Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness Jose Granda

Jose J. Granda, PhD, PE, is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the California State University in Sacramento, CA. Prof. Granda is a Professional Registered Mechanical Engineer with almost 40 years of experience in the industry. A NASA Fellow, he served as a NASA public spokesman for 17 space shuttle missions.

Degrees and License:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Davis
• ME in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
• MS in Mechanical Engineering,  National Polytechnic University, Ecuador
• PE (Professional Engineer) License in Mechanical Engineering

Specialized Training: Vehicle Dynamics and Design, Vehicle Safety and Crash Reconstruction, Accident Bio-mechanics, Finite Element Modeling in Computer Aided Design, Advanced Mechanical Design and Failure Analysis, CSUS;  Motorcycle Accident reconstruction;  EDR Certification, Tech 1, Tech II,  EDR Analysis Certification, Collision Safety Institute;  Applying Automotive EDR Data to Traffic Crash Reconstruction, SAE Society of Automotive Engineers International;  Advanced Accident Reconstruction Utilizing Human Factors course; Photogrammetry for Collision Reconstruction, Lightpoint Data; Bicycle and Pedestrian Accident Reconstructions; Heavy Commercial Vehicles Accident Reconstruction

Litigation Support - Prof. Granda is an expert in Forensic Engineering and Accident Reconstruction using computer simulations. His cases include accidents involving vehicles and people. He offers services to attorneys for plaintiff and defendant which include thorough written reports, depositions, and trial experience.

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