Dr Richard Woodward

Dr Richard Woodward, EngD, MEng is a mechanical engineering expert specializing in building and vehicle fires. With a career encompassing material testing, failure mode identification, and composite materials, he brings a comprehensive understanding of how these elements interact in fire scenarios. His work centers on investigating mechanical failures, assessing fire origins, and evaluating whether material properties contributed to the incident.

Dr Woodward has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving cases related to plant and machinery fires, white goods appliance fires, and construction injuries. His EngD in Engineering, along with his MEng in Mechanical Engineering with Business Management, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving mechanical failures and fire incidents.