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ART, LLC
McLean, Virginia
8360 Greensboro Dr. Unit 924, 22102

Contact:  Tarek Omar Ph.D.
www.artengineer.com
703-544-8948 Or Toll Free

8360 Greensboro Dr. Unit 924
McLean, Virginia 22102
Contact:  Tarek Omar Ph.D.
www.artengineer.com
703-544-8948

Tarek Omar's CV


Experts in our consulting firm (ART, LLC) have more than 28 years of superior expertise in the areas of Mechanical Engineering, accident investigation and reconstruction, personal injury, highway safety, forensic engineering, automotive/vehicular engineering, Computer Simulation, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and structural analysis. We also conducted lots of research on guardrails, airbag & seatbelt fatalities/injuries; slip, trip & falls; patent infringement, crashworthiness, failure analysis, fuel tank, and pipelines.
ART experts are widely recognized as world leaders in advanced computer simulations of complicated structural, crashes, and impact-related problems.
Information:  
Accident Investigations,  Failure Analysis,  Mechanical Engineering,  Structural Engineering, 

Tarek Omar's CV


Experts in our consulting firm (ART, LLC) have more than 28 years of superior expertise in the areas of Mechanical Engineering, accident investigation and reconstruction, personal injury, highway safety, forensic engineering, automotive/vehicular engineering, Computer Simulation, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and structural analysis. We also conducted lots of research on guardrails, airbag & seatbelt fatalities/injuries; slip, trip & falls; patent infringement, crashworthiness, failure analysis, fuel tank, and pipelines.
ART experts are widely recognized as world leaders in advanced computer simulations of complicated structural, crashes, and impact-related problems.

David C. Gross, PhD, PE
West Lafayette, Indiana
1330 Win Hentschel Blvd, 47906

Contact:  David C. Gross, PhD, PE
medinstitute.com
765-404-4692 Or Toll Free
dgross@medinstitute.com
1330 Win Hentschel Blvd
West Lafayette, Indiana 47906
Contact:  David C. Gross, PhD, PE
medinstitute.com
765-404-4692
dgross@medinstitute.com
Cell: 765-404-4692

David Gross, PhD, PE, is the Director of MRI Safety Evaluations and Engineering Simulations at MED Institute. As a graduate research associate, he was awarded a Pre-Doctoral Fellowship from the American Heart Association (AHA) for his research focusing on improving the MRI safety of patients with implanted cardiovascular devices. He is a member of numerous societies, including the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) where he received the Magna Cum Laude Merit Award at the 2016 ISMRM Annual Conference. Additionally, he was a member of the Ethics Subcommittee for the Biomedical Engineering Society. He graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and M.S.E. in Interdisciplinary Engineering. He also holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Ohio State University and is a licensed Professional Engineer.
Information:  
Accident Analysis,  ANSI Standards,  Biomechanics,  Biomedical and Biomechanical Injury Analysis,  Biomedical Engineering,  Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC),  Failure Analysis,  Intellectual Properties,  Medical Devices,  MRI,  Product Failure Determination,  Product Liability, 

Cell: 765-404-4692

David Gross, PhD, PE, is the Director of MRI Safety Evaluations and Engineering Simulations at MED Institute. As a graduate research associate, he was awarded a Pre-Doctoral Fellowship from the American Heart Association (AHA) for his research focusing on improving the MRI safety of patients with implanted cardiovascular devices. He is a member of numerous societies, including the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) where he received the Magna Cum Laude Merit Award at the 2016 ISMRM Annual Conference. Additionally, he was a member of the Ethics Subcommittee for the Biomedical Engineering Society. He graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and M.S.E. in Interdisciplinary Engineering. He also holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Ohio State University and is a licensed Professional Engineer.

ACS Engineering & Safety, Ltd.
Spring, Texas
407 Dover Ln, 77373

Contact:  Elizabeth A. Jensen
www.acs-consulting.com
281-353-8224 Or Toll Free
eaj@acs-consulting.com
407 Dover Ln
Spring, Texas 77373
Contact:  Elizabeth A. Jensen
www.acs-consulting.com
281-353-8224
eaj@acs-consulting.com
* We provide objective opinions without regard to pecuniary interests.
* We base our independent opinions on generally accepted standards and in accordance with industry, professional, and ethical guidelines.
* We have been in the forensic engineering business since 1988.

