Engineering and construction arbitrations are technically complex and often require forensic engineering experts, i.e., technical specialists with expertise in niche engineering domains. MASIN offers specialist technical expert services. Our experts are highly regarded within their sector and have many years of experience both as experts and within the industry.
For detailed CVs or further information regarding any of our Technical Experts, please contact a member of our Business Development team.
Rohit Singhal
Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Energy Expert
Qualification- BEng, IIT Roorkee (India) – Gold Medalist.
Experience- 25+ years
Services- Independent Delay & Quantum Expert, Expert Testimony
Sectors- Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Buildings, Power & Energy.
Awards- “Outstanding Expert of the Year – 2019” by International Arbitrators & Experts in Engineering Sector (IAEE), UAE.
Mr. Rohit Singhal is the owner and CEO of Masin, a business founded with the vision of providing outstanding expert services to clients. This vision, which started as a small provider of expert services in India, has grown to become one of the leading expert service businesses globally. Masin now has a presence in more than eight countries. Mr. Singhal has extensive arbitration experience and has been appointed as lead expert, including court and panel appointed expert, in over 50 arbitrations. These have included areas such as: – Delays, technical issues, valuation and quantum matters covering re-measurement – Variations and changes to work scope – Disruption – Delays and extensions to completion dates – Acceleration and claims related to defects, valuations and incomplete work. In addition, Mr. Singhal has significant experience in “hot tubbing” (witness conferencing) and has been appointed to undertake expert determinations.
Leon Gadsdon
Mechanical Technical Expert
Qualification- Building Services and Energy Engineering, BEng (Hons) Environmental Engineering – Certificate Level Building Services Engineering – Btec Higher National and Ordinary Certificate Industry Welding – Advance City and Guilds Plumbing and Heating – Advance City and Guilds
Experience- 40+ years
Services- Mechanical and Plumbing
Sectors- Commercial, Industrial, Academic, Retail and Domestic
Membership- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (Membership No. 011361) Chartered Engineer (Engineering council registration No. 589372) Cardiff University Bond Solon Civil Expert Witness Certificate - July 2020 UK Register of Expert Witness
Leon is a practicing chartered mechanical engineer of 40 years’ experience in the design and specification of mechanical and plumbing services for commercial, industrial, academic, retail and domestic sector projects.Leon possess extensive practical and academic knowledge to enable him to analytically determine root cause and find workable solutions on technical issues. He is able to interpret and present facts and opinions in a concise way.He has been appointed Lead Expert on cases involving flood damage insurance claims and air conditioning processes for a food processing plant. Leon has also provided Expert Reports and Scott Schedules on alleged mechanical installation defects, including analysis of quantum of claims.Leon routinely attends CPD sessions for expert witnesses in the civil litigation sector. Previous roles include being appointed as Mechanical Associate to an engineering firm with a portfolio of £20m, Senior Project Engineer to lead a team on several secured projects, appointed as resident engineer project manager to assist, set up and run an overseas office in Brunei and numerous project engineering appointments within the construction sector.
Peter G. Noble
Marine & Offshore Expert
Qualification- BSc – Naval Architecture
Experience- 50+ years
Services- Independent Technical Expert, Expert Testimony
Sectors- Off-shore Oil & Gas, Marine
Membership- Canadian Academy of Engineering, Fellow Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, SNAME Centennial Medal -1993 ABS - Linnard Prize for Annual Meetng Best Paper – 2005 Land Medal – 2006 Chartered Engineer, UK Chartered Marine Engineer, C. Mar. Eng.
Principal Naval Architect, Marine and Ocean Engineer with a wide range of expertise and experience in the marine and offshore industries. Peter’s career has included positions with shipyards; with ship and offshore design consultants; with offshore and marine research and development companies; with major classification societies and as chief naval architect with the international oil company.Peter is currently undertaking consulting and advisory assignments internationally in the fields of offshore, marine and arctic technology and engages in lecturing and supporting student and young professional activities on global basis.Peter has recently completed a two-year term as President of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Washington DC and is currently serving as a Vice President of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, London, UK.Professional accomplishments have been widely recognized including receiving the SNAME 2006, Admiral Jerry Land Medal for “Outstanding Accomplishment in the Marine Field”, and he is a recipient of the 2005 ABS-Linnard SNAME prize for best paper. Recognized by the Board of the Offshore Technology Conference and awarded the 2009 OTC Individual Distinguished Achievement Award “for his contribution to innovative marine vehicle and floating system design and engineering, including LNG vessel design, arctic engineering and icebreaker technology and for his dedication to encouraging and mentoring students and younger professionals.”
