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Malay Ghose Hajra, Ph.D., P.E., BC. GE, ENV SP, F.ASCE

Civil & Geotechnical Engineering Expert Witness

New Orleans, Louisiana
Forensic Geotechnical and Civil Engineering – Levees, Floodwalls, and Coastal Restoration Systems

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Professional Summary

Malay Ghose Hajra, Ph.D., P.E., BC. GE, ENV SP, F.ASCE is a Civil & Geotechnical Engineering expert specializing in subsurface investigation and geotechnical design. With a career encompassing diverse roles in civil engineering, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating soil and foundation distress, assessing erosion and flood control measures, and evaluating construction defects.

Mr. Ghose Hajra has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the Gulf Coast, involving complex geotechnical and civil engineering cases. His Ph.D. in Civil (Geotechnical & Geo-Environmental) Engineering, along with certifications such as EnvisionTM Sustainability Professional and Board-Certified Geotechnical Engineer, 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 soil settlement, flood damage, and construction defects.

Work Experience

Malay Ghose Hajra, Ph.D., P.E., BC. GE, ENV SP, F.ASCE, has over 27 years of experience in engineering and academia. He is currently a Professional Engineer and Consultant at Self Employed in New Orleans, Louisiana, and a Part Time Instructor (Adjunct Faculty) at The University of New Orleans. Previously, he served as Chief Engineer at Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East and held multiple academic positions at The University of New Orleans.

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Malay Ghose Hajra is a geotechnical and coastal engineering expert witness specializing in slope stability and foundation engineering.

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  • 1expert witness in geotechnical engineering cases
  • 2consultation on coastal infrastructure projects
  • 3analysis of slope stability in flood protection systems

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Education

  • Ph.D. in Civil (Geotechnical & Geo-Environmental) Engineering

    Kansas State University · 2001

  • M. Tech. in Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering

    Indian Institute of Technology (I.I.T.), Kharagpur · 1998

  • B.E. in Civil Engineering

    University of North Bengal · 1996

Licenses

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)Louisiana (LA)
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)Mississippi (MS)
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)Texas (TX)
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)Colorado (CO)
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)Minnesota (MN)
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)District of Columbia (DC)
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