Robert Heidersbach

Robert Heidersbach is an experienced engineer, forensic consultant, and former professor who has amassed over 45 years within the fields of corrosion and metallurgy. After serving as a professor for over four decades, Robert currently works as a consultant on corrosion and failure analysis issues for major industrial organizations and for various legal clients.

Robert serves as the President of Dr. Rust, Inc. Robert established the company in order to work as a NASA subcontractor, however, he does consulting for a variety of other customers as well. With a focus on corrosion, metallurgy, and materials, Robert consults for clients in the areas of oil and gas production, aerospace equipment, military hardware, construction, litigation, and failure analysis. Several of Robert’s recent projects include work with a pharmaceutical plant in Ireland; a metal rolling mill in the Midwest; major port facilities in Alaska and Peru, and the new Oakland Bay Bridge in California.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Robert Heidersbach enjoys traveling, biking, and kayaking during his free time.

For Robert, travel is all about meeting new people and fully immersing yourself in a new culture. He particularly enjoys learning about the area's history and taking the time to appreciate the architectural influences that are unique to the region as well. Robert aims to make his trips as authentic as possible and interact with the local people. That is why a great deal of his travel is confined to rural areas and small towns.