Expert Bio

Professor Puchovsky is an expert on fire protection systems, means of egress and associated regulatory requirements. He possesses 30 plus years of experience in the field having designed and evaluated a wide range of active and passive fire safety products, strategies and systems. As a professor of practice, Puchovsky brings real-world practical industry experience to his teaching, advising and research.

Research areas/Expertise
Fire Protection Engineering
fire
fire safety
fire science
Fire test and product standards
Sprinkler & water-based fire protection systems
fire characteristics
Fire dynamics
fire modeling
fire testing
fire tests
Extreme weather

Media Coverage

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Boston Guardian
E-Bikes Can Pose Potential Fire Risk

Milosh Puchovsky, a professor in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering, provided analysis for The Boston Guardian about the fire risks associated with batteries in e-bikes when they are charged improperly, stored incorrectly, or not up to industry safety standards.

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