Joseph P. Crosson, PE
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Professional Summary
Joseph P. Crosson, PE is a metallurgical engineering and failure analysis expert specializing in root cause failure analysis and nondestructive testing. With a career spanning metallurgical engineering, stress analysis, and marine casualty investigations, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating structural failures, assessing metallurgical integrity, and evaluating whether maintenance protocols were adhered to.
Mr. Crosson has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving power plant failures, structural collapses, and marine casualties. His Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, along with certifications as a Certified Welding Inspector and Certified Level III Inspector, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving metallurgical and structural failures.
Work Experience
SOCOTEC — Principal | 2021–Present SOCOTEC (formerly LPI, Inc., Lucius Pitkin) — Principal | 1970–2021
Expert Intelligence
Best Descriptor
Joseph P. Crosson specializes in root cause failure analysis and nondestructive testing for energy and manufacturing sectors.
Best Use Cases
- 1expert testimony in failure analysis cases
- 2consultation for nondestructive testing projects
- 3investigations of marine casualties
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View full reportEducation
Master of Business Administration in Accounting
New York University, Graduate School of Business Administration · 1986
Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering
Polytechnic Institute of New York · 1975
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering
Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn · 1971
Licenses
- Professional Engineer (FL)
- Professional Engineer (NY)