Dr. Rose Figueroa has 9 years of experience in the field of Human Factors and Ergonomics. She earned her BSE in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez and both her MSE and Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. Today, this expert is a Certified Human Factors Professional through the Board of Certification in Professional...
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This is a highly qualified expert who is capable of reviewing the case at hand. He is highly published and has considerable professional and academic experience in the field of ergonomics and engineering, making him capable of commenting on the potential for negligence on the part of the defendant in this case. The areas in which he has consulted with attorneys may be broadly characterized as...
Mr. Bradley W. Probst has 34 years of experience in the field of Biomedical Engineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and his MS in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University. Formerly, this expert held roles as a Mechanical/Project Engineer at Wink Engineering, LLC, and as a Research Assistant at Tulane University. Currently, he...
This highly qualified Ergonomic expert managed her own consulting firm for over 18 years. Her success led her company to be acquired in 2014 by an international Human Factors company. During her time as a private consultant, she has had the opportunity to interact with a broad scope of work environments, work systems, and OHS management styles. This has helped her to creatively problem solve when...
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Mr. Jack Hyde has 43 years of experience in Fire Investigation and Safety Analysis. He earned his BS in Fire Protection and Safety from Oklahoma State University. Today, this expert is certified as a Fire Investigator, Certified Safety Professional, and licensed as a Private Investigator and Professional Engineer in the states of Texas, Mississippi, California, Arizona, Iowa, Arkansas, Oklahoma,...
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This expert consults on all aspects of human factors, applied human performance, ergonomics, and safety. Areas of particular expertise include: human-machine interface design and evaluation, human capabilities and limitations in applied environments, instructions and warning, perception/vision/visibility, the evaluation of equipment and structures from a human use standpoint, and safety-related...
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Dr. Jason A Droll has over 16 years of experience in Human Factors & Ergonomics. He earned his BA in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of California Santa Cruz, and his MS and Ph.D. in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from the University of Rochester. Formerly, this expert served as the Senior Scientist of Human Factors at Talas Engineering, Inc and as a Scientist of Human Factors at...
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This expert is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at a top university in Florida, where she leads the Human Factors Research Team. She has published more than 80 technical papers, book chapters, and conference proceedings in the human factors space. He research focus includes ergonomics and human factors. and...
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Dr. Julia Diebol has over 17 years of experience in the field of Product Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, and Human Factors & Ergonomics. She earned both her BSE in Industrial and Operations Engineering and her Ph.D. in Environmental Health Sciences from the University of Michigan. Today, this expert is a Certified Safety Professional by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and a...
This Certified Professional Ergonomist has been teaching and consulting on human factors/ergonomics, safety and systems for 40 years. He is a member of numerous prestigious professional organizations. As a Research Assistant at Texas Tech University's human factors lab, he served as a consultant to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as well as the Arizona Center for Occupational...
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Dr. Young C Bui has over 10 years of experience in the field of Human Factors and Cognition. He earned his BA in Psychology from the University of California Los Angeles, and his MA and Ph.D. in Psychology from the Washington University at Saint Louis. Formerly, this expert served as a Graduate Researcher at Washington University Saint Louis and as a Research Assistant at the University of...
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This expert has extensive experience with hardwood flooring, including credentials from NOFMA & NWFA. He serves on two NWFA Committees, He also have credentials in carpet inspection, training in woven carpet and rugs, carpet cleaning, repair and re-installation, and water damage restoration. This expert has also assisted Attorneys through all phases of legal action regarding slip, trip and...
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Dr. Bastiaan E. Cornelissen has 36 years of experience in Metallurgical Engineering. He earned his BS in Metallurgical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, his MS in Materials Science from the University of California Berkeley, and his PhD in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. Today, this expert is licensed as a...
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This human factors psychologist has nearly 30 years of experience as a safety analysis professional. She began her career as a Human Factors Psychologist with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and she currently owns and operates a firm that examines the design, instructions and warnings of consumer products. She conducts training for manufacturers on issues such as anticipating...
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Dr. Eric J. Boelhouwer has over 20 years of experience in the fields of Human Factors and Ergonomics. He earned his BS in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and his MBA in Business Administration from Tulane University. He then went on to earn his MISE and Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Auburn University. Today, this expert is a Certified Safety...
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This qualified expert obtained her BS in Psychology and her MS in Applied Psychology/Human Factors Engineering from Clemson University and her MBA from Northeastern. She is Board Certified in Professional Ergonomics and is a member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. She is currently a CEO at a Private Consulting Firm and a Director on the Board for Certification in Professional...
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Dr. David A. Krauss has 19 years of experience in the field of Human Factors and Ergonomics and Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BS in Biopsychology and Cognitive Science from the University of Michigan, and his MA and Ph.D. in Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of California Los Angeles. Formerly, he served as an Instructor and Lecturer of Psychology at the University of...
This expert has over 40 years experience in communication messages and interpretation. He currently conducts research concerned with the interpersonal tactics and message strategies that individuals use in the context of problematic social interactions. He also specializes in communicative intention and the adequacy/inadequacy of messages. This includes the question of how people are most likely...
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Mr. Gary M. Johnson has 38 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BA in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration from Auburn University, his MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. After completing his Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham he completed another MS in Aeronautical Science and Human...
This human factors and ergonomics expert has 20+ years of experience analyzing human performance and behavior. He specializes in warnings and risk perception, product safety, vehicle collisions, pedestrian falls, and related areas. The expert earned his Master's and his Ph.D. in Psychology and Ergonomics from North Carolina State University. He is Board Certified in Professional Ergonomics and is...
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What is a human factors expert witness?
A human factors expert witness is a professional who applies knowledge about human behavior, abilities, limitations, and other characteristics to the design and evaluation of products, systems, jobs, and environments.
In what types of cases can a human factors expert witness provide valuable insight?
Human factors experts are often called upon in personal injury cases, product liability suits, workplace safety investigations, patent disputes, and any case where user interaction with a system or product is at issue.
How can a human factors expert witness help in a product liability case?
They can analyze how the design of a product may have contributed to an accident or injury. This includes evaluating warnings, instructions, and the overall usability of the product.
Are there subspecialties within the field of human factors that an expert witness might focus on?
Yes, some experts may specialize in areas such as ergonomics, cognitive psychology, user experience (UX) design, industrial engineering, or safety science.
Can a human factors expert witness assist in cases involving vehicle accidents?
Absolutely. They can evaluate aspects like driver behavior, vehicle design, road conditions and signage to determine if these elements played a role in the accident.
How does Expert Institute select its Human Factors 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.