CV: Matthew T. Wilson, M.S.
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MATTHEW T. WILSON, M.S.
FORENSIC ENGINEER
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
B.S. Materials Science and Engineering, 1992, University of California at Los Angeles
M.S. Materials Science and Engineering, 1992, University of California at Los Angeles
Simultaneous degrees through departmental scholar honors program.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ASM International
Southwestern Association of Technical Accident Investigators (SATAI)
American College of Forensic Examiners (ACFE)
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Certificate – Authorized OSHA Construction Safety Outreach Trainer
Certificate – Authorized OSHA General Industry Safety Outreach Trainer
Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR) Accredited # 2199
Completed post-graduate courses in biomechanics, anatomy, human factors, accident reconstruction and tire failure analysis.
Certified Audio Recording Engineer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1997 – 2009
INSTITUTE OF RISK & SAFETY ANALYSES, Woodland Hills, CA
Senior Forensic Scientist, Associate Laboratory Director
Duties: Reconstruction, biomechanics, human factors and safety analysis of accidents, including commercial and industrial equipment and premises such as power presses, conveyors, food processing equipment, paper presses, forklifts, industrial powered lifts, heavy construction machinery, skylights and ladders; transportation accidents including automotive, tractor-trailer, commercial bus, motorcycle, ATV, bicycle, railroad, recreational equipment including swimming pools, roller coasters, gym equipment; slip/trip and falls, metallurgical and material defects.
1992 – 1997
HUGHES AIRCRAFT CO. / RAYTHEON CORP., El Segundo, CA
Project Engineer, Primary Test and Evaluation Laboratory
Performed Failure Analysis and testing on electrical and mechanical components and systems for military and civilian applications.
Managed prototyping/product design group and laboratory.
Developed Life Cycle testing analysis systems and tools.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGY
Scanning electron microscope, metallography, mechanical testing, tribometrics, biomechanical testing, forensic mapping and surveying equipment.
Professional photographic, video, and audio test and measurement
Advanced computer simulation and animation capabilities
BACKGROUND
Mr. Wilson has been working as a professional engineer in the areas of failure analysis, accident reconstruction, risk and safety analysis since 1992. Mr. Wilson has performed over 500 forensic evaluations and qualified and testified as an expert witness in numerous high-stakes civil and criminal cases in several states.
Areas of testimony include:
Commercial premises and industrial machinery accidents: forklifts, presses, construction equipment, automatic doors
Transportation accidents: automotive, commercial vehicle
Consumer and recreational products: chairs, ladders, swimming pools
Material analysis: metallurgy, plastics
Mr. Wilson has also conducted numerous risk/benefit studies on behalf of manufacturers, insurers and premises owners.
Fee Schedule and Testimony List available upon request