist has nearly 30 years of experience as a safety analysis professional. She began her career as a Human Factors Psychologist with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and she currently owns and operates a firm that examines the design, instructions and warnings of consumer products. She conducts training for manufacturers on issues such as anticipating...

Dr. Tyler Andrew Kress, PhDView profile

ID: 139109

Dr. Tyler Kress, PhD

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Tennessee

Dr. Tyler A. Kress has over 30 years of experience in the field of Engineering Safety, with a focus on Biomechanics, Human Factors, Industrial Safety, and Accident Reconstruction. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering specializing in Human Factors, complemented by B.S. and M.S. degrees in Engineering Science and Mechanics with a concentration in Biomedical Engineering from the University of...

Human Factors & Ergonomics Expert WitnessView profile

E-045636

Human Factors & Ergonomics Expert Witness

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Texas

This qualified expert obtained her BS in Psychology and her MS in Applied Psychology/Human Factors Engineering from Clemson University and her MBA from Northeastern. She is Board Certified in Professional Ergonomics and is a member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. She is currently a CEO at a Private Consulting Firm and a Director on the Board for Certification in Professional...

Dr. David Andrew Krauss, PhDView profile

ID: 139708

Dr. David Krauss, PhD

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California

Dr. David A. Krauss has 21 years of experience in the field of Human Factors and Ergonomics and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Biopsychology and Cognitive Science from the University of Michigan, and his MA and Ph.D. in Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of California Los Angeles. Since 2003, he has served as a Principal Scientist of Human Factors at Exponent, Inc.

Human Factors / Warning Labels Expert WitnessView profile

E-058238

Human Factors / Warning Labels Expert Witness

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California

This expert has over 40 years experience in communication messages and interpretation. He currently conducts research concerned with the interpersonal tactics and message strategies that individuals use in the context of problematic social interactions. He also specializes in communicative intention and the adequacy/inadequacy of messages. This includes the question of how people are most likely...

Ms. Lindsay M Oleson, PE, ACTARView profile

ID: 141655

Ms. Lindsay Oleson, PE, ACTAR

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North Carolina

Dr. Lindsay M. Oleson has 16 years of experience in the field of Forensic Engineering with expertise in Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction and Biomechanical Analysis. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Arizona State University. Dr. Oleson is a Licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states and is certified as an Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident...

Human Factors & Warning Labels Expert WitnessView profile

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Human Factors & Warning Labels Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This human factors and ergonomics expert has 20+ years of experience analyzing human performance and behavior. He specializes in warnings and risk perception, product safety, vehicle collisions, pedestrian falls, and related areas. The expert earned his Master's and his Ph.D. in Psychology and Ergonomics from North Carolina State University. He is Board Certified in Professional Ergonomics and is...

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Human Factors Expert Witness FAQs

A human factors expert witness is a professional who applies knowledge about human behavior, abilities, limitations, and other characteristics to the design and evaluation of products, systems, jobs, and environments.

Human factors experts are often called upon in personal injury cases, product liability suits, workplace safety investigations, patent disputes, and any case where user interaction with a system or product is at issue.

They can analyze how the design of a product may have contributed to an accident or injury. This includes evaluating warnings, instructions, and the overall usability of the product.

Yes, some experts may specialize in areas such as ergonomics, cognitive psychology, user experience (UX) design, industrial engineering, or safety science.

Absolutely. They can evaluate aspects like driver behavior, vehicle design, road conditions and signage to determine if these elements played a role in the accident.

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