Professional Biography
Mr. Phan joined Momentum Engineering Corp. in 2018 as an intern researching airbag deployment thresholds. After completing his graduate program in 2019, he was hired as a Forensic Engineer to apply his knowledge to accident reconstruction. Since joining, he has received extensive training in site and vehicle inspections utilizing 3D laser scanning, photography, and collision simulation using PC-Crash software. Mr. Phan earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering focusing on mechanical design from California State University, Fullerton, in 2019. His graduate project thesis focused on improving crash safety structures in passenger vehicles. Through his research at CSUF, he gained extensive knowledge of NHTSA and IIHS crash tests and standards, modern vehicle safety features, and experience of finite element analysis to simulate crashes.
Credentials & Certifications
- Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
- Accident Reconstruction and Traffic Engineering (ACTAR)
- FAA Certified Drone Pilot
Representative Consulting Assignments
- Component Failure Analysis | Multiple Locations — Investigation, analysis, and reconstruction of vehicle/system response due to component failure
- Vehicle Electronic Data Download | Multiple Locations — Download vehicle input and response data for analysis of crash sequences
- Vehicle Rollover Analysis | Multiple Locations — Investigation, analysis, and reconstruction of passenger and heavy vehicle rollover crash sequences
- Trucking Analysis — Investigation, analysis, and reconstruction of single and multiple heavy vehicle collisions
- Collision Analysis — Investigation, analysis, and reconstruction of single and multiple vehicle collisions
- Evidence Preservation — Document and preserve evidence for evaluation and analysis
Professional Experience
- Senior Accident Reconstructionist | YA Engineering Services | 2024 - Current
- Senior Associate | YA Engineering Services | 2023 - 2024
- Project Engineer | J. Eftekhar & Associates | 2019 - 2023
- R&D Engineer | Ramp USA | 2018 - 2019
- R&D Engineer | Arjo Huntleigh | 2017 - 2018
Practices & Skillsets
- Graphics & Animation
- HVAC and Mechanical Systems
- Failure Analysis
Publications and Presentations
- Electric Motorcycle Acceleration, Braking, and Regenerative Coast-Down Deceleration Testing and Analysis, SAE (2023)
Education
- Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
- Texas Trucking Association Seminar, Safety Management Council
- Drone Launch Academy, FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Prep Course
- Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM), ACTAR Test Preparation - Comprehensive
- NAIIA Southwest Region Business Meeting & Educational Seminar, Property Adjusting
- NAIIA Southwest Region Business Meeting & Educational Seminar, Accident Reconstruction and Traffic Engineering
- Case Preparation and Courtroom Presentation, Fundamentals of Crash Investigation – IPTM
- Vehicle Lamp Examinations in Traffic Collisions, Fundamentals of Crash Investigation – IPTM
- Tire Examinations – Tire and Wheel Forensics, Fundamentals of Crash Investigation – IPTM
- Safety Belt Examinations, Fundamentals of Crash Investigation – IPTM
- Roadway Evidence, Fundamentals of Crash Investigation – IPTM
- How To Perform a CDR Direct-to-Module Download, Crash Data Training – Crash Academy
- How To Use The Bosch CDR Pro Tool Kit, Crash Data Training – Crash Academy
- ntermediate HVE & HVE-2D Pt. II, HVE Forum
- Intermediate HVE & HVE-2D Pt. I, HVE Forum
- Theoretical & Applied Vehicle Dynamics Pt. II, HVE Forum
- Theoretical & Applied Vehicle Dynamics Pt. I, HVE Forum
- 3D Editor: Functionality, Friction Zones & Importing Models, HVE Forum
- Advanced EDCRASH, HVE Forum
- FARO Zone 3D Event Data Recorder, FARO
- FARO Zone 3D Advanced Animation, FARO
- FE – Mechanical Practice Portal, School of PE
- Planar Impact Mechanics, J. Eftekhar & Associates (JEA)
- Occupant Kinematics, J. Eftekhar & Associates (JEA)
- Advanced Momentum and Delta-V Analysis, J. Eftekhar & Associates (JEA)
- MER (Low Impact) and Post-Impact Analysis, J. Eftekhar & Associates (JEA)
- Advanced Momentum and Collinear Momentum, J. Eftekhar & Associates (JEA)
- Crush and EBS Analysis, J. Eftekhar & Associates (JEA)
- Download and Analysis of Vehicle Modules, J. Eftekhar & Associates (JEA)
- Photogrammetry and Media Analysis, J. Eftekhar & Associates (JEA)
- Heavy Trucking Basics, J. Eftekhar & Associates (JEA)
- Basics of Drawings on FARO Zone/Reality 3-D, J. Eftekhar & Associates (JEA)
- Basics of Documentation of Vehicles/Sites, J. Eftekhar & Associates (JEA)
- Accessing and Interpreting Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- Photogrammetry and Analysis of Digital Media, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- EDR Tool Technician Trainer Mentor Train-The-Trainer Course, EDR Summit
- Toyota TechStream, EDR Summit
- Event Data Recorder User’s Technical Conference, EDR Summit
- The Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- Recon-3D Training Course, Recon-3D
- Introduction to Brake Control Systems: ABS, TCS, and ESC, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- Vehicle Crash Reconstruction: Principles and Technology, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Affiliations
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International)
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Texas Trucking Association (TXTA)
Professional Licenses
- FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot - License #3419941
- Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR) - License #4329
- EIT - Texas - License #72052