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Research interests
  • Consumer Appliances
  • Electric Utility Disaster Restoration
  • Electric Utility Low and High Voltage AC Networks
  • Laboratory Examination
  • Lightning and Power Surge Damage
  • Power Quality
  • Lighting and Illumination
Biography Mr. Silva has experience conducting forensic investigations and exams of products and premises with failed components which may hold liability or subrogation options. He has over 20 years of experience in federal law enforcement conducting civil and criminal investigations. His experience includes international assignments. He has testified in administrative, court, and Grand Jury proceedings. Mr. Silva also worked seven years designing, maintaining, and operating power distribution and transmission systems for an electric utility.
Links Email: fsilv009@fiu.edu