Dr. Saj Salam is a Managing Engineer in Exponent’s Civil and Structural Engineering practice, based in Irvine, California. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University, an M.S. in Data Science from The University of Texas at Austin, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in California, Illinois, and Texas. Dr. Salam specializes in forensic geotechnical engineering, construction litigation, and computational geomechanics, with expertise in earth dams, slopes, retaining structures, foundations, and the performance of civil infrastructure under natural and construction-related hazards. His work includes failure investigations, risk assessments, and the evaluation of engineering issues arising from design, construction, and site conditions, supporting clients through litigation, arbitration, mediation, and proactive risk management.
