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Dr. Daniel R. Foster

Expert Welding Engineering and Inspection

Norfolk, VA18 years+ years experience
Forensic Welding Engineering – Welded Structures, Metallurgy, and Non-Destructive Testing

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Professional Summary

Dr. Daniel R. Foster, PE is a welding engineering expert specializing in the design, production, testing, and safety of welded structures. With a wealth of experience in both academia and industry, he brings a unique perspective to litigation work, particularly in analyzing failures and addressing challenges in welded structures. His work centers on investigating welding failures, assessing welding safety, and evaluating whether welding codes compliance has been met.

Dr. Foster has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to welding failures, industrial safety, and compliance with welding codes. His Doctor of Philosophy in Welding Engineering from The Ohio State University, along with certifications such as Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and Professional Engineer (PE), 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 welding engineering and inspection.

Work Experience

Dr. Daniel R. Foster is currently the Principal Engineer at Expert Engineering and Inspection in the Greater Philadelphia Area, a position he has held since July 2016. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at Old Dominion University from July 2014 to August 2017 and was a NASA Glenn Faculty Fellow at NASA Glenn Research Center in 2015.

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Dr. Daniel R. Foster specializes in welding engineering and inspection, focusing on failure analysis and industrial safety.

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  • 1welding process evaluation
  • 2failure analysis of welded structures
  • 3training programs for welding inspectors

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Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Welding Engineering

    The Ohio State University · 2014

  • Master of Science in Welding Engineering

    The Ohio State University · 2008

  • Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering

    The Ohio State University · 2007

Licenses

  • Professional Engineer (PE)Machine Design and Materials (VA)
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