Safety Expert Witnesses in California

ID: 71086

California

Dr. Jason A Droll has over 16 years of experience in Human Factors & Ergonomics. He earned his BA in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of California Santa Cruz, and his MS and Ph.D. in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from the University of Rochester. Formerly, this expert served as the Senior Scientist of Human Factors at Talas Engineering, Inc and as a Scientist of Human Factors at...

E-006657

California

This expert has 25-plus years of Automotive Safety Research and Development, Accident Reconstruction, Concept Vehicle Design and Manufacture as a Scientist Engineer, Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, Systems Engineer, (Design, Development, Manufacturing and Test Engineer). Qualified as a Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction and Bio-Mechanical Engineering Expert in Los Angeles, Orange,...

ID: 74608

California

Dr. Devinder Grewal has 33 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Berkeley, his MS in Biomechanics, Mechanical Engineering, and Product Design from Stanford University, and his Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Berkeley. Today, this expert is a...

E-008406

California

This highly qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in providing safety training for forklift use. Certified as a Forklift Instructor by the National Safety Council and as an OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer, his expertise includes various warehouse systems and industrial truck classes 1-7 including electric forklifts, pallet jacks, and tug tractors. He has authored two...

ID: 93776

California

Dr. Benjamin J. Ewers III has 21 years of experience in Biomechanics. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder and his MS in Applied Mechanics at Michigan State University. He also earned his Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics and Biomechanics from Michigan State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Mechanical Engineer in the state of...

E-009327

California

This expert has extensive experience in fuel system design, storage, and dispensing systems. He has spent many years as a gas station expert, constructing gasoline service stations for major oil companies and public agencies. He has been involved with numerous societies in the gas station safety/construction industry, and is certified to handle all gas station related materials. Currently, this...

ID: 116556

California

Mr. Edward C. Fatzinger Jr. has 32 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University and his MS in Aerospace Engineering from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Today, this expert is a certified Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstructionists and a licensed...

E-009328

California

This premises liability expert is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers and is a credentialed safety engineer with over 20 years of experience in his field. He has also published several articles on concepts in safety and design.

ID: 128938

California

Mr. V. Paul Herbert has 47 years of experience in Transportation with expertise in Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety and Compliance. Formerly, this expert served as the Assistant Director and Hazardous Materials Specialist at California Trucking Association, as Director of Safety and Personnel at Kings County Truck Lines, and as General Manager at American Refrigerated Transport, Inc. Currently,...

E-009920

Georgia

This expert has experience as a Rail Transit operator and operations supervisor. He worked as a Field Supervisor, Rail Controller, Yard Controller, and Instructor, which included training and responding to rail related accidents as an investigator. He assisted in creating a Rail Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Rail Operating Rule Book for Metro Blue, Green and Red Line commuter trains.

ID: 130140

California

Dr. Kenneth Solomon has 49 years of experience in the field of Engineering. He earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of California. Formerly, this expert served as an Associate Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California and the University of California, Los...

E-011979

California

This highly qualified expert has 44+ years of experience in Structural and Wildland Firefighting, Emergency and Disaster Response, which includes from basic hand crew work and entry level firefighter, up to and including being Incident Commander on thousands of emergency incidents. For the past 37 years he has been an instructor and an educational designer, developing and instructing courses in...

ID: 137363

California

Dr. Jesse L. Wobrock has 20 years of experience in the field of Accident Reconstruction. He earned both his BS in Health Sciences and Kinesiology and his MS in Kinesiology from California State University, Northridge. He also earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, from the University of California Los Angeles and a certificate in Systems Integration Engineering from California Polytechnic...

E-015065

California

This highly qualified expert formerly served as the supervisor of the California Highway Patrol Academy's Motorcycle Training Unit. He was an active member of the California Highway Patrol for nearly 29 years and is recognized as an expert in motorcycle training and operations. He routinely consults with and provides advice to people and organizations concerned with motorcycle safety and...

