Richard J. Hornick, Ph.D., CPE, is a licensed psychologist, human factors specialist and certified professional ergonomist. He was a member of the select human factors study team for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and past-president of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Dr. Hornick has taught university courses in human performance, man-machine systems, and industrial psychology. He managed human factors organizations at Bostrom Corp., North American Aviation (Rockwell International), Litton Industries, and Hughes Aircraft Company. He has conducted forensic work as expert witness in product liability and personal injury cases.
Dr. Hornick has conducted forensics-analysis, litigation support and/or testimony in cases involving: Caterpillar, General Motors, McDonnell-Douglas, Porsche-Audi, Beechcraft, Roper Industries, Radio Shack, Maytag, Van Dorn Iron Works, Sitmar Cruise Lines, Honda, Kawasaki, Sikorsky helicopters, Franzia champagne, TRAK, Ingersoll-Rand,
Baskin-Robbins, John Deere, AMTRAK, CALTRANS, CIBA-GEIGY, Chevron, Getman Engineerin,g Chemetron, Black Angus Restaurants, Taco Bell, Mid-Lands Chemical Co,. Fisher-Price, Veterans Administration, United Airlines, Sea-Doo watercraft, Chrysler, Boeing, and Circuit City.
