Axis Consulting announces the addition of Zdravko Salipur, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineer with an emphasis in biomechanics, to the firm.
For immediate release on September 22, 2023
Zdravko Salipur, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineer, joins Axis Consulting, to further augment the firm’s biomechanical practice while also adding Human Factors and Patent Litigation support services.
Hayward, CA, September 22 - Axis Consulting announces the addition of Zdravko Salipur, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineer with an emphasis in biomechanics, to the firm.
Dr. Salipur serves as Senior Engineer, Regional Director, in Arizona. In his new role, Dr. Salipur will perform failure analysis investigations in complex claims and litigated files in the fields of accident reconstruction, biomechanics and injury causation, human factors, patent litigation, premises liability, product liability, and professional liability. Dr. Salipur will also further assist clients in product design through user research analysis.
“We are honored and thrilled to have Dr. Salipur join our firm” stated Conor Meyers, Esq., Principal of Axis Consulting. “His ardent dedication and knowledge of the biomechanics science, its applications to injury causation as well as his extensive background in other pertinent fields is an incredible resource for Axis Consulting and our clients. Dr. Salipur’s extensive experience with testing product-to-human interactions and product design, further allows Axis Consulting to provide human factors and patent litigation support.”
Prior to Axis Consulting, Dr. Salipur served as Manager, Human Factors at Exponent where he conducted incident investigations and product evaluations in relation to biomechanics. His experimental testing included sled to full-scale vehicle testing to component-level mechanical testing with anthropomorphic test devices (ATD) and human subjects. Furthermore, his expertise in motion capturing and ergonomic studies guided decisions in product designs for consumer electronic and industrial machine manufacturer clients.
Dr. Salipur received his Doctor of Philosophy (Dean’s Citation), Masters of Engineering (Summa Cum Laude), and Bachelor of Sciences (Magna Cum Laude) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky. As a graduate research assistant, Dr. Salipur was awarded the prestigious Switzer Fellowship as Principal Investigator for his Doctorate research by the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDR). Dr. Salipur’s research and opinions have been published in a variety of medical engineering and science publications.
“I’m excited to join Axis Consulting,” said Dr. Salipur. “I look forward to continuing to help Axis’ clients with complex issues that arise and utilize my expertise by providing solutions and answers for their complex issues related to human factors, patent litigation, biomechanical and mechanical engineering.”
About Axis Consulting
Axis Consulting, founded in 2007, is a full-service diverse consulting firm specializing in investigative failure analysis services throughout the U.S. Our areas of specialty include but are not limited to construction, civil and structural engineering, biomechanics, geotechnical engineering, transportation, MEP, product liability, premises liability, professional liability, slip coefficient, fire loss, human factors, and patent litigation support. Axis Consulting is headquartered in Hayward, CA, and has offices throughout the United States.
For more information about Zdravko Salipur, Ph.D. and Axis Consulting services, please contact Zdarvko Salipur at ZSalipur@axisconsults.com or Katherine Kim, kathi@axisconsults.com for media inquiries.