ID: 139708

California

Dr. David A. Krauss has 19 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. Formerly, he served as an Instructor and Lecturer of Psychology at the University of...

E-008419

California

This expert is a highly qualified environmental risk expert. He earned his masters degree in Industrial Hygiene at the University of Michigan and is certified in numerous environmental mitigation capacities. He belongs to a number of prestigious societies in the environmental space, including the American Public Health Association and the American Industrial Hygiene Association. He has held...

ID: 173847

California

Mr. Daniel C. Simacek has 15 years of experience in the field of Accident Reconstruction with a specialized focus in Computer Simulation and Forensic Video Analysis. He earned his BS in Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering from Czech Technical University in Prague. Formerly, this expert served as a Forensic Engineer and as a Senior Graphic Designer at Field and Test Engineering, Inc....

E-054901

California

This fitness celebrity has been participating in strongman competitions since 2003 and has been a powerlifter since 2006. In 2013, he was the first American to compete in the MAS Wrestling World Cup in Russia and served as the Head Coach of Team USA in the 2014 World Championships in Siberia. A gym owner in Northern California, he has promoted and hosted many weightlifting competitions. He's also...

ID: 186891

California

Mr. Neil E. Hannemann has 41 years of experience in the field of Automotive Engineering. He earned his BSME in Automotive Engineering from Kettering University. Formerly, he served as the Executive Director at McLaren Automotive and as a Senior Vice President at Aptera Motors Inc. He was also a Principal Engineer at Barr Group. Currently, he serves as a Consultant at Forensic Automotive Collision...

E-070014

California

This highly qualified Chemical Engineer obtained his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge. He has 30+ Publications on the topic of Chemical Engineering and is currently the Owner of a Private Engineering Consulting Firm. He is experienced in industrial experimentally-based R&D, including bulk solids mechanics, polymers, selective propylene oxidation, heterogeneous and...

ID: 234426

California

Dr. Elaine Serina has 25 years of experience in the fields of Accident Reconstruction, Mechanical Engineering, and Biomechanics. She earned her BS, MS, and Ph.D., all in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Berkeley. Today, this expert is a licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer in California. Formerly, this expert served as a Research Engineer at Kinamed, Inc. and as a...

E-079421

California

This school administration expert was the Superintendent of Schools for the Mountain View Los Altos High School District in California from 2006 until 2015. He previously spent 14 years as the Superintendent of Schools for the Cambrian School District and also has prior background as a school principal and teacher. The expert graduated as a Doctor of Education from Stanford University and also...

ID: 286971

California

Mr. Raymond J. Merala has 16 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS in Agricultural Engineering and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis. Today, this expert is licensed as a Mechanical Engineer in the State of California. Formerly, this expert served as a Project Leader and Agricultural Engineer at the...

E-141528

California

This highly qualified expert has 30 years of experience in the cosmetology industry. She is a licensed cosmetologist and educator and is certified in cosmetology, advanced haircutting techniques, hair extensions, and hair coloring. Formerly, she was a master stylist and advanced colorist at The Cut Above Salon, the owner, creative director and stylist at Maximum Salon and Studio, and the lead...

ID: 510545

California

Mr. Jon B. Landerville has over 30 years of experience in the field of Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from California State University Long Beach and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California. Today, this expert is a Certified Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident...

E-035719

California

This expert has been working in industrial-organizational consulting for over 20 years. She has conducted and published original research in the areas of human factors and safety. She completed her BS at the University of Florida, and completed her MS and PhD at the California School of Professional Psychology. She is certified as a Professional Ergonomist, and has previously worked as a...

ID: 562751

California

Mr. John R. Brault has 28 years of experience in the fields of Biomechanics and Physical Therapy. He earned his BS in Biology from Tufts University and his MS in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. Today, this expert is a licensed Physical Therapist in the State of California. Moreover, he is additionally licensed in Kinesiological Electromyophagry and...

