Matthew King
Senior Forensic Engineer
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Professional Summary
Matthew King, PhD is a forensic engineering expert specializing in accident reconstruction and fire investigation. With a career encompassing vehicular accident reconstruction, mechanical and structural failure analysis, and product liability, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing fire origins, and evaluating material integrity in complex forensic cases.
Mr. King has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements internationally, involving vehicular accidents, industrial safety, and fire investigations. His PhD in Applied Mechanics and Engineering Sciences, along with certifications such as Certified Safety Auditor and Certified Fire Investigator A & B, 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 accident reconstruction and fire investigation.
Work Experience
Matthew King has over 28 years of experience in forensic engineering and academia. He is currently a Senior Forensic Engineer/Professor at the Institute of Forensic Science and has been an Engineering Consultant/Owner at CSI Central Valley since 2003. His previous roles include Associate Professor/Academic Leader at Otago Polytechnic Dunedin and Lecturer at California State University Fresno.
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Best Descriptor
Matthew King specializes in forensic engineering with a focus on vehicular accident reconstruction and mechanical failure analysis.
Best Use Cases
- 1expert witness testimony in vehicular accident cases
- 2consultation on mechanical failure investigations
- 3training programs on forensic engineering methodologies
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View full reportEducation
PhD in Applied Mechanics and Engineering Sciences
University of California, San Diego · 1999
MS in Mechanical Engineering
San Diego State University · 1996
BS in Mechanical Engineering
California State University, Fresno · 1994
Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Learning and Teaching
Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, NZ · 2012
Licenses
- Certified Fire Investigator
- Safety Auditor