Professional Biography
Jonathan Martinez is a Biomechanist at YA Group with nearly five years of experience and is ACTAR certified (ACTAR #5015). He has published scientific research with The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
He graduated from UTSA in 2021 with a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering. Before attending UTSA, he had careers in the oilfield as an automotive and heavy truck technician, and as a gourmet chef.
Credentials & Certifications
- FAA Certified Drone Pilot
- The Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR)
Professional Experience
- Biomechanist II | YA Group | 2025 - Current
- Graduate Engineer | Biodynamic Research Corporation | 2021 - 2025
- Project Engineer | J. Eftekhar and Associates | 2021
- Field Service Technician | Beasley Tire Service | 2020 - 2021
- Chef | Guerilla Gourmet | 2014 - 2015
- Derrickhand | Patterson-UTI Drilling Company | 2010 - 2014
Publications and Presentations
- Gall, J., Martinez, J., Watson, R., and Gwin, L. P. Frontal Crash Testing of a Class V Lift Truck ASME Open J. Engineering ASME. January 2024 3 034501 (2024)
- Watson, R.; Bonugli, E.; Greenston, M.; and Santos, E. and Martinez J. “Comparison of Rear Impact Crash Reconstructions to Event Data Recorders in the Crash Investigation Sampling System Database.” Society of Automotive Engineers, 2024. (2024)
- Watson, R.; Bonugli, E.; Greenston, M.; and Santos, E. and Martinez J. “Comparison of Rear Impact Crash Reconstructions to Event Data Recorders in the Crash Investigation Sampling System Database.” Society of Automotive Engineers, 2024. (2022)
Education
- Bachelor's of Science, Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
Affiliations
- ACTAR Member
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Biomedical Engineering Society
- Tire Industry Association