Appointment Highlights National Recognition of the Company’s Technical Expertise in Wind Performance and Infrastructure Resilience
MIAMI — DDA Forensics (DDA), a leading forensic engineering and building consulting firm, has been invited to join the esteemed Wind Hazard and Infrastructure Performance Center (WHIP-C), part of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) Program. WHIP-C unites industry leaders and academic institutions to identify, fund, and advance high-impact research. Faculty at Florida International University, Florida Tech, and Texas Tech University collaborate with industry partners, leveraging state-of-the-art wind testing facilities to drive the program’s research initiatives forward. This collaboration highlights DDA’s commitment to advancing research and innovation in wind hazard mitigation and infrastructure resilience.
As a WHIP-C member, DDA engineers will help propose research initiatives, evaluate study concepts, and collectively determine how NSF grant funding is allocated to approved projects. Member organizations submit real-world challenges and testing priorities for consideration. Projects are reviewed and voted on by the membership network to ensure funded studies address critical industry needs.
“We are thrilled to be part of the WHIP-C network and to collaborate with other leading minds in this field. Our involvement allows us to contribute to research that will have a lasting impact on communities and the built environment,” said Jonathon Diego, Managing Partner, DDA Forensics.
WHIP-C’s mission is to advance solutions that strengthen buildings and infrastructure against extreme wind events, including hurricanes and tornadoes. The center supports industry and government partners seeking innovative approaches to reduce wind-related damage while also helping educate the next generation of engineers and researchers.
“This membership enables us to collaborate nationally, influence applied research, and contribute directly to scientific testing that informs building performance, insurance claims evaluation, and risk mitigation,” said Brian Peterson, Managing Partner, DDA Forensics.
The IUCRC program fosters sustained partnerships among industry, academia, and government to address shared research priorities. Through WHIP-C, DDA joins a network dedicated to advancing technologies and methodologies that enhance structural performance and hazard resilience.
About DDA Forensics
DDA Forensics provides forensic engineering, building consulting and expert witness services for attorneys and insurance carriers throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas. We specialize in evaluating and determining the cause of property damage and failures for residential and commercial structures. With over 20 years of experience, the most advanced education, certifications and technologies, we provide objective and accurate forensic investigations that yield clear, concise, conclusive results. Learn more at www.DDAForensics.com.
About the Wind Hazard and Infrastructure Performance Center (WHIP-C)
The Wind Hazard and Infrastructure Performance Center (WHIP-C) is an Industry–University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). WHIP-C brings together leading universities, industry partners, and government stakeholders to advance research focused on improving the performance and resilience of buildings and infrastructure subjected to extreme wind events, including hurricanes and tornadoes. Through collaborative, member-driven research initiatives, WHIP-C identifies real-world challenges, prioritizes high-impact studies, and supports the development of innovative solutions that mitigate wind-related risks while strengthening infrastructure performance nationwide. Learn more at https://whipc.org/.
About the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC) Program
The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC) Program generates breakthrough research by enabling close and sustained engagement between industry innovators, world-class academic teams and government agencies. Learn more at https://iucrc.nsf.gov/.
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