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# John Gardiner, PhD PE

John Gardiner, PhD PE, is a Principal and Senior Biomechanical Engineer in the Orange County office of *MEA Forensic Engineers and Scientists*. He has a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, a PhD in Bioengineering, and is licensed as a Professional Mechanical Engineer by the State of California. Dr. Gardiner is responsible for conducting investigations to assess injury mechanics in a variety of cases including automobile collisions, falls, sports injuries, assaults, and shootings. Dr. Gardiner is an active participant in MEA’s biomechanical research programs. He can be reached at [john.gardiner@meaforensic.com.](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/mailto:john.gardiner@meaforensic.com.)

### Articles written by this author:

[![Biomechanics of head injuries and helmet protection](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/media/zoo/images/Bonin_istock_156323194_3d8fdae3dd53e8c1803d99d506b5b366.jpg)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2018-june/biomechanics-of-head-injuries-and-helmet-protection "Biomechanics of head injuries and helmet protection")

## [Biomechanics of head injuries and helmet protection](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2018-june/biomechanics-of-head-injuries-and-helmet-protection "Biomechanics of head injuries and helmet protection")

A biomechanist can evaluate the effectiveness of a helmet in a crash and help prove the severity of impact to the head

[John Gardiner, PhD PE](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/john-gardiner-phd-pe "John Gardiner, PhD PE")
[Stephanie Bonin, PhD, PE](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/stephanie-bonin-phd-pe "Stephanie Bonin, PhD, PE")

[2018 June](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2018-june)

[![Biomechanics and 3D reconstruction in shooting cases](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/media/zoo/images/Gardiner-Young-Fig3_7f2d9f2ce834497e6a51394940c77474.jpg)](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2021-february/biomechanics-and-3d-reconstruction-in-shooting-cases "Biomechanics and 3D reconstruction in shooting cases")

## [Biomechanics and 3D reconstruction in shooting cases](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2021-february/biomechanics-and-3d-reconstruction-in-shooting-cases "Biomechanics and 3D reconstruction in shooting cases")

Ballistics and other physical evidence can answer the key questions of the most likely location and posture of individuals who were shot by police

[Cole Young](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/cole-young "Cole Young")
[John Gardiner, PhD PE](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/john-gardiner-phd-pe "John Gardiner, PhD PE")

[2021 February](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2021-february)

## [Biomechanics and 3D reconstruction in shooting cases](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2024-june/biomechanics-and-3d-reconstruction-in-shooting-cases-2 "Biomechanics and 3D reconstruction in shooting cases")

A biomechanical analysis of the evidence can be key to uncovering what really happened

[Cole Young](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/cole-young "Cole Young")
[John Gardiner, PhD PE](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/authors/john-gardiner-phd-pe "John Gardiner, PhD PE")

[2024 June](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/issues/2024-june)