Robert Morales

Biography

Mr. Morales joined the YA Engineering Services team in 2023. He has worked in the automotive service and repair field since 1995. Since joining the company, he has been able to effectively apply his knowledge and experience to the field of accident reconstruction, utilizing engineering protocols developed by senior engineers. He has focused his research on computer simulations, accident reconstruction animation, and analytical theories applied to the dynamic response of a vehicle during a collision. Mr. Morales is trained in 3D scanning technology using FARO 3D scanners, as well as sophisticated software programs to process the scanner data. Mr. Morales has conducted vehicle inspections, site inspections, advanced computer simulations, test data acquisition, computer scripting, and software programming. Mr. Morales earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from California State University, Los Angeles, in 2014. He has previously worked in the area of automotive manufacturing with an emphasis on body, chassis, mechanical, and electrical systems. He has also worked with trailer manufacturers and construction equipment design, developing brake-line systems for small trailers, power generator enclosures, trailer frames, power generator electrical distributions, and air compressors.

Publications and Presentations

• Morales, R., Gamboa, J., Nguyen, B., Siddiqui, O. et al., “Accuracy and Validation of Geotab GPS Fleet Tracking Devices” , SAE Technical Paper, 2021-01-0908