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B.S., Metallurgical Engineering, University of Illinois. B.S., Industrial Technology, Illinois State University. Master of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology. Licensed Professional Engineer (MO, IL, KS and TX). Over 22 years experience in metallurgy, metallurgical and mechanical engineering conducting failure analysis, accident investigation and product testing and development. Expertise in the analysis of a wide range of machinery and equipment such as boilers and pressure vessels, piping and valves, welded structures, gears, shafts and rotating equipment. Damage and failure analysis of aircraft systems and engines, including reciprocating and turbine engines. Active in accident investigation and reconstruction of automobiles, heavy trucks. Experienced fire and explosion investigator with a specialty in fire cause analysis; Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator. Member of ASM International, National Association of Corrosion Engineers, Society of Automotive Engineers, IAAI, NAFI. Past chairman of ASM Chicago Western Chapter, past member of ASTM F08.17 and ASME Materials and Fabrication subcommittee. Specializes in: failure analysis, metallurgy, metallurgical and mechanical engineering, materials analysis, industrial accident investigation, vehicular and aircraft accident investigation and component failure analysis, fire and explosion investigation, product development and testing. |
