Tarek A. Omar, D.Sc.
Mechanical and Structural Engineering Leader
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Professional Summary
Tarek A. Omar, D.Sc. is a Mechanical and Structural Engineering expert specializing in accident reconstruction and forensic engineering. With a career encompassing mechanical design, structural analysis, and transportation safety, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to complex litigation matters. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing vehicle crashworthiness, and evaluating whether safety standards were met.
Dr. Omar has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to mechanical engineering, transportation safety, and physical security. His Doctorate of Science in Mechanical Engineering from George Washington University, along with his extensive experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and forensic engineering, 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 vehicle dynamics, crashworthiness, and structural integrity.
Work Experience
Tarek A. Omar, D.Sc., has been a Mechanical Engineer / Program Manager at the Department of Transportation / Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in Washington, DC, since 2011. He is also the Founder and Senior Consulting Engineer at Advanced Research and Technology (ART), LLC, in McLean, VA, since 2003, and an Adjunct Professor at George Washington University, Washington, D.C., since 2002. Previously, he was a Research Scientist at George Washington University – National Crash Analysis Center (NCAC) in Ashburn, VA, from 1997 to 2002.
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Tarek A. Omar is a mechanical and structural engineering expert specializing in vehicle crashworthiness and accident investigation for transportation safety.
Best Use Cases
- 1accident reconstruction analysis
- 2transportation safety evaluations
- 3finite element analysis for vehicle safety
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View full reportEducation
Doctorate of Science in Mechanical Engineering
George Washington University · 1999
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Helwan University · 1992
Bachelor of Science in Production and Design Engineering
Menufia University · 1984