Mechanical engineering. Metallurgical engineering. Materials Science engineering. Failure analysis of mechanical systems and metal components. Failure analysis of engineering materials. Accident investigation, documentation, and reconstruction. Biomechanics and Biodynamics. Human factors engineering. Fire & Explosion Investigation Automotive, truck and trailer engineering. Gears and drive-train components. Motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. Bicycles. Helmets and personal safety equipment. Machine design and safety. Hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems. Construction equipment. Hand, power and machine tools. Welding. Medical equipment. Firearms. Consumer products. Instrumentation and testing.
B.S. (Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science), University of California, Berkeley
M.S. (Mechanical Engineering), Stanford University
Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer, California #M024623
Registered Professional Metallurgical Engineer, California #MT1831
Society of Automotive Engineers Accident Reconstruction Certificate
Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI)
Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI)
Certified Fire Investigation Instructor (CFII)
Independent Consultant
Managing Engineer, Defense Systems/Technical Development, Exponent, Inc.
Managing Engineer, Laboratory Manager, Failure Analysis Associates, Inc.
Senior Engineer, Failure Analysis Associates, Inc.
Engineer, Failure Analysis Associates, Inc.
Research Engineer, Impact Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley
Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Member, ASM International (formerly American Society for Metals)
Member, Society of Automotive Engineers
National Association of Fire Investigators
Member, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Senior Member, Instrumentation Society of America
Patent 5,084,918: Motorcycle helmet, jaw latch system, issued February 4, 1992