Tatiana Sakhautdinova
Electrical engineering expert
Qualification- South Ural State University (National Research University)
Experience- 15+ years
Tatiana Sakhautdinova is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of distinguished experience in electrical engineering and project management. Specializing in designing advanced electrical systems and managing large-scale power engineering projects, she has a proven track record of successfully leading and completing complex projects across Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. With her proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and other engineering design software, Tatiana ensures adherence to international standards. She is poised to drive innovation within the company, contributing significantly to its growth and success.
Tony Sykes
IT, Software Licensing, telecoms, and electrical engineering expert
Qualification- BSc Honours degree in Electrical Engineering and a Chartered IT Professional.
Experience- 40+ years
Tony Sykes is a distinguished technology expert specializing in information technology (IT), software, telecommunications, microelectronics, and electrical engineering. With over 40 years of experience in the design, development, and testing of hardware and software products and systems, he offers comprehensive expert advice, consultancy, and expert witness services. He is regularly instructed by international law firms, loss adjusters, and insurers. A highly accredited court expert, Tony has provided evidence in international tribunals, arbitrations, adjudications, and High Court cases, particularly in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC). Tony holds a BSc Honours degree in Electrical Engineering and is both a Chartered Electrical Engineer and a Chartered IT Professional. He is a Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology and a leading figure in professional circles. Tony is a practising Fellow of the Academy of Experts, a member of the Academy’s Council, and a Member of the British Computer Society. Additionally, he is a member of the Society for Computers and Law and a founding committee member of the Society for Computers and Law IT Disputes Group.
Jesus E. Gonzalez, Jr.
Industrial Gas Expert
Qualification- BS, Mechanical Engineering and MBA, Finance
Experience- 50+ years
Jesus E. Gonzalez brings broad-based experience in operations, distribution, and global business management for a Fortune 500 industrial gases company. He led a team that successfully increased global revenues and profitability in two core market segments. His management experience includes overseeing the construction, ownership, and operation of on-site cryogenic and non-cryogenic facilities, as well as pipeline complexes, supplying customers under long-term contracts. The individual plants ranged in size from 50 to 3,000 tons per day of oxygen separation capacity, with hydrogen plants having a capacity of 100 million cubic feet per day.The business scope under his leadership included generating revenue exceeding $1 billion annually, with an operating profit margin of over 25% and a return on capital between 16-17%.
Simon Richards
Oil and gas, chemical process engineering & field development expert
Qualification- BSc (Hons) Chemical Engineering, 1985, C Eng Chartered Engineer, 1992, Eur Ing European Engineer, 1992
Experience- 35+ years
Simon is a seasoned chemical process engineer with 35 years of experience, primarily in the upstream oil and gas industry. He is a Chartered Engineer and a European Engineer, recognized for his extensive expertise in the sector.Simon's career has spanned projects in NW Europe and around the globe, working with numerous oil and gas companies, contractors, and consultants. His broad experience encompasses both onshore and offshore projects, including deepwater operations. He is an expert in oil and gas chemical process engineering and field development, with particular proficiency in pre-FEED capital and operating cost estimating.Currently, Simon operates as an independent consultant, specializing in pre-FEED field development planning. He applies his expertise to the development of oil and gas fields, often evaluating projects on behalf of host governments. His work is distinguished by his strong conceptual and detailed analytical skills.In addition to his consulting work, Simon provides Expert Witness services for engineering and construction legal disputes within the oil and gas sector. He has authored several Expert Witness reports and has been cross-examined in litigation and international arbitration. Simon is also qualified to undertake Expert Determination.
