Johannes C. Laun, P.E.
Fire/Electrical Engineering
Mr. Laun is an electrical engineer, physicist, and Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI). He has many years of experience investigating fires and explosions that include chemical facilities, residential-commercial-industrial facilities, passenger vehicles and trucks, heavy equipment, etc. Mr. Laun is trained in arson investigation techniques. Further, he is Pro-Board Certified and holds a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (NAFI-CFEI) certificate. Mr. Laun is able to conduct examinations in the field designing and constructing tests, performing research, and/or theoretical calculations.
Expertise
- Antennas and Electromagnetics
- Semiconductor Materials, Processing, and Testing
- Electric Shock and Electrocution
- Battery Technologies, including power distribution and fires
- Communications
- Product Liability
- Patents
- Electric Power Distribution
- Electrical Codes and Standards
- Construction Practices
- Clean Rooms
- Failure Analysis
- HVAC
- Physics
- Property Management
- Grounding & Lightning
- Insurance and Subrogation Support
- Alarm Systems
- Medical Equipment
- Heavy Trucking and Equipment
- Manufacturing Equipment & Tooling
- Transformers, Circuit Breakers, and Switchgear
- Electrical and Mechanical Equipment restoration from Fire, Smoke, and Water exposure
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Surface & Micro Analytical Techniques
Education
- M.B.A., Technology Management, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1994
- M.S. Physics, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1984
- B.S.E.E., Electromagnetics and Antennas, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1981
Professional Affiliations
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
- Western Loss Association
- Blue Goose, Greater Chicago Pond
- Member - Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE)
Continuing Education
- Currently P.E. licensed in Illinois, Florida, Ohio, Arkansas, South Carolina, and West Virginia
- Certified Fire Investigator (CFI)
- NCEES and USCEIP records established to expedite licensure in additional jurisdictions.
- Licensed Private Detective, Illinois, License No. 115-002128
- 40 Hour HAZWOPER Certification (29CFR 1910.120)
- Amateur Radio operator - Extra Class (WB9STI)
- Fluent in German