Apex Applied Science and Engineering

Engineering Professionals

We're a team of builders, thinkers, designers, and answer seekers.  We approach engagements with curiosity and integrity, using our education and experience to answer the most difficult failure analysis questions.

CFEI, CVFI, ACTAR

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Mr. Bocchichio has forensics experience in automotive accident reconstruction, structural and vehicle fire origin and cause, product liability and the analysis of mechanical systems.

Anthony Tony Bocchichio PE CFEI CVFI ACTAR Senior Mechanical Engineer

CFEI, CVFI, ACTAR

Mechanical Engineer

Steve has expertise in truck, passenger vehicle, motorcycle, and offroad accident investigation and reconstruction, industrial equipment analysis, fire and explosion investigations, product liability, human factors, and mechanical system failures.

Steve Bryan

Electrical Engineer

William is an electrical engineer with a 30-year career that includes lead roles in electrical engineering, systems engineering, mechanical design, and manufacturing operations. 

William Burgess

Mechanical Engineer
Solid Mechanics

Dr. Duffy has forensics experience in product liability and the analysis of mechanical systems.

Michael Duffy PhD Mechanical Engineer Solid Mechanics

Mechanical Engineer

John has expertise in mechanical design, construction, and in engineering and building codes.

John Handel PE Mechanical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Delaney has experience in petrochemical, oil & gas, and industrial energy environments, bringing a combination of electrical engineering expertise, failure investigation experience, and strategic operational leadership to complex industrial incidents, equipment failures, and infrastructure-related matters.

Delaney Mitchell Electrical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

David has experience in Refining, Petrochemical and heavy industrial forensics, bringing a balance of technical expertise and effective communication to complex engineering and human-systems incidents.

David Mustain Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Mr. Nelson has experience in mechanical design, failure analysis, engineering testing, and witness testimony. He has specific expertise in product liability for outdoor consumer goods.

Heon Ryou PhD Materials Science Solid Mechanics

Materials Science
Solid Mechanics

Dr. Ryou is is a Materials Scientist and Mechanical Engineer who specializes in the behavior, degradation, and failure of materials exposed to extreme conditions. He  provides expert guidance on deformation, wear, and fracture of materials exposed to harsh environments.

Heon Ryou PhD Materials Science Solid Mechanics

CFEI

Senior Mechanical Engineer
Principal

Mr. Saunders is a licensed professional mechanical engineer with more than 22 years of experience in failure analysis, engineering design and analysis, engineering testing and evaluation, and forensic engineering. Areas of specific expertise include products, construction equipment, outdoor equipment, and general aviation, to name a few areas.

George Saunders PE Senior Mechanical Engineer Principal

Materials Practice Director
Principal

Dr. Zupan specializes in Materials Expert and Solid Mechanics Expert Forensics witness testimony.  He is an expert with extensive international experience specializing in complex arbitration and cross-border disputes.  He combines rigorous academic expertise with practical industry and government research insights to bridge the gap between complex engineering principles and real-world applications.

Marc Zupan PhD Materials Practice Director Principal
Anthony Tony Bocchichio PE CFEI CVFI ACTAR Senior Mechanical Engineer

CFEI, CVFI, ACTAR

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Mr. Bocchichio has forensics experience in automotive accident reconstruction, structural and vehicle fire origin and cause, product liability and the analysis of mechanical systems.

Anthony Tony Bocchichio PE CFEI CVFI ACTAR Senior Mechanical Engineer

CFEI, CVFI, ACTAR

Mechanical Engineer

Steve has expertise in truck, passenger vehicle, motorcycle, and offroad accident investigation and reconstruction, industrial equipment analysis, fire and explosion investigations, product liability, human factors, and mechanical system failures.

William Burgess

Electrical Engineer

William is an electrical engineer with a 30-year career that includes lead roles in electrical engineering, systems engineering, mechanical design, and manufacturing operations. 

Michael Duffy PhD Mechanical Engineer Solid Mechanics

Mechanical Engineer
Solid Mechanics

Dr. Duffy has forensics experience in product liability and the analysis of mechanical systems.

John Handel PE Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

John has expertise in mechanical design, construction, and in engineering and building codes.

Delaney Mitchell Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Delaney has experience in petrochemical, oil & gas, and industrial energy environments, bringing a combination of electrical engineering expertise, failure investigation experience, and strategic operational leadership to complex industrial incidents, equipment failures, and infrastructure-related matters.

David Mustain Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

David has experience in Refining, Petrochemical and heavy industrial forensics, bringing a balance of technical expertise and effective communication to complex engineering and human-systems incidents.

Heon Ryou PhD Materials Science Solid Mechanics

Mechanical Engineer

Mr. Nelson has experience in mechanical design, failure analysis, engineering testing, and witness testimony. He has specific expertise in product liability for outdoor consumer goods.

Heon Ryou PhD Materials Science Solid Mechanics

Materials Science
Solid Mechanics

Dr. Ryou is is a Materials Scientist and Mechanical Engineer who specializes in the behavior, degradation, and failure of materials exposed to extreme conditions. He  provides expert guidance on deformation, wear, and fracture of materials exposed to harsh environments.

George Saunders PE Senior Mechanical Engineer Principal

CFEI

Senior Mechanical Engineer
Principal

Mr. Saunders is a licensed professional mechanical engineer with more than 22 years of experience in failure analysis, engineering design and analysis, engineering testing and evaluation, and forensic engineering. Areas of specific expertise include products, construction equipment, outdoor equipment, and general aviation, to name a few areas.

Marc Zupan PhD Materials Practice Director Principal

Materials Practice Director
Principal

Dr. Zupan specializes in Materials Expert and Solid Mechanics Expert Forensics witness testimony.  He is an expert with extensive international experience specializing in complex arbitration and cross-border disputes.  He combines rigorous academic expertise with practical industry and government research insights to bridge the gap between complex engineering principles and real-world applications.

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