Fires (Protection/Cause)

H. Thomas Baker, P.E., CFEI, CFII

Mechanical Engineer

Areas of Expertise:

• Fire and Explosion Investigation
• Testing, Measurement & Analysis
• Metal Fabrication
• Slip & Fall
• Machine Guarding / Safe Practices
• 3-D Computer Modeling
• Stamping and Transfer Presses
• Product Liability
• Manufacturing Processes
• Mechanical Systems

Academic Background:

• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
• B.S., Physics, Jacksonville University

Anthony L. Bocchichio, P.E., CFEI

Mechanical Engineer

Areas of Expertise:

• Dynamic Analysis
• Mechanical Engineering
• Accident Reconstruction
• Mechanical Systems
• Human Factors
• Testing & Analysis
• Water Intrusion
• Vehicular Fire Origin & Cause
• Vehicle System Analysis

Academic Background:

• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Christopher Graham, P.E., CFEI, CVFI

Electrical Engineer

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Areas of Expertise:

• Electrical Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Electronics
• Electrical Generating Systems
• Electrical Safety and Analysis
• Process Control and Safety Systems
• Process Plant Operations
• Fire Origin and Cause Determination

Academic Background:
• M.S., Electrical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University
• B.S., Electrical Engineering, North Carolina State University

Peter Chen, M.S.M.E., M.B.A., P.E., CFEI

Mechanical Engineer

Areas of Expertise:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical Equipment Evaluations
• Aerial Work Platforms
• Fork Lift
• Consumer Products
• Machine Analysis and Guarding
• Analysis and Testing
• Human Factors Analysis
• Accident Reconstruction
• Fire Origin & Cause Determination
• Gas Turbine Engine Systems
• Lubrication or Fuel Systems
• Slip or Trip and Fall

Academic Background:

• M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Hartford
• M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
• Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology

Douglas M. Hrobak, M.S.M.E., P.E., CFEI

Mechanical Engineer

Areas of Expertise:

• Dynamic Analysis
• Mechanical Engineering
• Accident Reconstruction
• Strength of Materials
• Slip and Fall Analysis
• Water Intrusion
• Fire Origin and Cause Determination
• Products Liability
• Premise Liability
• Water Intrusion

Academic Background:

• M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University
• Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator, National Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation Training Program
• EnglishXL Certification Course

Gregory B. Cotten, M.E.C.E., Ph.D., P.E.

Chemical Engineer

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Areas of Expertise:

• Chemical Engineering
• Operations Readiness Reviews
• Chemical Exposure Risk Assessment
• Nuclear Management
• Forensic Chemistry
• Quality Assurance
• Material Sciences
• Facility Operations

Academic Background:

• Diploma, Summa Cum Laude, College of Naval Command and Staff, Naval War College
• Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Idaho
• M.E.C.E., Chemical Engineering, University of Idaho
• Nuclear Power Plant Engineering (Operations and Management), United States Nuclear Power School
• B.S., Control Systems Engineering, United States Naval Academy

Susan A. Lantz, Ph.D.

Mechanical/Biomechanical/Biomedical Engineer

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Areas of Expertise:

• Accident Reconstruction
• Heavy Vehicles/Trucks
• Biomedical Analysis
• Biomechanics
• Product Design & Evaluation
• Finite Element Analysis
• Forensic Engineering
• Human Factors
• Injury Mechanics & Causation
• Low Speed Impact
• Medical/Mechanical Device Design & Testing
• Premises Liability
• Dynamic Analysis

Academic Background:

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering (Orthopedic Biomechanics Focus), University of Illinois - Chicago
• M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky