Fire Causation Safety Expert Witnesses

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Fire causation safety expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including fire investigation, fire protection engineering, arson investigation, building codes and standards, and electrical safety. Some of the most common specialties within fire causation safety expert witness work also include fire scene reconstruction, fire behavior analysis, origin and cause determination, explosion investigation, and fire prevention systems evaluation. They have provided opinions on the effects of faulty wiring, improper storage of flammable materials, failure of fire suppression systems, arson-related crimes, and violations of fire safety regulations.

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Stephen Miller Olenick, CFEI, MBA, MSFPE, PEView profile

ID: 29388

Mr. Stephen Miller Olenick, CFEI, MBA, MSFPE, PE

Mr. Stephen M. Olenick has 25 years of experience in Fire Protection Engineering and Forensic Analysis with expertise in Fire and Explosion Investigation. He earned his BS and MS in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland and his MBA in General Business from Loyola University. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator by the National Association of Fire...

Fire Analysis/Modeling Expert Witness | North CarolinaView profile

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Fire Analysis/Modeling Expert Witness | North Carolina

This fire analysis expert received his PhD in engineering mechanics from Virginia Tech. He is a licensed fire protection engineer. He has been involved in research for over 17 years and is currently an associate professor in fire safety engineering technology at an elite university.

Roger Louis Schneider, PhDView profile

ID: 54183

Dr. Roger Louis Schneider, PhD

Dr. Roger L. Schneider has 51 years of experience in the field of Chemical Engineering with a specialized focus in Fireworks and Hazardous Materials. He earned his Ph.D. in Physical Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. He completed his postdoctoral training at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Formerly, he served as a Contract Researcher at the U.S. Army Research,...

Combustion and Fire Research Expert Witness | MarylandView profile

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Combustion and Fire Research Expert Witness | Maryland

This highly qualified expert received his BS in Mechanical engineering, an MS in mechanical engineering and a second in aerospace engineering. His PhD in aerospace engineering was granted by the the University of Michigan. Formerly he served as as a senior fellow at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in their fire research division. Currently he serves as professor and director...

Peter James Leiss, PEView profile

ID: 61246

Mr. Peter James Leiss, PE

Mr. Peter J. Leiss has 22 years of experience in the field of Automotive Engineering and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Connecticut, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada,...

Fire and Window Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Fire and Window Expert Witness | California

This former Chief California State Fire Marshal is a consummate expert in fire protection, building codes, and window safety. He has over 40 years of hands-on expertise and currently serves as Executive Director of the National Code Services Association. He also served as the Chair of California‟s Special Arson Task Force and has extensive experience in the investigation of fire origin, cause...

Daniel Timothy Gottuk, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 72557

Dr. Daniel Timothy Gottuk, PE, PhD

Dr. Daniel T. Gottuk has 34 years of experience in Fire Detection, Fire Dynamics, and Forensics. He earned his BS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Alabama, Rhode Island, and Maryland. Formerly, this expert served as the Senior Vice President of Advanced Solutions, and as Technical Director, Chief...

Fire Protection Engineering Expert Witness | MarylandView profile

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Fire Protection Engineering Expert Witness | Maryland

This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of fire protection engineering. He received his bachelors and masters from the University of San Diego, both in mechanical engineering. His PhD in mechanical engineering was also granted from UCSD. He is on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Wildland Fire as well as the NFPA Technical Committee on Wildlife...

Joseph Howard Romig, CFEI, CFII, CVFI, PhDView profile

ID: 88588

Dr. Joseph Howard Romig, CFEI, CFII, CVFI, PhD

Dr. Joseph H. Romig has 47 years of experience in the field of Applied Physics and Engineering. He earned his BA in Physics from the University of Colorado Boulder and his MS in Plasma Physics from the University of Oxford. He also obtained his Ph.D. in Astrogeophysics from the University of Colorado Boulder. Today, this expert is a certified Vehicle Fire Investigator, Fire Investigation...

Timothy James Myers, CFEI, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 122120

Dr. Timothy James Myers, CFEI, PE, PhD

Dr. Timothy J. Myers has 23 years of experience in the field of Chemical Engineering. He earned his BS in Forest Resources from the University of Washington and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California Berkeley. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator by the National Association of Fire Investigators. He is also a licensed Professional Engineer...

Mark James Svare, CFEI, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 211185

Dr. Mark James Svare, CFEI, PE, PhD

Dr. Mark J. Svare has 42 years of experience in Electrical Engineering. He earned his BEE in Electrical Power System and Biomedical Instrumentation from the University of Minnesota and his PhD in Science and Engineering from the University of Dundee. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator through the National Association of Fire Investigators and a board certified...