E-028900

California

This impressive expert received his BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Southern California and his MS in Civil Engineering from Stanford University. A registered Professional Engineer in California, he has been awarded the USC Mellon Mentoring Award. Formerly, he was a principal engineer and principal construction manager at Trojan Construction Management, the vice president of...

ID: 581858

California

Mr. Robert Lange has over 50 years of experience in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Formerly, this expert served as the Executive-In-Charge, Engineering Director, and Executive Director Vehicle Structure and Safety Integration at General Motors Corporation. Currently, this expert is a Principal and Senior...

E-118797

California

This martial arts expert graduated from Nottingham Trent Universitywith a BS in Sports Science, Administration and Coaching and went on to earn a Master’s degree in Applied Sports Science at Indiana University, where he later served on the faculty. He began his martial arts career in England, where he gained rank in Western Kickboxing. During his time with the Indiana University Martial Arts...

ID: 662257

California

Dr. Swathi F. Kode has 11 years of experience in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering. She earned her BS in Biomedical Engineering from Osmania University Hyderabad, her MS in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois Chicago, and his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa. Today, this expert is a Certified XL Tribometrist by Excel Tribometers. Formerly, she served as...

E-085764

California

This expert has hove 40 years of experience in the field of trucking. He studied automotive technology a the College of the Canyons, and served as an apprentice automotive mechanic at Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi. He has continued to participate in in ongoing trainings offered in his field. He has previously served as a heavy equipment mechanic for the California Division of Highways, and as a...

ID: 672940

California

Dr. Elizabeth H. Raphael has 29 years of experience in the field of Emergency Medicine and Biomechanics. She earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her MD from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Detroit Receiving Hospital. Today, she is board certified in Emergency Medicine. Formerly, she held roles as an...

E-346465

California

This highly qualified occupational safety and health expert has over thirty years of experience. He earned his BS in occupational safety and health from Columbia Southern University. He is a board certified safety professional, environmental safety and health trainer, and construction health and safety technician. This expert is also a certified hazardous materials manager. He is a member of the...

ID: 6249687

California

Dr. Kenneth L. Orloff has 55 years of experience in Aeronautical Engineering. He earned his BS in Physics from Harvey Mudd College, his MA in Physics, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Santa Barbara. Today, this expert is Certified by the Federal Aviation Administration as an Airline Transport Pilot, an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, and a Flight...

E-485664

California

This expert has over 35 years of experience in the field of construction safety. He earned his BBA in finance from the University of Utah and is a licensed general contractor in California. He is board certified as a construction health and safety technician and as a safety and health manager. He is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers. He previously served as an instructor at the...

ID: 6498076

California

Douglas E. Young has over 30 years of experience in the field of Human Factors and Ergonomics, Biomechanics, and Human Performance. He earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Kinesiology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Formerly, this expert served as the Director of University Research at California State University in Long Beach. He currently serves as a Professor Emeritus in the...

E-740482

California

This highly-qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in electrical engineering, with his work focusing on high voltage electric power transmission, distribution, and substation design, construction, operations & maintenance, control centers, and in particular electrical safety. He is also exceptionally familiar with industrial, commercial, and residential electrical systems, including the...

ID: 6541503

California

Mr. Michael S. Roberts has over 40 years of experience in the Construction Industry and he is a licensed Plastering Contractor in the States of California, Nevada, and Arizona. Formerly, this expert served as the President of Mike's Patch Work, Inc. and as the President of Construction Analysis Group, Inc. He currently serves as a Construction Consultant for MC Consultants, Inc. He is also the...

ID: 6577248

California

Mr. W. Daniel Cerkan has over 30 years of experience in Aviation Safety. He earned his BA in Political Science from Pennsylvania State University and his MS in Aeronautical Sciences from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Today this expert is an Accredited Auditor by Helicopter Association International, Airline Transport Pilot by Federal Aviation Administration, and IS-BAO Auditor by the...