ACS Engineering & Safety is a registered engineering firm in Texas. Our consultants are licensed professional engineers. Other consulting specialties may be contracted as needed. We are experienced and have testified in the areas of accident reconstruction, failure analysis, fire cause and safety. Our consultants will examine the evidence, the site and all related materials. Furthermore, we provide laboratory testing and evidence collection and storage when warranted. We are available through the whole litigation process and assist litigators with technical insight and support.
Information:  
Accident Investigations,  Accident Photo Analysis,  Codes and Standards,  Construction Safety,  Failure Analysis,  Fire Origin and Cause,  Fire Protection Investigations,  Forklifts,  Geology,  Hydrology,  Labels and Warnings,  Ladders and Manlifts,  Oil and Gas,  OSHA,  Risk Assessment,  Ship slip trip and fall ,  Toxicology,  Workplace Safety, 

* We provide objective opinions without regard to pecuniary interests.
* We base our independent opinions on generally accepted standards and in accordance with industry, professional, and ethical guidelines.
* We have been in the forensic engineering business since 1988.

ACS Engineering & Safety is a registered engineering firm in Texas. Our consultants are licensed professional engineers. Other consulting specialties may be contracted as needed. We are experienced and have testified in the areas of accident reconstruction, failure analysis, fire cause and safety. Our consultants will examine the evidence, the site and all related materials. Furthermore, we provide laboratory testing and evidence collection and storage when warranted. We are available through the whole litigation process and assist litigators with technical insight and support.

KHB Consulting Services
Evanston, Illinois
1889 Maple Avenue, Suite N-3, 60201

Contact:  Dr. Kenneth H. Brown
www.khbconsulting.com
847-475-2755 Or Toll Free
drbrown@khbconsulting.com
1889 Maple Avenue, Suite N-3
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Contact:  Dr. Kenneth H. Brown
www.khbconsulting.com
847-475-2755
drbrown@khbconsulting.com

Kenneth H. Brown's CV


Dr. Brown is an experienced expert witness who provides file review, research, site visits, evidence gathering, failure analysis, laboratory testing & analysis, verbal reports, written reports of opinion, testifying at deposition, and testifying at trial.

We act as your translator of technical jargon into easy-to-understand language for attorney and juries.

Dr. Brown has published in the fields of organic chemistry, polymers, resins, paint & coatings and ultraviolet light curing of coatings; he also has several patents in these fields.

Dr. Brown is a former Assistant Professor, Instructor and Adjunct Faculty Member at Loyola University, Roosevelt University and Elmhurst College.

Specialties:

Paint & Coatings, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Household Chemical Products, Industrial Chemicals, Hazardous Materials, Labels & Warnings, Aerosols & Spray Products, Laboratory Testing & Analysis, Accident Reconstruction, Failure Analysis, Patent Infringement, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Fires & Explosions, Chemical Accidents
Information:  
Aerosols and Spray Products,  Chemical Exposures,  Chemicals,  Chemistry,  Coatings, Sealants, and Paints,  Failure Analysis,  Forensic Chemistry,  Hazardous Chemicals,  Hazardous Materials,  Household Chemicals,  Industrial Chemicals,  Lab Testing and Analysis,  Labels and Warnings,  Paint and Coatings,  Product Warnings,  Toxic Exposures, 

Kenneth H. Brown's CV


Dr. Brown is an experienced expert witness who provides file review, research, site visits, evidence gathering, failure analysis, laboratory testing & analysis, verbal reports, written reports of opinion, testifying at deposition, and testifying at trial.

We act as your translator of technical jargon into easy-to-understand language for attorney and juries.

Dr. Brown has published in the fields of organic chemistry, polymers, resins, paint & coatings and ultraviolet light curing of coatings; he also has several patents in these fields.

Dr. Brown is a former Assistant Professor, Instructor and Adjunct Faculty Member at Loyola University, Roosevelt University and Elmhurst College.

Specialties:

Paint & Coatings, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Household Chemical Products, Industrial Chemicals, Hazardous Materials, Labels & Warnings, Aerosols & Spray Products, Laboratory Testing & Analysis, Accident Reconstruction, Failure Analysis, Patent Infringement, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Fires & Explosions, Chemical Accidents

Polymer Testing of St. Louis, Inc.
Climax Springs, Missouri
44 Alley Lane, 65324

Contact:  Stephen J. Callan
polymertesting.com
636-394-1480 Or Toll Free
polymertesting@msn.com
44 Alley Lane
Climax Springs, Missouri 65324
Contact:  Stephen J. Callan
polymertesting.com
636-394-1480
polymertesting@msn.com

