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Timothy R. Smith, PhD, PE
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Dr. Timothy R. Smith is a Principal Consultant at JFAssociates, Inc. based in the Philadelphia, PA area. He has a PhD in Engineering Science from Dartmouth College, majoring in material science & engineering. He is a registered professional engineer (PE) and is widely known for his expertise in investigations involving the performance of mechanical and materials systems, ranging from consumer products and personal protective equipment to complex mechanical systems.
From 2006 to 2009, Dr. Smith worked as a technical director for BAE Systems where his experience included leading the product development organization for the law enforcement equipment manufacturing group and the technical team that developed a complete seven brand product offering for body armor division. From 1995 to 2006, Dr. Smith worked at Exponent, Inc. where he had a progressively evolving role with nationally recognized engineering consulting firm in Mechanics & Materials practice area. Prior to 1995, Dr. Smith was a research fellow with the Institute for Mechanics and Materials at University of California San Diego, and was an Instructor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Dr. Smith is a Member, of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) and the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). He has published more than 19 articles nationally and internationally.
Credentials and Professional Honors
- Ph.D., Materials Science & Engineering, Dartmouth College, 1991
- ENME 667 Fracture Mechanics, University of Calgary (Canada), 1986
- B.S., Civil Engineering (Honours), Queen’s University (Canada), 1981
- Registered Professional Engineer, Virginia #0402-030377
- Registered Professional Engineer, Alberta #034561
Selected Relevant Experience
Industrial Engineering experience includes the following industrial sectors:
- Aerospace
- Automobile
- Chemical processing
- Defense
- Energy generation
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical
- Pipeline
- Railroad
- Security
- Transportation
- U.S. Government
Led product development organization for a premier manufacturer of law enforcement equipment.
Led technical team that developed a complete seven brand product offering for body armor division of the leading manufacturer.
Developed advanced military soft body armor that exceeded all contract performance specifications. Success of the product led to an $11M order.
Developed successful consulting practice involving high profile and large financial exposure investigations.
Directly conducted more than 250 investigations involving the performance of mechanical and materials systems, ranging from consumer products to complex mechanical systems.
Qualified and testified as an expert witness in County and Federal Courts.
Published 19 peer-reviewed articles on materials analysis and performance.
Implemented new ISO-9001 Quality Assurance program in regional office of consulting company.