Kryztopher D. Tung, Ph.D.

Consultant

Forensic Services

San Antonio

BACKGROUND:

Dr. Kryztopher Tung received a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on ergonomics and occupational biomechanics from the University of Utah. Prior to this, he received a Master’s degree and Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering both with a focus on bioengineering. Dr. Tung’s primary areas of research include upper extremity musculoskeletal injury prevention in various working populations, lower extremity biomechanics, and gait analysis during various work tasks. This directly translates into his consulting expertise pertaining to injury consistency biomechanics, upper extremity musculoskeletal injury, human gait and balance, slips/trips and falls, vehicle accident reconstruction, and occupant motion. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), and the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB).

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Mechanical Engineering/ Ergonomics and Safety Focus, Ph.D.: University of Utah (2018)

• Mechanical Engineering/ Bioengineering Focus, M.S.: University of Colorado at Boulder (2012)

• Mechanical Engineering/ Bioengineering Focus, B.S.: University of Colorado at Boulder (2010)

• Accident Reconstruction:

· Bosch CDR Tool Technician Training: Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM) (2020)

· At-Scene Traffic Crash/Traffic Homicide Investigation: Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM) (2020)

· Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation: Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM) (2020)

· Traffic Crash Reconstruction I: Northwestern University (2021

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