Stephen J. Callan's CV


Thirty seven year career in Polymer Chemistry. Founder, President & Technical Director of Polymer Testing of St. Louis, Inc. since 1989. Personally conducted more than 3,000 Military and Industrial Failure Analyses. Mr. Callan has had a twenty six year career as an Expert Legal Witness. He has been used as an Expert Legal Witness in more than 50 cases involving Product Failure, Medical Malpractice, Pharmaceutical Contamination, Violation of FDA regulations, Failure to Warn, Fire, Explosion, Chemical Exposure, Personal Injury, Death, Murder, Environmental Contamination, Patent Infringement and IP theft. He has testified in State Court, State Supreme Court and Federal Court. Mr. Callan has been used as an Expert in Polymer Chemistry/Materials Analysis/Failure Analysis & Reverse Engineering by 64 Independent Testing Laboratories, 35 Automotive Component Manufacturers, 26 Coatings/Adhesives Manufacturers, 30 Composite/Aerospace/Military Manufacturers, 12 Environmental/Agricultural Product Manufacturers, 20 Packaging Manufacturers, 14 Electronics Manufacturers, more than 260 Plastic Manufacturers/Raw Material Suppliers, The U.S. Navy, The U.S. Army and NASA. EDUCATION B.S. Analytical Chemistry/Physics - Southwest Missouri State University M.S. Polymer Chemistry - University of Missouri Rolla (Missouri Science & Technology) M.S. Engineering Management - University of Missouri Rolla (Missouri Science & Technology) PRIMARY AREA OF EXPERTISE Military and Industrial Failure Analysis Product Contaminant Identification Reverse Engineering Expert Legal Testimony
Information:  
Chemicals,  Chemistry,  Coatings, Sealants, and Paints,  Construction Claims,  Corrosion Engineering,  Failure Analysis,  Forensic Chemistry,  Forensic Engineering,  Intellectual Properties,  Materials Science,  Medical Devices,  Personal Injury,  Plastics,  Product Failure,  Product Warnings,  Roofing and Waterproofing,  Structural Failure, 

Stephen J. Callan's CV


Thirty seven year career in Polymer Chemistry. Founder, President & Technical Director of Polymer Testing of St. Louis, Inc. since 1989. Personally conducted more than 3,000 Military and Industrial Failure Analyses. Mr. Callan has had a twenty six year career as an Expert Legal Witness. He has been used as an Expert Legal Witness in more than 50 cases involving Product Failure, Medical Malpractice, Pharmaceutical Contamination, Violation of FDA regulations, Failure to Warn, Fire, Explosion, Chemical Exposure, Personal Injury, Death, Murder, Environmental Contamination, Patent Infringement and IP theft. He has testified in State Court, State Supreme Court and Federal Court. Mr. Callan has been used as an Expert in Polymer Chemistry/Materials Analysis/Failure Analysis & Reverse Engineering by 64 Independent Testing Laboratories, 35 Automotive Component Manufacturers, 26 Coatings/Adhesives Manufacturers, 30 Composite/Aerospace/Military Manufacturers, 12 Environmental/Agricultural Product Manufacturers, 20 Packaging Manufacturers, 14 Electronics Manufacturers, more than 260 Plastic Manufacturers/Raw Material Suppliers, The U.S. Navy, The U.S. Army and NASA. EDUCATION B.S. Analytical Chemistry/Physics - Southwest Missouri State University M.S. Polymer Chemistry - University of Missouri Rolla (Missouri Science & Technology) M.S. Engineering Management - University of Missouri Rolla (Missouri Science & Technology) PRIMARY AREA OF EXPERTISE Military and Industrial Failure Analysis Product Contaminant Identification Reverse Engineering Expert Legal Testimony

Applied Materials Technologies Inc.
Naperville, Illinois
1979 N. Mill Street, Suite 112, 60563

Contact:  Robert P. O'Shea Jr., PE
http://www.amtiengineering.com/
630-562-1100 Or Toll Free
oshea@amtiengineering.com
1979 N. Mill Street, Suite 112
Naperville, Illinois 60563
Contact:  Robert P. O'Shea Jr., PE
http://www.amtiengineering.com/
630-562-1100
oshea@amtiengineering.com

