Electrical Engineer Fire Explosions Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.1085

New Jersey

Education:

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Southampton University (U.K.) - 1985

Doctor of Philosophy Southampton University (U.K.) - 1989

Certifications and Affiliations:

Chartered Engineer

Chartered Physicist

Member, Institute of Electrical Engineers

Member, Institute of Physics

Member, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 77, Technical Committee on Static Electricity

Member, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 654, Technical Committee on Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids.

Member, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Committee E-27 on Hazard Potential of Chemicals

Specialist Areas of Expertise:

Static Electricity Hazards

Dust Explosions

Gas / Vapor Explosions

Fire/Explosions Properties of Solids, Liquids, Gases and Mists

Safety, Chemical Handling
Classification of Hazardous Areas

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Expert 1085 is the Vice President of a Process Safety Firm in New Jersey.  He has worked extensively as a Process and Operational Hazards Consultant for the chemical, pharmaceutical, food and petrochemical industries.

Expert 1085 is also a regular speaker at training courses in controlling electrostatic hazards and dust explosions and is a member of NFPA 77, NFPA 654, and ASTM E27. 

Expert 1085's research has culminated in the publication of industrial guidelines on electrostatic hazards associated with pneumatic transfer and storage of powders and numerous papers and articles.