P. RUTHRESWARAN
SENIOR FORENSIC FIRE ENGINEER
MSc Fire Safety Engineering
BEng Mechanical - Marine Tech
IAAI-CFI, CFEI (NAFI/IAFI)
Professional Tech (MBOT)
Fire Risk Assessor (IFE)
LT RMN (RTD)
Grad Eng (BEM), M(IEM), M(IAAI), MIFireE
Ruthreswaran is the Senior Forensic Fire Engineer at Thistlegorm Forensic, bringing over 17 years of engineering and forensic investigation experience. With a Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering and a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical – Marine Technology, Ruthreswaran has honed his expertise in fire origin and cause investigations, failure investigations, and accident reconstruction.
Ruthreswaran's background is uniquely diverse, beginning his career with the Royal Malaysian Navy, where he gained extensive technical training, alongside his qualifications as a marine engineer. His military experience also instilled a strong sense of discipline and a results-driven approach to research, strategic planning, and problem-solving.
Ruthreswaran holds several prestigious certifications, including Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI), Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI-NAFI/IAFI), Fire Risk Assessor (IFEM), and Professional Technologist (MBOT). Additionally, he is a qualified Chemical Health Risk Assessor and a certified Safety and Health Officer, accredited by NIOSH. Ruthreswaran is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), the Institution of Fire Engineers (AIFireE), and the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI).
With his wide-ranging qualifications, Ruthreswaran excels in managing forensic investigations, including fire and explosion investigations, damage assessment, and fire risk assessments.