Robert K. Schwarzkopf, P.E., MRSA

Background

Mr. Robert Schwarzkopf earned his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma State University and his M.B.A. degree in International Business from Florida Atlantic University. He is a registered professional engineer and licensed mold assessor in the state of Florida with extensive experience in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, plumbing investigations, and vehicle accident reconstruction. His industry knowledge covers over 25 years of HVAC equipment design, safety certification, equipment application, field troubleshooting, manufacturing optimization, government relations, regulatory compliance, and quality control. He has over 9 years of experience in vehicular crash reconstruction, including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and bicycles.

Mr. Schwarzkopf’s HVAC professional expertise includes thermal design, electrical circuitry, controls, structure, and compliance with safety regulations in the United States and Europe. He is skilled in the installation, application, and troubleshooting of various types of HVAC equipment in both residential and commercial settings, including air-to-air, water-to-air, geothermal, hydronic, and fan coil systems.

His extensive manufacturing background includes a comprehensive understanding of sheet metal forming, copper pipe forming and joining, wiring, assembly, and industrial safety practices. He also has experience managing a research-grade HVAC performance, safety, and sound laboratory, which involved knowledge of relevant standards and practices, data reduction, and calibration compliance.

As a forensic consultant, Mr. Schwarzkopf routinely investigates HVAC and refrigeration failures in residential and commercial settings. He investigates and evaluates mechanical, engineering, and plumbing (MEP) failures; mechanical equipment failures; fire suppression system failures; and consumer product failures. He also performs vehicle accident investigations and is knowledgeable in the downloading and analysis of forensic electronic data from passenger and commercial vehicles. He has experience performing inspections and evaluations on private and public elevator systems including hydraulic, traction, and MRL.

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