Accident Biomechanics Reconstruction Expert Witness

Expert Witness No. 1336

EDUCATION

University of California, Los Angeles
PhD, Biomedical Engineering
Emphasis in Biomechanics, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering. Minor field: Injury Epidemiology

California State University, Northridge
Master of Science, Kinesiology - Graduated with Distinction. Emphasis in Biomechanics

California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology - Cum Laude Double Major in Health Science and Kinesiology

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Pre-Medicine and Mechanical Engineering
Graduate School Major in Professional Development

Texas A&M University - El Paso, Texas
Pedestrian and Bicycle Collision Reconstruction
Coursework: Analysis and reconstruction of pedestrian and bicycle vs. automobile collisions

Texas A&M University - Houston, Texas
Analysis of "Low Speed" Collisions
Coursework: Analysis, accident reconstruction, biomechanics, and injury mechanisms in low speed automobile collisions

Texas A&M University - Mesquite, Texas
Collision Trauma Biomechanics
Coursework: Injury mechanisms in automobile collisions

University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Extension - Los Angeles, CA
Psychology coursework

University of California, Riverside - Riverside, CA
Computer Assisted Traffic Accident Reconstruction using MathCAD
Coursework: Accident reconstruction techniques using MathCAD mathematical software

University of California, Riverside - Riverside, CA
Occupant Kinematics and Injury Mechanisms During Motor Vehicle Collisions
Coursework: Automobile collision biomechanics

Society of Automotive Engineers - Davis, CA
Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction
Coursework: Motor vehicle accident reconstruction and cause analysis

TNO MADYMO North America - Livonia, MI
MADYMO 6.1 Introductory Training
Coursework: Education and training regarding modeling applications using MADYMO 6.1

TNO MADYMO North America - Livonia, MI
MADYMO 6.0 Introductory Training
Coursework: Education and training regarding modeling applications using MADYMO 6.0

Engineering Dynamics Corporation - Northridge, CA
EDC Simulation
Coursework: Application and physics-based education and instruction for computer simulations in accident reconstruction

Engineering Dynamics Corporation - Northridge, CA
EDC Reconstruction
Coursework: Application and physics-based education and instruction for accident reconstruction

Northwestern University Traffic Institute - Independent Study
Traffic Accident Investigation
Coursework: Instruction regarding investigation and evaluation of traffic accidents

California Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialist
Sixth Annual CA2RS Training Conference
Coursework: Motorcycle investigation and reconstruction

California Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists
2006 Fall Crash Training Conference - Crash Reconstruction, Start to Finish
Coursework: Accident Reconstruction Training

California Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists
2010 Investigation and Analysis of Rollover Collisions
Coursework: Rollover Accident Reconstruction Training

American Back Society & St. Mary's Medical Center
Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment for Neck & Back Pain
Coursework: Medical topics in neck and back treatment and injuries

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

March '05 - Present
A Private Company
President/Senior Engineer
Reconstruction and biomechanical analysis of accidents, including but not limited to wrongful death, product liability, homicide, criminal matters, slip/trip and falls, falls from heights, premises liability, human factors issues, pediatric injuries, industrial accidents, gun shots, aviation accidents, law enforcement, fireworks accidents, high and low speed vehicle collisions, pedestrian collisions, tractor-trailer collisions, motorcycle collisions, bicycle collisions, and helmet/protective equipment issues.

March '08 - Present
A Private Company
Owner
Research, preparation, and design of forensic animations.

April '09 - April '10
A Crash Reconstruction Organization
Partner for all areas of California.

Sep '06 - Jan '07
At a State University
Baseball Team Biomechanist
Biomechanical analysis of baseball players.

March '04 - Feb '05
Biomechanics Engineering Accident Reconstruction
Associate Biomechanics and Accident Reconstruction Consultant
Accident reconstruction and biomechanical engineering analysis of injury causing accidents.

Sep '03 - Sep '04
SAE
Scientific Publication Reviewer
Volunteer reviewer of scientific research publications pertaining to accident reconstruction and forensic biomechanics.

Jan '03 - April '04
Research Laboratory
Biomechanist and Data Analyst
Research regarding select biomechanical topics in relation to motorcycle crashes and motorcycle helmets.

Jan '03 - Feb '04
Engineering Consulting Firm
Biomechanics and Accident Reconstruction Consultant
Accident reconstruction and biomechanical engineering analysis of injury causing accidents.

Jan '03 - April '03
At an University
Graduate Student Researcher
Researcher in the department of Biomedical Engineering with emphasis on biomechanical topics.

Jan ‘00 - Dec '02
At a Group of Research Engineers and Scientist
Research Associate
Accident reconstruction and biomechanical engineering analysis of injury causing accidents.

Jan '01 - Dec '01
At a State University
Part-time Faculty - Graduate Teaching Assistant
Instructor of biomechanics laboratory, which is an undergraduate upper division course.

Aug '98 - Jan '00
At a Medical Center
Physical Therapy Specialist
Application of therapeutic modalities, assisted and observed patient assessments and evaluations, coached patients through exercise programs, wound care, patient education, and patient ambulation assistance.

VENUES TESTIFIED AT TRIAL

Los Angeles County Superior Court, CA
Fresno County Superior Court, CA
Tulare County Superior Court, CA
San Francisco County Superior Court, CA
Washoe County Superior Court, NV
Orange County Superior Court, CA
Sonoma County Superior Court, CA
Santa Barbara County Superior Court, CA
San Luis Obispo County Superior Court, CA
Stanislaus County Superior Court, CA
Riverside County Superior Court, CA
San Bernardino County Superior Court, CA
Kern County Superior Court, CA
Alameda County Superior Court, CA

Previously retained as an expert in California, Oregon, Arizona, Florida, Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin, South Carolina, Indiana, and British Columbia (Canada), among others.

Qualified as an accident reconstruction and biomechanical engineering expert in civil, criminal, and federal venues.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Traffic Accident Reconstructionist

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Available Upon Request

AWARDS

Available Upon Request

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

A large number of professional and educational (MCLE) presentation to large law firms, insurance companies, national organizations and international organizations. Available Upon Request.

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