HKA, a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation and dispute resolution, is pleased to announce that Dr. Mohammad Reza Jafari has joined the firm as a Principal in its Forensic Engineering practice.

A globally recognized expert in geotechnical and tunnel engineering, Dr. Jafari has over 36 years of international experience investigating infrastructure failures, construction defects, and geotechnical anomalies. His forensic work has supported litigation, insurance claims, and dispute resolution across major sectors, including transportation, water and wastewater, and underground construction.

Dr. Jafari has led complex infrastructure projects throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. His investigations have addressed tunnel collapses, ground movement, foundation failures, and construction delays. Dr. Jafari has also identified root causes and evaluated liability by applying advanced modeling techniques and field data analysis, contributing to fair outcomes in high-stakes disputes. His technical expertise includes underground construction and rehabilitation, trenchless technologies, deep support of excavation systems, ground treatment, advanced numerical modeling, and forensic analysis.

“Joining HKA is an exciting opportunity to apply my forensic engineering experience to help clients resolve complex technical disputes. Whether it’s analyzing tunnel failures, evaluating construction delays, or uncovering the root causes of structural distress, I’m passionate about delivering clarity and insight that supports fair outcomes and resilient infrastructure.”

Mohammad Reza Jafari, Principal

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Jafari has held senior leadership roles at top engineering firms and served as project manager, design lead, and technical reviewer on multi-billion-dollar infrastructure programs involving tunnels, wastewater systems, rail corridors, and flood protection schemes. His work has been recognized globally, including award-winning projects in Doha, Qatar, and New York City.  

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jafari to HKA. His depth of technical knowledge, leadership in tunnel and geotechnical engineering, and global project experience will significantly enhance our forensic capabilities and client offerings.”

Michael Griffin, Partner, Head of Forensic Technical Services, Americas

Dr. Jafari holds a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of New South Wales and has completed postdoctoral research at both the University of Cambridge and MIT. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Connecticut and Rhode Island and an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering.

For more information about HKA and its Forensic Engineering, Architectural & Scientific practice, visit www.hka.com.

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