Shawn Price Ray, ACTAR, CFEI, CVFI, PEView profile

ID: 256652

Mr. Shawn Price Ray, ACTAR, CFEI, CVFI, PE

Mr. Shawn P. Ray has 32 years of experience in the field of Accident Reconstruction. He earned his AS in Mathematics and Natural Sciences from Fort Hays State University and both his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University. Today, this expert is a certified Traffic Accident Reconstructionist, a certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, a certified Fire...

Erik Matthew Swonder, CFI, MS, PEView profile

ID: 276750

Mr. Erik Matthew Swonder, CFI, MS, PE

Mr. Erik M. Swonder has 20 years of experience in the fields of Electrical Engineering and Fire Investigation. He earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University and his MS in Electrical Engineering from Wayne State University. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire Investigator through the International Association of Arson Investigators. Additionally, he is licensed as a...

Michael Thomas Burr, CFI, MS, PEView profile

ID: 300501

Mr. Michael Thomas Burr, CFI, MS, PE

Mr. Michael T. Burr has 17 years of experience in Materials Science. He earned his BS in Material Science and Engineering from Michigan State University and his MS in Material Science and Engineering from Wayne State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Michigan and New Jersey. He is also a Certified Fire Investigator through the International...

Kenneth James Kutchek, CFEI, PEView profile

ID: 486201

Mr. Kenneth James Kutchek, CFEI, PE

Mr. Kenneth J. Kutchek has 37 years of experience in the field of Electrical Engineering. He earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and today, this expert is certified as a Fire and Explosion Investigator through the National Association of Fire Investigators. He is also licensed as a Professional Engineer in 23 states and as a Professional Electrical...

John Douglas Martens, CFEI, MBA, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 704791

Dr. John Douglas Martens, CFEI, MBA, PE, PhD

Dr. John D. Martens has 29 years of experience in Electrical Engineering. He earned his BS in Electrical Engineering, his MS in Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics, and his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Case Western Reserve University. He also obtained his MBA from the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Today, this expert is licensed as a...

Donald John Hoffmann, CFI, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 6030127

Dr. Donald John Hoffmann, CFI, PE, PhD

Dr. Donald J. Hoffmann has 37 years of experience in the field of Chemical Engineering. He earned his BS in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University and both his MS and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Wayne State University. Today he is a Certified Fire Investigator through the International Association of Arson Investigators and a Fire Investigator through the Alabama Fire...

Joseph L. Nowikowski, CFEI, CVFI, MBA, PEView profile

ID: 6578924

Mr. Joseph L. Nowikowski, CFEI, CVFI, MBA, PE

Mr. Joseph L. Nowikowski has 41 years of experience in the field of Engineering. He earned his BS in Mining Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and his MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He also obtained his MBA with an emphasis in Business Administration from Jacksonville...

Sean Joseph Dee, CFEI, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 6891432

Dr. Sean Joseph Dee, CFEI, PE, PhD

Dr. Sean J. Dee has 18 years of experience in Engineering & Mechanics with expertise in Alternative Energy, Batteries, and Energy Storage. He earned his BA in Sociology and BS in Chemical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University, and his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Today, this expert is certified as a Fire and Explosion Investigator by the...

Gerald Frank Zamiski, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 6938395

Dr. Gerald Frank Zamiski, PE, PhD

Mr. Gerald F. Zamiski has 46 years of experience in Engineering with expertise in Metallurgical Engineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical and Materials Engineering from Southern Illinois University, his MS in Mechanical and Materials Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Metallurgy from the University of California, Los Angeles. Today, this expert...

Fire Causation Safety Expert Witness FAQs

What is the role of a Fire Causation Safety expert witness?

A Fire Causation Safety expert witness provides specialized knowledge in fire investigations, determining the origin and cause of fires, and evaluating safety measures.

In what types of cases can a Fire Causation Safety expert witness be beneficial?

These experts are crucial in cases involving arson, insurance claims, industrial accidents, product liability, and building code violations related to fire safety.

What subspecialties exist within the field of Fire Causation Safety?

Subspecialties include fire investigation, fire protection engineering, electrical fire causation, chemical fire causation, and forensic fire analysis.

How can a Fire Causation Safety expert witness help in a product liability case?

They can determine if a product's design or manufacturing process contributed to a fire, providing critical evidence for product liability cases.

Why is it important to have a Fire Causation Safety expert witness with experience in building codes?

An expert with this experience can identify if any building code violations contributed to the severity or occurrence of a fire.

How does Expert Institute select its Fire Causation Safety expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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