Professor Jahan Rasty, Ph.D., PE, MBA

Professor Jahan Rasty, Ph.D., PE, MBA is a forensic engineering expert specializing in failure analysis and accident reconstruction. With a career spanning mechanical design, stress analysis, and materials characterization, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to litigation work. His work centers on investigating root-cause failures, assessing mechanical design integrity, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in dynamic events.

Mr. Rasty has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to forensic engineering, product liability, and premises safety. His Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University, along with certifications such as Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) System Operator, 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 accident reconstructions.