Luis Mota Rodrigues
Renewable Energy Expert
Qualification- MSc. in Material’s Science and Physics Engineering, MBA, MSc. in Economy, Energy Policy and Environment, Post Graduation - Course of Electrical Mobility, Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
Experience- 30+ years
Luis Mota Rodrigues is a renewable energy expert with over 18 years of experience in the PV industry. He holds degrees in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, an MBA, and energy economics. His expertise includes PV plant design, EPC supervision, O&M oversight, and SCADA-based data analytics for large-scale solar projects. As a Subject Matter Expert in Solar PV modules and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Luis has consulted for manufacturers globally and led innovation efforts in the PV and BESS markets. He has also held leadership roles in silicon-based module manufacturing and published over 15 peer-reviewed papers in PV technology and optoelectronics.
David Aron
Lead wind, solar and oil & gas disputes expert
Qualification- BSc. (Hons) Chemical Engineering, MSc. History of Science and Technology, Diploma in Accounting and Finance, and MSc Petroleum Engineering
Experience- 20+ years
David Aron has more than twenty years of experience as an energy expert witness. He is both a chartered chemical engineer and a petroleum engineer. His new company, Energy Expert Witness Services, will undertake expert witness work for wind, solar, and oil/gas disputes internationally. David has experience with most of the major international arbitration centers, including the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, the World Bank's International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in Washington, and the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA). He has also appeared as an expert witness four times in the UK High Court. Previously, he served as the Managing Director of Petroleum Development Consultants, an international oil and gas consulting company.
Farhad Homayoun Shad
Structural Design Expert
Qualification- Ph.D in Earthquake Eng. (ABT), M.Sc Structural Engineering, B.Sc Structural Engineering
Experience- 20+ years
Farhad has extensive experience in design and supervision, project management, client engagement, and project financial management. He excels in leading multi-disciplinary teams and possesses strong technical and management competencies.Farhad is dedicated to working closely with clients and various design disciplines to deliver efficient, robust, and well-coordinated structural designs from initial concept through to completion. He is particularly skilled in team management, with a strong focus on professional development and the delegation of responsibilities. Farhad brings a structured approach to his teams, fostering a unified and seamless design strategy.With over 20 years of experience in structural design, Farhad has worked on a wide range of projects, including high-rise towers, seismic evaluations of buildings, industrial complexes, and oil & gas facilities. He has also been actively involved in research projects with leading authorities and renowned universities, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
Arthur Carlisle
Power generation and industrial expert
Qualification- BSC(HONS) CENG, MIMECHE
Experience- 30+ years
Arthur Carlisle is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with over 30 years of experience in power generation, industrial plants, and project development. He has held senior roles internationally, managing major coal, oil, gas, and renewable energy facilities. Arthur’s expertise covers a wide range of plant and equipment, including gas turbines, steam systems, and wind and solar farms.As a Project and Plant Manager, Arthur has successfully delivered complex construction projects on time and within budget. He has also led daily operations, maintenance, quality control, and environmental management in major energy facilities.Arthur is a seasoned expert witness in international arbitrations, providing expert reports and testimony. His consultancy work includes fault analysis, damage assessments, and cost management, focusing on plant integrity and operational efficiency.
Bevan Clues
Telecommunications and Information Technology Expert
Qualification- Chartered Electrical Engineer, Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology
Experience- 58+ years
Bevan Clues is a Chartered Electrical Engineer and practices as Consultant, Forensic Analyst and Expert Witness in criminal and civil matters. Areas of specialism include Computer Examinations, Mobile device data extractions and analysis. Cell site analysis and Audo/Video. He is a director of Clues Communications Ltd based in Colchester UK. He is experienced in development of hardware, software and systems using formal design methods. An experienced expert witness and instructed in cases in UK and Europe. He has undertaken assignments in UK and Internationally including USA, Saudi Arabia and Europe.