ID: 6765252

California

Dr. Russell A. Gish has 27 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science & Technology, his MS in Mechanical Engineering from George Washington University, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Solid Mechanics from the University of California, Berkeley. Today, this expert is licensed...

ID: 6842925

California

Dr. Erich S. Phillips has 32 years of experience in the field of Accidents and Safety, specializing in Biophysics. He earned his BS in Biophysics from the University of Michigan and his PhD in Biophysics from Johns Hopkins University. He completed Postdoctoral Training in Physiology at UCSF School of Medicine. Formerly, this expert served as Assistant Vice President at FTI Corporation, as a...

ID: 6893900

California

Dr. Kenneth J. Saczalski has over 60 years of experience in Engineering & Mechanics. He earned his BSME from the University of Miami, his MS in Aerospace Sciences from the University of Rochester, and his PhD in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Wisconsin. Formerly, this expert served as a Composite Material Failure Analysis Consultant at United Technology and as a Staff Scientist at...

ID: 82852

California

This highly-qualified human factors expert has 30 years of experience in the field of safety psychology. He earned his BS in Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, an MS in computer science from the University of Colorado, Boulder and his PhD in intelligent systems programming from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a certified flight instructor and pilot, yet focuses his main...

ID: 13846

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...

ID: 15790

California

This expert has two decades of experience in the field of cartography. He earned his BA, MA, and PhD in geography from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and he is a member of the Association of American Geographers. He previously served as an assistant professor of geography at the University of California, Los Angeles and as a geospatial analytics specialist at McKinsey & Company. He is...

ID: 17328

California

This expert in rail operations and safety has over 25 years of experience in his field. he earned his BS from the University of Nebraska and is a certified conductor, locomotive engineer, and hazardous materials technician. He is active in his field as a member of the American Association of Railroad Superintendents and the American Public Transit Association. Formerly, he held roles as a...

ID: 19259

California

With over 30 years of experience, this expert has an extensive background in the field of occupational safety and health. He obtained his BBA in Business Administration and Marketing from San Diego State University. This expert is active in his field as a public speaker for clients and professional organizations such as the Americal Society of Saftey Professionals. He also has taught courses for...

ID: 21914

California

This expert in cycling event safety has over 10 years of experience in his field. He earned his BA in global economics at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and thereafter began working as a programs manager for the NorCal High School Cycling League. He has been working for the National Interscholastic Cycling Association for the past 10 years. He has held a variety of roles within this...

ID: 24244

California

This expert has been working in the outdoor and recreation space for the past decade. He received his BA in recreation and outdoor leadership at Western State Colorado University. His previous work experience includes serving as an outdoor educator for Outward Bound USA, as an operations director for Fulcrum Adventures, and as a project manager for The ATS Team. He currently consults on the sale,...

ID: 31180

California

This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience in bicycle safety. He obtained his BA in chemistry from Harvard University, before beginning his career in the field. Today, he is an active member of the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition and the Friends of Stevens Creek Trail. This expert previously served as the vice president of rides at Charles River Wheelers, as the forum leader of...

ID: 32194

California

This highly qualified expert has 20 years of experience in operations and human resources. She has served as the vice president of human resources and consumer relations at Meyer Corporation for 22 years and the vice president of operations for 6 years. Meyer Corporation is a cookware distributor based in Vallejo, California, United States, whose parent company is Hong Kong-based Meyer...

ID: 33930

California

This experienced ergonomics expert received his bachelors and his PhD from Vanderbilt University. He has published and 14 journal articles, 18 abstracts, and 1 book. This book is titled Forensic Aspects of Driver Perception and Response. He has previously testified about cases concerning tractor trailer accidents and has also done research of perception changes during the night. His...

ID: 38318

California

This expert has almost 15 years of experience in outdoor recreation. He earned his BS and MS in outdoor recreation and resource management and his PhD in Leisure Behavior from Indiana University. He previously served as a wilderness and mountaineering ranger at Inyo National Forest and as a wilderness instructor at SOAR. He has also worked as an instructor of outdoor adventures and as the program...