Mesbah is a Civil Engineering Professional with nearly 10 years of demonstrated proficiency in the field of Structural Engineering. He specializes in structural analysis and design. His experience includes the design of low- and mid-rise steel and concrete residential buildings, as well as providing as-built plans for bridges and other infrastructure. He has analyzed and designed concrete and steel structural elements, examined bridges for structural deficiencies, and inspected steel framework, reinforcing steel mesh and rods, and concrete forms to ensure quality standards and to verify conformance to specifications and building codes. Mesbah has further experience developing concrete mix designs and is proficient in concrete technology. In addition, he has sound knowledge of safety standards which he is able translate onto construction sites. Mesbah is in expert in AutoCAD and structural design software such as ETABS and SAP.
Amanda is a Fire Investigator specializing in mechanical engineering, failure analysis and origin and cause investigation of fires. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from McMaster University, along with a Co-Op designation. Amanda has attended and participated in over 100 fire scene investigations and mechanical failure examinations.
Hussein is a structural designer and forensic investigator. He is a registered building code designer in Building Structural, Large and Small Buildings with the MMAH and a certified engineering technician with the OACETT. Hussein holds a bachelor’s degree from McMaster University, and he is currently a Master of Engineering candidate at the University of Toronto in Structural & Forensic Engineering. Hussein currently specializes in structural and building envelope investigations, and the design of structural repairs.
He is also experienced in structural and architectural design and building information modelling. He specializes in creating structural and architectural drawings using Autodesk REVIT, as well as preparing structural plans and performing calculations for wood, steel, and concrete structures. Hussein has comprehensive knowledge of the Canadian Building Codes and Standards.
Hasan specializes in preparing Structural Drawings, Architectural Drawings, Site Plans, Structural Calculations for Part 9 Buildings and Commercial Units. Hasan also has comprehensive knowledge in applying the Ontario Building Code, whether Part 3, Part 4 or Part 9, to Residential and Commercial Buildings. Hasan is well versed in the Zoning Bylaws and the Building Permit Processes in most of the municipalities in Ontario. Utilizing this knowledge, Hasan is an expert at securing Building Permits under his seal as Registered Building Code (BCIN) Designer. Throughout this process, Hasan has conducted numerous Building Inspections and managed numerous projects from start to end. Hasan is also an associate member of the Ontario Association of Civil Engineering Technicians and Technologists.
Specializing in fire and explosions investigations and electrical engineering, Chris is qualified as an expert witness in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and has investigated over 1000 forensic incidents to date. In addition to over 10 years of fire and explosions experience, Chris has over 20 years’ experience working as an electrical engineer in the field of high and low voltage motors, generators, transformers and electrical equipment failure mode investigations and analysis, including electrical components design, repair and testing methods.
Bill has conducted over 1,456 fire investigations including fatal fires, explosions of residential structures, commercial structures and vehicles. His professional experience includes over 17 years with the Toronto Police Force and 22 years of fire investigations with the Office of the Fire Marshal. Bill has been declared an expert witness in Youth Court, Provincial Court, Coroners Court and Superior Court.
Dinu is a Lead Engineer with more than 30 years experience in the industry, including more than 23 years in Mechanical, Materials, Product, and Equipment Failure Investigations. Dinu has been the lead investigator on more than 2,500 complex and multidisciplinary investigations in those fields for the insurance industry, risk managers, law firms, manufacturing companies, and private clients. Dinu is a Registered Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario, is designated as a Consulting Engineer, and has been qualified as an expert witness in the Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Dinu has participated in 23 multi-national projects which resulted in the development of new materials and processes. He has taught at undergraduate and graduate levels on materials science and engineering and on failure analysis, and is an active mentor for engineers in training. Dinu is a member of the American Society for Metals (ASM International), American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP, formerly known as NACE, National Association of Corrosion Engineers). Throughout his career, Dinu has delivered both technical papers and presentations at several international conferences on materials science and engineering.
Dinu’s experience and expertise is in a variety of complex metallic and non-metallic (plastic) materials/mechanical failures, mechanical systems and equipment failures, product liability, corrosion, oil spills, residential and commercial plumbing systems and appliances failures, personal injuries associated with product failures, break and entries, insurance fraud, and sprinkler system failures.
Alexa is a Mechanical Engineer, Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator. She has a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Waterloo and a Master’s degree in mechanical and industrial engineering from the University of Toronto. She has attended and investigated over 300 fire scenes, including over 150 vehicle fires.
Michelle specializes in vehicle fire investigation, failure analysis, product liability, residential and commercial appliances, equipment malfunctions in sprinkler systems, and heating and refrigeration equipment. She also has experience investigating vehicle fires including transport trucks, forestry and farm equipment. Prior to entering the field of forensic engineering, Michelle performed mechanical engineering tests and evaluations for Ford Canada and was an equipment engineer for Samsung Austin Semiconductor.
Matt is a Fire and Explosion Investigator with experience in both the forensic engineering and insurance industries. He has participated in hundreds of fire and explosion investigations involving residential structures and large commercial properties. He has also assisted on several large electrical loss remediation assignments and worked extensively on renewable energy projects, performing quality control and assurance of rooftop Photovoltaic installations. In 2016, Matt was named editor of the CAFI journal, a publication produced by the Canadian Association of Fire Investigators.
