Nava, N., Swann, J. Impact of Loss of Heat on Fire Sprinkler Systems: How to Reduce the Likelihood of Sprinkler Piping Freeze Failures. NFSA National Fire Sprinkler Magazine, 2021
Nava, N. et al. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modeling Use in Fire Investigations and Matterport Camera. Course Material Manuscript, Defense Research Institute (DRI) Fire Science and Litigation Seminar, September 9 — 11, 2021
Nava, N. Converting a Wet System to a Dry System — What to Consider (and not forget). NFSA National Fire Sprinkler Magazine, 2018
Nava, N., Biteau, H. CFD Modeling of Flammable Gas Concentration Levels and Empirical Validation Proceedings, 9th International Symposium of Fire Investigation Science and Technology (ISFI), NAFI, pp. 209-217, 2018
Nava, N., Biteau, H. Transportation of Li-ion batteries: The State of Charge Parameter. Proceedings, 16th International Conference on Automatic Fire Detection (AUBE)/Suppression, Detection and Signaling Research and Applications Conference (SUPDET), Interflam 07, Vol. 1, pp. 427-439, Hyattsville, Maryland, USA, September 12-14, 2017
Invited Presentations
Nava, N. et al. Property Industrial Plant Fire: Did the Fire Protection System Work?. National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2021 Annual Conference, November 8 — 10, 2021.
Nava, N. et al. Property Industrial Plant Fire: No, It Didn't … Now What?. National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2021 Annual Conference, November 8 — 10, 2021.
Nava, N. et al. Live Burn Technology — Fire Scene Investigations - 3 Quick Hits. Defense Research Institute (DRI) DRI Fire Science and Litigation Seminar, September 9 — 11, 2021
Nava, N, Utiskul, Y. Fire Protection Systems for the Fire Investigator — Do You Need an FPE. Oakland County Association of Arson and Fire Investigations, Inc. (OCAAFII): Online Quarterly Training Session with Exponent, March 16, 2021
Biteau, H, Nava N. CFD Modeling of Flammable Gas Concentration Levels and Empirical Validation. Oakland County Association of Arson and Fire Investigations, Inc. (OCAAFII): Online Quarterly Training Session with Exponent, March 16, 2021
Nava, N, Utiskul, Y. Cleaning the System without Modification (Take the Grease, Leave the Rest as You Found it). International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA) Virtual Fall Technical Seminar and Expo, October 21-23, 2020
Biteau, H, Nava N. CFD Modeling of Flammable Gas Concentration Levels and Empirical Validation. Proceedings, 9th International Symposium of Fire Investigation Science and Technology (ISFI), NAFI, Itasca, Illinois, USA, September 24-26, 2018
Biteau, H, Nava N. Transportation of Li-ion batteries: The State of Charge Parameter. Proceedings, 16th International Conference on Automatic Fire Detection (AUBE)/Suppression, Detection and Signaling Research and Applications Conference (SUPDET), Hyattsville, Maryland, USA, September 12-14, 2017
Nava N, Mahoney S. Evaluation of fiber reinforced polymer bench scale specimen sizes and prediction of full scale flame spread testing for building applications. American Society of Materials Central Massachusetts Chapter 2013 MQP Competition Meeting, Worcester, MA, 2013
Reports
Nava N, Mahoney S, Acosta C, Wright W. Evaluation of fiber reinforced polymer bench scale specimen sizes and prediction of full-scale flame spread testing for building applications. Major Qualifying Project, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 2013
Casola R, Downey R, Nava N, Taylor J. Improving Road Safety in the Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning area. Interactive Qualifying Project, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 2012
Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, and Specialized Training
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) 2021 Annual Conference, November 8 — 10, 2021 (speaker)
"Designing Sprinkler Systems for Longevity and Easy Maintenance", The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, November 5, 2021
DRI Fire Science and Litigation Seminar, September 9 — 11, 2021 (speaker and fire protection demonstration room coach)
"Linear Heat Detection Design and Use in Modern Applications", The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, July 27, 2021
"Energy Code Impact on Commissioning and Integrated Testing", The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, June 21, 2021
"Corrosion Prevention & Freeze Protection in Fire Sprinkler Systems", The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, June 3, 2021
"Understanding and Reducing the Fire Risk of Residential Upholstered Furniture Fires" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, May 24, 2021
"Fire Service Considerations with Lithium-Ion Battery ESS - An Investigation of the Surprise, AZ Incident" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, April 14, 2021
"Design and Inspection Criteria for Freeze Protected Sprinkler Systems" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, April 8, 2021
Oakland County Association of Arson and Fire Investigations, Inc. (OCAAFII): Online Quarterly Training Session with Exponent, March 16, 2021 (speaker)
"The Commercial Club Building - Adapting the Code for Adaptive Reuse" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, March 15, 2021
"BIM-Based Fire - Approval Process" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, February 22, 2021
"The New NIST Fire Calorimetry Database: A Resource for Fire Protection Engineers" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, February 8, 2021
"Sprinkler Hydraulics - The 3rd Edition" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, January 25, 2021
"Florida Building Code 7th Edition: Advanced Course", American Institute of Architects (AIA), 2 LU/HSW (2 Hours), January 20, 2021
