James Quintiere
Professor
Department of Fire Protection Engineering
University of Maryland, College Park
Ph.D. 1970, New York University
- Expertise
- Compartment Fire Behavior
Fire Induced Flows
Fire Growth on Materials
Scale Model Studies
Credentials
Dr. Quintiere has thirty-two years of experience
in fire research and teaching. He has investigated numerous fire disasters,
including the Branch Davidian Compound fire in Waco,Texas, and the 1986
New Year’s Eve Dupont Plaza fire in Puerto Rico.
His testimony during the civil trial on the Waco tragedy was pivotal to
the jury’s conclusion that the fires were not the result of federal
authorities’ actions.
Dr. Quintiere is the author of more than 75 journal publications and reports.
He is the past chair, International Association for Fire Safety Science.
He is also the recipient of the Department of Commerce Bronze Medal (1976)
and Silver Medal (1982).
- Phone
- 301-405-3993
Address- Department of Fire Protection Engineering
University of Maryland
College Park MD 20742
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