Brian Pfeifer, PhD, PE
— Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC
Areas of Expertise: Civil Engineering
Dr. Pfeifer is an Engineering Expert with over 27 years of experience in accident reconstruction, roadside safety, guardrails, maintenance of traffic, commercial vehicle collisions, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, and the analysis of mechanical systems and product failures. He has investigated thousands of cases involving a variety of forensic engineering issues.
Dr. Pfeifer has a strong background in the design, development, and implementation of roadside safety hardware including guardrails, bridge rails, and crash cushions. Over 30 patents have been filed worldwide on behalf of Dr. Pfeifer and associated colleagues who invented safer guardrail systems, vehicle storage systems, shipping container handling systems, and material handling and storage methods. He has also utilized his technical knowledge and understanding of patents to assist in a number of matters involving patent litigation.
Dr. Pfeifer has published numerous papers with various organizations, covering topics such as new guardrail systems, energy absorbing guardrail terminals, breakaway sign mechanisms, and material handling technology. He has shared his expertise with many organizations on topics including vehicle collisions, bicycle accidents, roadway construction zones, and accident reconstruction expert witness utilization. Dr. Pfeifer is a registered Professional Engineer in thirteen states and he continues to refine his skills and knowledge of accident reconstruction and roadside safety by staying current with new technology and best practices. Dr. Pfeifer has extensive experience with providing deposition and trial testimony as an Engineering Expert.
Dr. Pfeifer's Professional Accreditations, Degrees, Licenses and Certificates Granted include:
- Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 1997
- M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 1992
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 1990
- Certification in Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 2002
Licensed Professional Engineer, Florida, #53037
Licensed Professional Engineer, Alabama, #28207
Licensed Professional Engineer, Arizona, #76040
Licensed Professional Engineer, California, #M41438
Licensed Professional Engineer, Colorado, #PE.0064291
Licensed Professional Engineer, Georgia, #PE051426
Licensed Professional Engineer, Indiana, #PE12400116
Licensed Professional Engineer, Mississippi #35153
Licensed Professional Engineer, Missouri, #2022017849
Licensed Professional Engineer, Nebraska, #E-7968
Licensed Professional Engineer, New Jersey, #24GE06038500
Licensed Professional Engineer, North Carolina, #057407
Licensed Professional Engineer, South Carolina, #ELS.42159 E
Certified Counter Balanced Forklift Operator
Florida Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control, Certificate #623933
FAA Remote Pilot Certification, #4250439