International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA) Virtual Fall Technical Seminar and Expo, October 21-23, 2020 (speaker)
"NFPA 770: The New Standard for Hybrid Fire Extinguishing Systems" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, October 20,2020
"Imaging Through Fire Using Narrow Spectrum Illumination" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, October 19,2020
"Freeze Protection and Corrosion Mitigation in Fire Sprinkler System" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, September 30, 2020
"How is COVID-19 Affecting Fire Protection Engineering" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, April 7, 2020
"Probabilistic Fire Risk Analysis in an Automated Intensive Warehouse: A Difference Approach to Fire Safety" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, February 10, 2020
"Oxygen Reduction System for Automated Deep Freeze Warehouse — A Case Study" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, January 13, 2020
"Deluge and Preaction Systems - Introduction, Characteristics and Applications" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, December 4, 2019
"Design and Future Trends of High-Rise Residential Towers — A Comparison Between UK and German Regulations" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, November 25, 2019
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), Complex Fire Investigation for the Insurance Industry, Alcohol Tabaco & Firearms (ATF) National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR), 40 hours tested training, October 28 — November 1, 2019
"Understanding Fiber Optic Linear Heat Detection: Best Design Practices and Application" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, October 23, 2019
"Structural Performance and Particularities of Multi-Story Intermodal Steel Container Structures at Elevated Temperatures" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, October 21, 2019
"The Fire Protection Engineer's BIM Experience" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, February 26, 2019
"The Growing Danger of Non-Certified and Counterfeit Sprinklers" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, January 28, 2019
"SFPE Annual Report" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, May 31, 2018
"Development of In-Rack Sprinkler Protection Guidance for Mini-Load Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, May 3, 2018
"WUI Resiliency: Answering to Climate Change" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, January 22, 2018
National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI), International Symposium on Fire Investigation Science and Technology, 2018 (delegate)
DRI, Fire Science and Litigation Burning Down the House, 2018 (controlled burn station coach)
National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI), Vehicle Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigation Science & Technology Seminar, 2018 (32 hours tested training)
"A Study of Reproducibility of a Full-Scale Multi-Room Compartment Fire Experiment" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, November 27, 2017
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), NFPA 921 Update 2017 course, November 9, 2017
"Understanding Commissioning and System Acceptance Testing" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, September 25, 2017
"Simulating Hospital Evacuation" webinar, The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), 1 PDH, August 28, 2017
16th International Conference on Automatic Fire Detection (AUBE)/Suppression, Detection and Signaling Research and Applications Conference (SUPDET), 2017 (speaker)
National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA), Understanding, Applying and Enforcing NFPA 25, 2017
National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI), National Fire Investigation Training Program, 2017 (28 hours tested training)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), Expert Witness Courtroom Testimony Course, 2015 (40 hours tested training)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), Understanding Fire Through the Candle Experiments, August 20, 2015 (4 hours tested training)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), Fire Investigator Scene Safety, July 10, 2015 (3 hours tested training)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), NFPA 1033 and Your Career, June 22, 2015 (2 hours tested training)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), The Practical Application of the Relationship Between NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921, June 22, 2015 (2 hours tested training)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), Fundamentals of Fire Investigation Course, March 15, 2015 (40 hours tested training)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), The Scientific Method for Fire and Explosion Investigation, March 5, 2015 (3 hours tested training)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), Explosion Dynamics, September 16, 2014 (4 hours tested training)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), Ethics and the Fire Investigator, July 22, 2014 (3 hours tested training)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), Fire Protection Systems, July 22, 2014 (3 hours tested training)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), Documenting the Event, March 6, 2014 (4 hours tested training)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), Ethics & Social Media, March 6, 2014 (3 hours tested training)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), Arc Mapping Basics, June 4, 2013 (4 hours tested training)
International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), Digital Photography and the Fire Investigator, May 31, 2013 (4 hours tested training)