Robert O'Shea's CV


AMTI is a preeminent, multidisciplinary, engineering, design and consulting firm. Our staff includes engineers with a wide range of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, inspection, welding, failure analysis, quality control and accident reconstruction. The expertise of the firm encompasses all types of materials, components, systems, products and engineered structures. Our broad level of knowledge allows us to be highly flexible, proficient and cost-effective. Services can range from minimum involvement to major coordinated and comprehensive engineering efforts. AMTI’s technical staff and associates have successfully managed or worked on many projects for government agencies, industrial clients, and product liability litigations. Keywords: Automobile Accidents Automotive Aviation Computer Simulation Animation Construction Damage Assessment Design Patent Infringement Elevators Escalators Ladders Manlifts Engineering Fire Origin Cause Investigations Forklifts Furniture Safety Glass HVAC Hydraulics Industrial Equipment Intellectual Properties Manufacturing Materials Evaluation Science Mining Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction Oil Drilling OSHA Patents Pipe Pressure Vessels Failure Plastics Plumbing Premises Liability Product Analysis Development Project Management Railroads Refineries Reinforced Concrete Masonry Roofing Waterproofing Slip Trip Fall Small Home Appliances Structural Failure Defects Cooling Towers
Information:  
Accident Investigations,  Engineering,  Failure Analysis,  Fire and Explosions,  Fire Origin and Cause,  Maritime,  Metallurgy, 

Robert O'Shea's CV


AMTI is a preeminent, multidisciplinary, engineering, design and consulting firm. Our staff includes engineers with a wide range of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, inspection, welding, failure analysis, quality control and accident reconstruction. The expertise of the firm encompasses all types of materials, components, systems, products and engineered structures. Our broad level of knowledge allows us to be highly flexible, proficient and cost-effective. Services can range from minimum involvement to major coordinated and comprehensive engineering efforts. AMTI’s technical staff and associates have successfully managed or worked on many projects for government agencies, industrial clients, and product liability litigations. Keywords: Automobile Accidents Automotive Aviation Computer Simulation Animation Construction Damage Assessment Design Patent Infringement Elevators Escalators Ladders Manlifts Engineering Fire Origin Cause Investigations Forklifts Furniture Safety Glass HVAC Hydraulics Industrial Equipment Intellectual Properties Manufacturing Materials Evaluation Science Mining Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction Oil Drilling OSHA Patents Pipe Pressure Vessels Failure Plastics Plumbing Premises Liability Product Analysis Development Project Management Railroads Refineries Reinforced Concrete Masonry Roofing Waterproofing Slip Trip Fall Small Home Appliances Structural Failure Defects Cooling Towers

Cadsim Engineering (Computer Aided Dynamic Simulations)
Davis, California
PO Box 4083, 52401

Contact:  Jose J Granda, PhD
www.cadsim.net
530-902-3165 Or Toll Free
grandajj@cadsim.net
PO Box 4083
Davis, California 52401
Contact:  Jose J Granda, PhD
www.cadsim.net
530-902-3165
grandajj@cadsim.net

Jose Granda's CV


Jose Granda, Ecuadorian NASA Scientist, Received The International Fellow 2022 Award - Bullfrags



RESEARCH AND TEACHING AREAS: Computer Modeling & Simulation, Vehicle Dynamics & Design, Accident Biomechanics. System Dynamics & Controls, Finite Element Modeling, Multi Body Dynamics, Accident Biomechanics, Failure Analysis, Vibrations, Systems Engineering

SOFTWARE USED: Virtual Crash (Vehicles Accident Reconstruction) , HVE (Human Vehicle Environmental computer analysis and simulation), PC Crash (Vehicles Accident Reconstruction), Input Ace (Video Analysis) , IDRR (Human Factors), Working Model 2D ( Physics, Biomechanics, Force Analysis), SOLIDWORKS ( Mechanical Design, Finite Element Modeling), CDR Software (EDR Downloads and analysis), MATLAB (Computer Simulations) , SIMULINK (Control Systems, simulations), CAMPG (Computer Aided Modeling Program, Electro-Mechanical, Hydraulic Systems).

SPECIALTY FOCUS: Mechanical Engineering, Auto Accidents, Accident Biomechanics, EDR download, analysis, including TESLA, Work Place Accidents, Heavy Vehicles, Motorcycles, Pedestrians, Bicycles, Failure Analysis, Computer Models, Simulations, Finite Element Modeling (FEA), Human Factors, Vehicle Dynamics and Design.

QUALIFICATIONS; Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the California State University in Sacramento, CA with 39+ yrs. experience. Professional Registered Mechanical Engineer (PE License, CA). An expert in accident reconstruction using computer simulations of accidents involving vehicles, trucks, heavy vehicles, motorcycles, biomechanics, pedestrians, bicycles, occupational, workplace, failure analysis impact forces, industrial accidents. EDR (Event Data Recorder) analysis including TESLA vehicles, patents.

