JP Research, Inc. is a worldwide research consulting firm specializing in statistical, mathematical, engineering and risk analysis. We specialize in assessing whether a product poses an unreasonable risk to user. Our clients include Corporate R&D groups, trade organizations, and major automotive and consumer product manufacturers. The company was founded in 1995 by Jeya Padmanaban, President and Principal Consultant. Jeya is a world-renowned expert in the area of risk analysis, real-world performance and safety studies, particularly with regard to motor vehicle safety and consumer product safety.

Due in part to its state-of-the-art statistical research faculties, JP Research also has a considerable reputation in the litigation and research arena. JP Research’s team of scientists and engineers provide expert testimony in product litigation matters and provide statistical support for research projects.

Overview of Expertise

The following is a list of some of the areas in which JP Research has offered expertise:

• Automotive Crashes/Fires/Crashworthiness
• Children's Injuries / Child Safety Seats / Booster Seats
• Comparative Injury Risk
• Driver Aggressivity/ Aging Drivers
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Fuel Efficiency Standards (CAFE)/Vehicle Compatibility
• Truck-Tractor Trailer Underrides
• Bus Crashes
• Industrial Equipment Accidents/Injuries
• Insurance Claims Data Analysis
• Products
• Motorcycles
• Brakes/Tires/Bearings/Axles/Accelerators
• Elevators/slides
• Cosmetics
• Seat Belt Components/Seat Switches/Airbags
• Rear Seat Belts
• Seat Integrated Restraint Systems (SIRS)
• Seat Backs
• Water Heaters
• Reliability Analysis/Survival Analysis/Life Prediction Models
• Rollover
• Glazing
• Roof Deformation/Injury
• Stability/Handling
• Sudden Acceleration
• Trauma Records
• Warranty Data Analysis
• Wheel Bearings
• Brakes/Tires/Bearings
• Elevators
• Seat Belt Components/Seat Switches

Expert Team

Research Scientists

Senior-level statistical research personnel who initiate and direct the firm’s safety research projects. Typically, these staff members have advanced degrees in operations research, applied mathematics, and/or statistics.

Engineering Scientists

Senior-level staff, typically with advanced degrees, dedicated to solving mechanical engineering, biomechanics, or applied mechanics problems related to vehicle safety and/or crashworthiness.

Statistical Programmers

Experienced SAS programmers and data analysts. Develop models, write probabilistic algorithms for data linking, and use advanced statistical/mathematical techniques. Works with federal and state accident data files on motor vehicles/consumer products/occupational injuries.

Systems/Application Programmers

Experienced commercial and database software programmers. These staff members develop database and software tools to support and perform data analyses on disparate data sets.

Research Analysts

A diverse team of specialists who plan and execute JPR’s research and litigation-related activities. These include: data collection, library research, litigation support, deposition/trial preparation and database applications.