Nikhil K Kar, Ph.D., P.E.

Nikhil K Kar, Ph.D., P.E. is a metallurgy and mechanical engineering expert specializing in failure analysis and materials behavior. With a decade of experience in mechanical and materials science, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating mechanical failures, assessing contamination impacts, and evaluating whether equipment function meets industry standards.

Mr. Kar has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in materials science and mechanical engineering. His Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California, along with his P.E. designation, 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 and materials failures.