Home Breadcrumb caret Partner Content Breadcrumb caret Announcements Breadcrumb caret insPRESS 30 Forensic Engineering Strengthens Geotechnical Engineering Group with the Senior Appointment of Dr. Vito Schifano By -30- Forensic Engineering | February 12, 2019 | Last updated on September 9, 2024 6 min read Plus Icon Image TORONTO, ON, FEB. 12, 2019/insPRESS/– 30 Forensic Engineering, Canada’s leading and fully-independent multi-disciplinary forensics firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Vito Schifano PhD, PE, CEng as Practice Lead of the Geotechnical, Mining and Geo-Environmental Group. Dr. Schifano possess 25 years of combined experience in research, teaching, consulting, design, construction management and forensic geotechnical engineering. He has extensive experience in national and international projects in the manufacturing, oil & gas, mining, power and infrastructure sectors. His technical area of practice is in the geotechnical engineering of soft soils and ground technologies to the remediation, stabilization, closure, restoration and redevelopment of waste sites (mine tailings, acid tars, refinery sludge, coal ash, sediments), contaminated land, brownfields and waterfront sites, roads and railways, dams and embankments. He has led Technical, Business and Client Development initiatives through knowledge-based services for multi-national engineering firms in the area of integrated remediation and revitalization of marginal and contaminated sites, participates to professional committees (DFI-Soil Mixing and ASCE Geoenvironmental) and networks (Sednet, S/S Technology Network) and applied research initiatives with academic institutions. SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES Geotechnical/Mining Redevelopment of Contaminated Sites Heavy Civil Infrastructure Soil Mechanics and Soil Structures Technical & Project Finance Investigations Risk Management Multi Site and Multi-scope Project Management Dr. Schifano holds a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a M.Sc. in Soil Mechanics and Environmental Geotechnics, from Imperial College, University of London (UK) and a Laurea in Civil Engineering from the University of Palermo (Italy). Robert Sparling B.Eng.Mgt., P.Eng., Senior Vice President & Practice Lead, Materials & Product Failure / Piping & HVAC states: “Vito’s professionalism and wealth of knowledge leave those he has worked with a sense of great trust in his abilities. In talking to Vito, you just get the sense that regardless of the issue, he will get the work done in a timely, efficient, and competent manner. Additionally, Vito’s innate charisma makes him a delight to work with. I am very proud to have an internationally renowned Geotechnical expert, Vito, join 30 Forensic Engineering.” About 30 Forensic Engineering 30 Forensic Engineering is one of Canada’s largest and most respected multi-disciplinary forensic firms. Our core team of 70 Professional Investigators, Engineering Technicians and support staff is enhanced through relationships with some of the top scientists, standard-makers and specialized consultants in North America serving a wide variety of industries including: Insurance, Manufacturing, Legal, Construction, Health Care, Commercial and Residential Property, Financial, Government, Hospitality, Mining, Renewable Energy and Transportation. We provide world-class engineering and consulting expertise in: Civil/Structural Failure Building and Fire Code Geotechnical and Mining Biomechanics & Personal Injury Human Factors Collision Reconstruction Transportation Safety Renewable Energy Environmental Health & Safety Multi-disciplinary Remediation Materials & Product Failure / Piping & HVAC Fire / Electrical & Explosion investigations Trucking The Canadian Lawyer Magazine readership acknowledged 30 Forensic Engineering as their top choice in both forensic engineering categories: For further information and media inquiries, please contact: Paul Aquino, Director, Marketing paquino@30fe.com For confidential inquiries on becoming a member of the 30 Forensic Engineering team, please contact: Stephanie d’Obrenan, Senior Manager, People and Culture sdobrenan@30fe.com 30 Forensic Engineering In the News: 30 Forensic Engineering Strengthens Multidisciplinary Remediation Group with the Senior Appointment of Grant Elligsen 30 Forensic 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