Ravi S Kharb
Mechanical and Electrical systems expert
Qualification- BEng- Mechanical & Automation, Diploma- Mechanical Eng., PGMP- Operations
Experience- 18+ years
Ravi S. Kharb brings over 18 years of extensive international experience in Mechanical and Electrical systems for major infrastructure and building services projects, with a focus on metro rail, rail and road tunnels, airports, naval bases, industrial buildings, and hotels. He has held leadership roles in the design and delivery of underground transportation projects across India, Australia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, including expertise in 70 underground stations and 120 kilometers of tunnels. Ravi specializes in providing technical solutions, integrating and managing multinational delivery teams, and developing specifications within system engineering and system assurance frameworks. With experience across the full project lifecycle—from concept design through to tendering, detailed design, delivery, testing, commissioning, and operations—he has served as Principal Engineer for tunnel ventilation systems and led the design and delivery of mechanical systems, including HVAC, fire protection, and hydraulics.
John Dunlop
Mining Expert
Qualification- BE (Mining), MEngSc, PCertArb, FAusIMM, CP, FIMMM, Member CIMM, Member SME.
Experience- 54+ years
John Dunlop is an Australian mining engineer with over 54 years of experience in both surface and underground mining. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Mining Engineering from the University of Melbourne. John’s career spans base metal and precious metal production, management, and consulting roles across more than 30 countries.After teaching and research at Melbourne University, he worked for BHP, leaving in 1988 as Mine Manager at Yampi Sound. He later became General Manager Operations at Aztec Mining Co., overseeing developments at Bounty, Golden Grove, and Woodcutters before establishing his own consulting group in North Queensland, where he has served a global clientele for over 32 years.John has held leadership positions with companies such as Alliance Resources and Alkane Resources and was awarded the Beryl Jacka Award by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy in 2007.
Peter Sceats
Coal, Uranium, Electricity Cost Expert
Qualification- Technical Analysis, Mathematics & Human Nature in Commodity Markets, Diploma, NLP [Psychology] Diploma and Business Administration Diploma
Experience- 20+ years
Peter Sceats brings over 20 years of expertise in the global coal markets, having played a pivotal role in shaping the industry. He is the founder of the API coal indices, a $500 billion forward market that helps coal consumers, traders, and producers mitigate risk. Peter has brokered several groundbreaking transactions, including the world’s first thermal coal derivative trade and modern floating price physical coal sales.Throughout his career, Peter has held various key roles, such as broking coal derivatives, trading coal for power stations, and risk managing for major companies like RWE, BHPBilliton, Kazatomprom, and Tradition. He has also served as a consultant for numerous private clients, including commodity risk management for the Kazakh Sovereign Wealth Fund in Switzerland.An award-winning broker, trader, and expert witness with around 70 cases under his belt, Peter was named "Pioneer of Risk" by Energy Risk Magazine and Risk Manager of the Year by GlobalCoal.
Wael Ghadban
Engineering Expert
Qualification- BS in Civil Engineering, MS in Civil Engineering
Experience- 35+ years
Wael Ghadban is a Projects Director with experience as an Engineering Expert Witness for the Ministry of Justice and the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department – UAE.He has over 35 years of expertise in construction and contract management, specializing in airports, hospitals, hotels, and residential buildings. This is complemented by deep knowledge of construction law and claim management, based on FIDIC and UAE local contract conditions, including EPC, remeasured, and design-build contracts. He also has extensive experience in cost control, project progress analysis, quantity surveying, tender preparation, design and project planning, and bid evaluation and awards.
Coenraad Esveld
Railway Expert
Qualification- Ph.D. Technical University of Warsaw 1978, M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (cum laude)
Experience- 35+ years
Coenraad Esveld, author of Modern Railway Track, has extensive experience in railway infrastructure, particularly in design and maintenance. He spent 17 years at Netherlands Railways in the Permanent Way Department, where he was responsible for quality control, and served as a professor of railway engineering at Delft University of Technology for 13 years. Since 1991, he has also been the director of Esveld Consulting Services. Throughout his career, he has published hundreds of papers and led numerous research projects. In recent decades, his work has focused significantly on high-speed rail, with close involvement in projects in the Netherlands, Korea, and Taiwan.
V.R. Krishnan
Material & Welding Expert
Qualification- Ph. D., MS. and B.Tech from IIT. He is a Member of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), of the Materials Technology Institute, MTI, New Jersey, Examiner and Faculty for the ASNT – Level III Inspector training program of EIL and Welding Research Institute and External Examiner and Visiting Faculty at Indian Institutes of Technology and at National Institutes of Technology.
