HKA is pleased to welcome Dr. Gangjin Li as a Director on its Forensic Technical Services team in Dallas, Texas.  

Dr. Li is a geotechnical engineer with 15 years of consulting and academic research experience in civil infrastructure. He has worked on over 60 large-scale transportation projects throughout North America, requiring in-depth expertise in geotechnical analysis and design, forensic investigation, opportunity and risk assessments, peer review, and technical report preparation. 

Dr. Li’s experience extends to numerical modeling, slope stabilization, and landslide mitigation. He is knowledgeable in the design of spread footings, driven piles, and drilled shafts for bridge and retaining wall foundations; the geotechnical design of earth-retaining structures, including cast-in-place concrete walls, mechanically stabilized earth walls, and sound walls; and short- and long-term settlement analysis for foundations and earth fills. 

Additionally, he has conducted seismic hazard evaluations and structural vulnerability assessments and is experienced with constructability reviews, the selection of construction means and methods, and temporary works design. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Li to our Forensic Technical Services team. His wealth of experience as a geotechnical engineer brings incredible expertise and insight to our organization. With Dr. Li on board, we are excited to expand our capabilities and provide enhanced services to our valued clients.”

Mike Griffin, Partner, Forensic Technical Services Lead, Americas 

Dr. Li holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, as well as a Master of Science in Bridge and Tunnel Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Tongji University in China. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Alabama, California, Maryland, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. 

View Dr. Li’s Expert Centre profile here.  

HKA’s forensic engineering, architectural, and technical experts provide expert advisory, expert determination, and expert witness services for clients worldwide. Depending on the assignment, the firm’s technical specialists act as sole experts within a specialized technical team or collaborate with other experts in complementary disciplines such as quantum, delay, forensic accounting, and commercial damages, known as HKA’s multidisciplinary service.  

Learn more about HKA’s Forensic Engineering, Architectural, and Technical Expert Services.  

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