Our fire, chemical, and combustion specialists provide expert analysis in cases involving fire incidents, chemical processes, and combustion phenomena. We evaluate spontaneous combustion, fire dynamics, and chemical reactions to determine causation and liability in complex litigation matters.
Contact UsOur team includes distinguished experts in fire protection engineering and combustion science from leading academic institutions
Professor - Fire Protection Engineering & Chemical Engineering
Our senior fire protection engineer brings exceptional expertise in combustion, fire dynamics, industrial fire protection, and explosion protection. With academic affiliations at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, this expert holds advanced degrees including a BS in Electrical Engineering, MS in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland, and PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of California, San Diego.
This expert has been recognized with prestigious honors including the Sigma Xi Outstanding Senior Faculty Research Award and NSF CAREER Award, and serves on the Editorial Board of Fire Safety Journal. Their research focuses on industrial fire and explosion problems, making significant contributions to the understanding of combustible dust deflagration, ignition behavior, oil burning, and flame propagation dynamics.
Extensive research on deflagration of combustible dust clouds, ignition behavior of combustible dust layers, and industrial fire and explosion dynamics.
Specialized expertise in in-situ burning of oil, spread of oil slicks, velocity measuring techniques in fire-induced flows, and flame propagation behavior.
Teaches Explosion Dynamics, Explosion Protection, Industrial Fire Protection, Fire Dynamics, Combustion, and Heat and Mass Transfer at a premier engineering institution.
Recipient of NSF CAREER Award, Outstanding Faculty Research Award, and IAFSS Thesis Award, with leadership roles in Combustion Institute and professional organizations
Our experts combine scientific principles with field experience to provide definitive analysis of fire, chemical, and combustion incidents
Systematic investigation of fire incidents to determine origin, cause, and spread patterns. We employ scientific methodology to identify ignition sources, evaluate fire dynamics, and assess compliance with fire safety standards.
Expert assessment of spontaneous combustion incidents involving various materials including chemicals, agricultural products, and industrial materials. We analyze thermal properties, oxidation rates, and storage conditions.
Comprehensive evaluation of chemical processes, reactions, and incidents. We assess process safety, reaction kinetics, and material compatibility to determine causation in chemical-related accidents and failures.
Detailed analysis of explosion incidents including dust explosions, vapor cloud explosions, and chemical reactions. We determine blast patterns, overpressure effects, and identify contributing factors.
Investigation of fires involving consumer products, industrial equipment, and vehicles. We evaluate design defects, manufacturing issues, and failure modes that may have contributed to fire incidents.
Development and evaluation of safety protocols for fire prevention, chemical handling, and process safety. We assess compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
We follow established scientific methods and industry standards to ensure accurate, defensible conclusions
Detailed documentation and analysis of physical evidence, burn patterns, and chemical residues at incident sites
Comprehensive testing of materials, chemicals, and components to determine properties and failure mechanisms
Application of fire dynamics, chemical engineering, and combustion principles to reconstruct incident sequences
Evaluation of compliance with applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices
Our experts are ready to provide thorough investigation and expert testimony for your case