Experience- 40+ years
Mr. V. R. Krishnan have over 40 years of experience in Materials Selection, Material Processing, Corrosion, Welding, Fabrication, Quality Assurance, Corrosion prevention, Materials Performance, Integrity Analysis, Fitness for Purpose (FFP) and Residual Life Analysis (RLA), Under Water Welding, Certification, Trouble Shooting, Corporate Ethics, etc.He provides specialist services to all EIL-engineered projects both in India and Overseas, catering to the needs of the Refinery, Petrochemical, Chemical, Fertilizer, Gas Processing, Pipeline, Offshore Engineering, Non-Ferrous Metallurgy, Nuclear, Paper, Power, Cement, Infrastructure and Defence Industry Projects. He has extensive experience in Material Selection, Fabrication, Material Processing, Material Performance, Welding, Corrosion, Residual life Analysis, Failure Analysis, and Quality Assurance, Trouble Shooting.Mr. Krishnan has attained Ph. D., MS. and B.Tech from IIT. He is a Member of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), of the Materials Technology Institute, MTI, New Jersey, Examiner and Faculty for the ASNT – Level III Inspector training program of EIL and Welding Research Institute and External Examiner and Visiting Faculty at Indian Institutes of Technology and at National Institutes of Technology.
Prateek Jain
Process and Mining Expert
Qualification- Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering from IIT Kanpur and aware of MS Project, Primavera.
Experience- 10+ years
Mr. Prateek Jain has over 10 years of experience in Contract Administration, Claim Management, Delay Analysis, Change Management, Tender Management, Quantity Surveying, Quantum Variations, Dispute Resolution, Report Writing and Cost Control of Construction Projects. He has successfully managed several EPC contracts and sub-contracts, across India and Qatar. He has handled several Extension of Time and Prolongation Claims, of individual magnitude up to USD 0.5 Billion by undertaking delay and quantum analysis for projects involving a variety of trades like Civil, Steel Structure, Building & Infrastructure, Static & Dynamic Equipment, Piping, Electrical & Instrumentation, Painting & Insulation etc.Mr. Jain completed his Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering from IIT Kanpur and aware of MS Project, Primavera.
Shweta Srivastava
Geotechnical & Structural Expert
Qualification- Post-graduated in Construction Management and graduation in Civil Engineering.
Experience- 7+ years
Ms. Shweta Srivastava, has over 7 years of experience in tendering/bidding, estimation, business development and construction management. Her project experience includes NPK fertilizer plant, oil and gas plant projects and real estate having costs ranging from US$50,000 to US$1 billion. She has worked in international Project Management firms over the years in above domains.Ms. Srivastava post-graduated in Construction Management and graduation in Civil Engineering.
Arighna Ghosh
Waterproofing Expert in Building Sector
Qualification- Graduated in Civil Engineering from Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, Karnataka, Post-Graduation Programme in Construction Management (PGPCM) from National Institute of Construction Management & Research (NICMAR), Pune and Masters in Construction Law and Arbitration (LLM) from Robert Gordon University, Scotland.
Experience- 10+ years
Mr. Arighna Ghosh, has over 10 years of experience in the Construction and Engineering Industry in India and Qatar involving Tendering, Procurement, Costing, Claims, Contract Administration, Vendor Management, Risk Mitigation, Claims and Disputes Analysis and Resolution added with knowledge of Project Management, Planning and Construction Management having worked with a major EPC Contractor. His project experience includes landmark projects like the Mumbai International Airport, Al Rayyan FIFA Stadium, Doha and the Delhi International Airport each ranging between US$ 500 Million to US$ 1 Billion. His profile has enabled him to interact with people from all backgrounds, and over the years and this has helped him in building an excellent connect of the highest standards with professionals from different disciplines.Mr. Ghosh graduated in Civil Engineering from Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, Karnataka, Post-Graduation Programme in Construction Management (PGPCM) from National Institute of Construction Management & Research (NICMAR), Pune and Masters in Construction Law and Arbitration (LLM) from Robert Gordon University, Scotland.