Richard P. Baron

Dr. Baron is a Principal and Director for ESi. His forensic engineering consulting career started at Materials Analysis, a respected engineering consulting firm that joined ESi in 2012. He has over 22 years of experience in the failure analysis of metallic, polymeric, and ceramic materials, composites, and coatings. His work experience spans multiple areas, including aviation, HVAC, automotive, commercial products, electronic components, complex mechanical assemblies, and water distribution systems.

Dr. Baron earned his Bachelors and Masters Degrees at Lehigh University and his Doctorate at the University of Virginia. All of his degrees are in Materials Science and Engineering, and he is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas and Oklahoma. He serves as a technical reviewer for ASM International’s Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention, and routinely presents failure analysis investigations at technical forums. He has testified as a qualified professional engineering expert in both state and federal courts.