Mr. Korinek is a multidisciplined forensic engineer with extensive expertise in Metallurgy, Materials Science, and Mechanical Engineering. He provides clients with valuable information to make informed decisions. His extensive background in failure analysis includes projects serving insurance companies, adjusters, attorneys, defense contractors, manufacturers, and municipalities.

Mr. Korinek holds two academic degrees: Materials Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. He is an active member of ASTM International, ASM International (American Society for Metals), National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE), and The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Mr. Korinek has performed failure analysis on a wide variety of systems, products, and components such as, piping, industrial machinery, electric motors, pumps, valves, fasteners, circuit boards, weldments, appliances, and furniture.

Mr. Korinek’s expertise includes:

• Fracture and Fractographic Analysis
• Corrosion Damage and Leak Investigations
• Chimney, Fireplace, and Gas System Fire and Explosion Investigations
• Casting and Weld Analysis
• Failure Analysis of Plastics
• Analysis of Mechanical Systems
• Analysis of Electrical Overheating Damage

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 2021

Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI 2012

Professional Engineer (Additional states available upon application):
Arizona, 81832
Florida, 100086
Illinois, 62.077203
Michigan, 6201070063
Minnesota, 58085
Wisconsin, 45814

National Engineering Registration, NCEES, 16-867-99
Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, National Association of Fire Investigators, 21712-14168 (Originally obtained 8/05/2016)
Certified Fireplace & Chimney Inspector, Fireplace Investigation Research & Educational Service (F.I.R.E.) Service, FCI-254