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Stephen A. Batzer, Ph.D., P.E.

President, Batzer Engineering, Inc.

Fife Lake, MI40 years+ years experience
Forensic Mechanical Engineering – Firearms, Vehicle Crashworthiness, and Material Failure Analysis

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Professional Summary

Stephen A. Batzer, Ph.D., P.E. is a forensic engineering expert specializing in material failure analysis and accident reconstruction. With a career spanning mechanical engineering, materials science, and intellectual property, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating material failure mechanisms, assessing accident causation, and evaluating whether design standards were met.

Mr. Batzer has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving product liability, patent infringement, and vehicle crashworthiness cases. His Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics, along with his Board Certified Forensic Engineer 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 failures and safety standards.

Work Experience

Stephen A. Batzer, Ph.D., P.E., has been the President at Batzer Engineering, Inc. in Fife Lake, MI since 2000. His career spans roles such as Adjunct Faculty at Calvin College, Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas, and Director at Engineering Institute, LLC, among others, with a total professional experience beginning in 1986.

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Stephen A. Batzer specializes in mechanical engineering with a focus on firearms design, vehicle crashworthiness, and accident reconstruction.

Best Use Cases

  • 1forensic engineering cases involving vehicle accidents
  • 2patent analysis related to mechanical devices
  • 3failure analysis in manufacturing processes

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Education

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics

    Michigan Technological University

  • M.S. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering

    GMI Engineering and Management Institute

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

    Michigan Technological University

Licenses

  • Professional EngineerMichigan (MI)
  • Professional EngineerIowa (IA)
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