The Real CSI: A Career in Forensic Engineering Sciences

Dr. Liptai received a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of California at Davis in 1996 as well as an M.S. in Biomedical Engineering in 1993. She also holds a second Master’s specializing in robotics from the University of Southern California as well as a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Davis. She has over 27 years of experience as a biomedical consultant in the field of forensic engineering science. She has worked on cases all over the world and recently received the Andrew Payne National Award in recognition for her contributions to the field. BioMedical Forensics is a consulting firm specializing in mechanism and causation of trauma, impact biomechanics, and accident reconstruction.