Thanh Do

Dr. Thanh Do is a structural engineer, forensic investigator, and technical storyteller who helps clients untangle complex construction and infrastructure challenges. His work centers on investigating structural failures, evaluating design and construction defects, assessing the standard of care of design professionals, and identifying root causes of performance issues in the built environment.

Dr. Do brings deep expertise in design-build delivery, collapse investigations, and technical dispute resolution. He has experience spanning a wide range of structures, including base-isolated buildings, aerial guideways and bridges, below-grade station buildings, support-of-excavation systems, marine structures, tunnels, and refineries. He routinely assists attorneys, insurers, general contractors, and design professionals in resolving disputes. He is increasingly involved in early dispute resolution, helping clients address technical concerns before they escalate into formal claims or litigation.

In addition to his forensic work, Dr. Do specializes in visual storytelling, using physics-based animations and technical illustrations to distill complex engineering concepts into clear, compelling narratives for courtrooms, mediations, and negotiations.

Dr. Do also has hands-on experience in the design of new buildings and seismic retrofit of existing structures. He is a frequent speaker and author on topics including structural failures, construction defects, standard of care, risk mitigation, and advanced simulation techniques. A former adjunct professor at the University of California, Berkeley—where he also earned his doctorate in structural engineering—Dr. Do continues to advance thought leadership through both education and practice.