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# Stephanie Bonin, PhD, PE

Stephanie Bonin, PhD, PE, is a biomechanical and professional engineer at *MEA Forensic Engineers & Scientists* in Orange County. She analyzes injury mechanisms in cases involving motor vehicle collisions, trip and falls, industrial accidents, and head injuries. She has Bachelor of Science degrees in Physiology and Engineering Mechanics, a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, and a PhD in Industrial Engineering with a focus in injury biomechanics. Dr. Bonin has extensive helmet research and testing experience and her dissertation focused on relating helmet residual liner crush to head acceleration. She can be reached at [stephanie.bonin@meaforensic.com.](https://www.advocatemagazine.com/mailto:stephanie.bonin@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)