Richard K. Spears, Ph.D., P.E.

Dr. Richard Kent Spears' expertise includes multi-discipline Engineering (Mechanical, Structural, Mechanics, Materials, Metallurgical, Civil, Traffic Control and Bio-Mechanics). He is an Adjunct Professor at USF, Department of Engineering, where he teaches Mechanics and Materials Science. His 30+ years of experience includes R&D for NASA, employment at General Electric, Honeywell, Martin Marietta, industry consulting and over 1,100 Forensic Engineering cases. Dr. Spears is a principal of Florida Forensic Engineering, Inc. and is an experienced testifying engineer with emphasis dealing with accident reconstruction of all types and failure analysis. Dr. Spears is a Professional Engineer, Florida State Board of Registration, No. 11449. Education: PhD – Engineering Mechanics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL MS – Metallurgical Engineering University of Denver, Denver CO BS – Metallurgical Engineering, CO School of Mines, Golden, CO

Specialties:

Amusement and Theme Park Accidents Automobile Accidents Black Box Data Interpretation Materials Design & Failure> Metallurgy Motorcycle Accidents

Pedestrian Accidents Slip/Trip/Fall Structural Design & Failure Truck Accidents Work Place Accidents

Elliot L. Stern, Ph.D., P.E.

Dr. Elliot L. Stern's expertise includes multi-discipline Engineering (Mechanical, Structural, Mechanics, Dynamics, Controls, Design and Bio-Mechanics, Manufacturing, product R&D and Patents). His 20+ years of experience includes industry consulting for Fortune 500 companies, Research & Development for the National Science Foundation, Public Health Services, The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center and industry, employment at Design & Manufacturing Solutions, Auburn University, General Motors, McDermott, and Honeywell. His previous company DMS, maintains 85 patents worldwide. As a principal engineer with Florida Forensic Engineering, Inc. and experienced testifying engineer dealing with vehicle accidents, product design and patents. Dr. Stern is a Professional Engineer, Florida State Board of Registration, No. 47986. Education: PhD – Mechanical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (Phi Kappa Phi) MS – Mechanical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL BSME – Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1983 (National Dean's List)

Specialties:

Accident Analysis including vehicular dynamics and occupant restraint (ATV, Automobile, Motorcycle, Tractor Trailer, Truck) Fires & Explosions Industrial Accidents Machine Design & Analysis (Dynamics, Guarding, OSHA Standards, Safety Analysis, Warning)

Patent Infringement Product Design & Failure Analysis System Design & Failure Analysis Safety Engineering Water intrusion origin & cause

Steven J. Koontz, P.E., C.F.E.I., C.V.F.I., ACTAR.

Mr. Steven J. Koontz's expertise includes multi-discipline Engineering (Mechanical, Structural, Design, Fire Investigation, Roof System Integrity, Water Intrusion Testing and Analysis). His 10+ years of experience includes Vehicle, Truck and Motorcycle accident reconstruction and analysis, R&D for HVAC systems, Fuel and Exhaust Design and Management for Next Generation Vehicles Program and Design Support and Product Improvement for strip chassis products for International Truck & Engine. Mr. Koontz is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (No. 8351-3423) and a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (No. 8351-3423V) with the National Association of Fire Investigators. He is certified with The Accreditation Commission For Traffic Accident Reconstruction, ACTAR, (No. 1724). He is also a certified Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) System Operator. Mr. Koontz is a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida, No. 62828; State of Indiana, No. 19700318; State of Kentucky, No. 23994 and State of Ohio, No. 69600. Education: BSME – Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Specialties:

Accident Analysis (Automobile, Trucks / Tractor Trailers, Motorcycle) Fire and Explosion Investigation Cause and Origin (Structures and Vehicles) Mechanical Failure Cause Analysis

Building Envelope Assessment Roof System Integrity Storm Damage Water Intrusion Testing and Analysis

Khaled I. Mostafa, D.Sc.

Dr. Khaled I. Mostafa’s expertise includes multi-discipline Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Civil, Transportation Safety, Road Safety and Car Safety). His 10+ years of experience includes car, truck, motorcycle accident reconstruction and analysis, R&D in crashworthiness and vehicle safety (vehicle structure and occupant restraint), biomechanics, occupant kinematics and injury causation, real world crash data analysis, crash test data analysis as well as government regulations and policies. Dr. Mostafa is certified with the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction, ACTAR, (No. 1946). Education: DSc – Transportation Safety Engineering, The George Washington University, Washington, DC BSc – Mechanical Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

Specialties:

Vehicle Accident Reconstruction (Automobile, Motorcycle, Truck, Tractor Semi-Trailer, ATV and other vehicles) Mechanical Failure Analysis.

Vehicle Regulations and Tests (FMVSS, NCAP, IIHS,...) Real World Crash Data (NASS, FARS, CIREN...) Vehicle Dynamics and Performance.