EXPERT WITNESS EXPERIENCE: Written reports, depositions & trial experience.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING; Vehicle Dynamics and Design, Vehicle Safety & Crash Reconstruction, Accident Biomechanics, Finite Element Modeling in Computer Aided Design, Advanced Mechanical Design and Failure Analysis (CSUS); Motorcycle Accident reconstruction, (Northwestern University); EDR Certification, Tech 1, Tech II, EDR Analysis Certification (Collision Safety Institute); Applying Automotive EDR Data to Traffic Crash Reconstruction (SAE Society of Automotive Engineers International); Expert witness training (SEAK Inc.); Advanced Accident Reconstruction Utilizing Human Factors course (Northwestern University); Photogrammetry for Collision Reconstruction (Lightpoint Data).

HONORS / AWARDS; Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award, University of California, Davis. Outstanding Research Award, California State University. NASA Faculty Fellow. Chairman of the Technical Committee on Bond Graph Modeling & Simulation. SCS Society for Modeling and Simulation International. Chairman of the ICBGM’2021 International Conference on Bond Graph Modeling & Simulation. International Keynote Speaker in Germany, Italy, France, Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico. Editor of 14 books & author of 70 technical research papers.
Information:  
Accident Reconstruction,  Automobile Accidents,  Bicycle Reconstructions,  Biomechanics,  Construction Accidents,  Engineering,  Failure Analysis,  Mechanical Engineering,  Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction,  Pedestrian Reconstructions,  Product Liability,  Workplace Injury, 

Jose Granda's CV


Jose Granda, Ecuadorian NASA Scientist, Received The International Fellow 2022 Award - Bullfrags



RESEARCH AND TEACHING AREAS: Computer Modeling & Simulation, Vehicle Dynamics & Design, Accident Biomechanics. System Dynamics & Controls, Finite Element Modeling, Multi Body Dynamics, Accident Biomechanics, Failure Analysis, Vibrations, Systems Engineering

SOFTWARE USED: Virtual Crash (Vehicles Accident Reconstruction) , HVE (Human Vehicle Environmental computer analysis and simulation), PC Crash (Vehicles Accident Reconstruction), Input Ace (Video Analysis) , IDRR (Human Factors), Working Model 2D ( Physics, Biomechanics, Force Analysis), SOLIDWORKS ( Mechanical Design, Finite Element Modeling), CDR Software (EDR Downloads and analysis), MATLAB (Computer Simulations) , SIMULINK (Control Systems, simulations), CAMPG (Computer Aided Modeling Program, Electro-Mechanical, Hydraulic Systems).

SPECIALTY FOCUS: Mechanical Engineering, Auto Accidents, Accident Biomechanics, EDR download, analysis, including TESLA, Work Place Accidents, Heavy Vehicles, Motorcycles, Pedestrians, Bicycles, Failure Analysis, Computer Models, Simulations, Finite Element Modeling (FEA), Human Factors, Vehicle Dynamics and Design.

QUALIFICATIONS; Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the California State University in Sacramento, CA with 39+ yrs. experience. Professional Registered Mechanical Engineer (PE License, CA). An expert in accident reconstruction using computer simulations of accidents involving vehicles, trucks, heavy vehicles, motorcycles, biomechanics, pedestrians, bicycles, occupational, workplace, failure analysis impact forces, industrial accidents. EDR (Event Data Recorder) analysis including TESLA vehicles, patents.

EXPERT WITNESS EXPERIENCE: Written reports, depositions & trial experience.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING; Vehicle Dynamics and Design, Vehicle Safety & Crash Reconstruction, Accident Biomechanics, Finite Element Modeling in Computer Aided Design, Advanced Mechanical Design and Failure Analysis (CSUS); Motorcycle Accident reconstruction, (Northwestern University); EDR Certification, Tech 1, Tech II, EDR Analysis Certification (Collision Safety Institute); Applying Automotive EDR Data to Traffic Crash Reconstruction (SAE Society of Automotive Engineers International); Expert witness training (SEAK Inc.); Advanced Accident Reconstruction Utilizing Human Factors course (Northwestern University); Photogrammetry for Collision Reconstruction (Lightpoint Data).

HONORS / AWARDS; Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award, University of California, Davis. Outstanding Research Award, California State University. NASA Faculty Fellow. Chairman of the Technical Committee on Bond Graph Modeling & Simulation. SCS Society for Modeling and Simulation International. Chairman of the ICBGM’2021 International Conference on Bond Graph Modeling & Simulation. International Keynote Speaker in Germany, Italy, France, Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico. Editor of 14 books & author of 70 technical research papers.

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