VP, Human Factors Practice | Expert Witness in Human Factors, Safety & Risk Perception

Dr. Huntley-Fenner regularly supports product liability, failure-to-warn, and personal injury matters involving consumer products, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and workplace or roadway safety. His work spans both plaintiff and defense engagements across a broad range of industries.

His analyses draw on literature reviews, incident database reviews, statistical modeling, hazard and risk analyses, experimental design, surveys, and human subjects testing. This multi-method approach ensures findings are grounded in both peer-reviewed science and real-world data.

Yes — Dr. Huntley-Fenner has specific expertise in ANSI Z535.6 standards for instructional manuals and has published peer-reviewed research on warnings conspicuity and effectiveness. He is also a certified MCLE provider on human factors and product liability law for the California Bar Association.

Dr. Huntley-Fenner applies cognitive psychology and human factors research to evaluate how individuals perceive, process, and respond to hazards in safety-critical environments such as roadways and grade crossings. His work in this area is supported by published research and prior testimony.

Dr. Huntley-Fenner served on the U.S. FDA Risk Communication Advisory Committee (2010–2014) and has contributed to multiple National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine committees. He also served on ANSI technical advisory groups related to child safety guidelines.

Yes — his academic foundation in cognitive and developmental sciences, combined with applied consulting experience, makes him uniquely qualified to address matters involving children's risk perception, product safety for young users, and human development. He has consulted on child safety for major consumer product manufacturers and standards bodies.