Todd J. Menna, Ph.D.
Senior Practice Leader, Materials Science and Engineering
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Background
Dr. Todd Menna is an experienced testifying expert in the field of materials science and engineering, focusing on testing and analysis of polymeric, rubber, metallic, ceramic, and composite materials and devices. Dr. Menna’s practice areas focus on mechanical and analytical analysis, performing new product review assistance, failure analysis investigations, patent investigations, and consulting on a wide variety of consumer products and industrial-related accidents involved in litigation, insurance, and industrial and private matters.
Education and Certifications
- Materials Science and Engineering, Ph.D.: University of Michigan (2005)
- Materials Science and Engineering, M.S.E.: University of Michigan (2000)
- Materials Science and Engineering, B.S.E.: University of Michigan (1998)
- Registered Engineering Intern: Illinois (#061033958)
Associations and Memberships
- ASM International (ASM): Failure Analysis Society (2005-Present)
- Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE):
- Inspiring Plastics Professionals (2005-Present)
- Corporate Bylaws & Policies Committee (2019-Present)
- Milwaukee Section – Board Member (2016 to Present), Counselor (2015-2019), President(2019-Present)
- Failure Analysis and Prevention Technical Interest Group (FAPTIG) – Board Member (2005-2025), Secretary (2015-2017), Technical Program Chair (2017-2020), President (2019-2022, 2025)
- Product Design and Development Division (PD3) – Board Member (2025-Present)
- Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Special Interest Group
- Engineering Properties and Structure Division
- Plastics and Pipe Fittings Special Interest Group
- Polymer Analysis Division
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (2018-2022)
- ASTM International: Committee D20, Plastics (2019-Present)
- ASTM International: Committee E30, Forensic Sciences (2013-Present)
- ASTM International: Committee E58, Forensic Engineering (2017-Present)
- ASTM International: Committee F15, Consumer Products (2008-2023)
- ASTM International: Committee F17, Plastic Piping Systems (2011-Present)
- ASTM International: Committee F42, Additive Manufacturing (2018-Present)
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE): Additive Manufacturing Committee (AMS AM) Polymer
- American Injection Molding (AIM) Institute: Advisory Board member for the Plastics Technology & Engineering (PTE) Certificate Program (2018-Present)