X-Ray Diffraction Analyst and Expert Witness in Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals, Determination of Polymorph Types, Structural and Failure Analysis, Metal Processing MethodsX-ray diffraction analysis for characterization of inorganic and organic materials.Development of X-ray diffraction techniques and equipment.Patent law, expert witness and technology related to X-ray diffraction, counterfeit pharmaceuticals, determination of polymorph types and failure analysis.Materials synthesis for ceramics and metals.Determination of polymorph types in pharmaceuticals.Development of methods for detecting counterfeit pharmaceuticals.Polymorph stabili...

Ph.D. Metallurgical Engineer Specializing in Energy Generation and Hazardous Waste RecyclingNonferrous Metal Refining;(Cu, Mg, PM, Zn, Pb, Ni, Co)Inorganic specialty and bulk chemicals;(carbamates, AHF, sulfates, ammonium sulfate, chlorides, acid, bases).Energy generation; (coal hydrogenation, coal gasification, hydrogen generation).Ceramics; (Ni3Al, SiC whiskers, sol gel reactions).Hazardous waste recycling;(K061, F006, SPL, copper chemicals).Industrial waste treatment;(heavy metals, coagulants, polymers).Electrochemical systems; (Cu and Zn electrolysis, solid electrolytes, Mg cells.)Process flow diagrams, (concept to reality) and equip...

Mechanical design engineer with emphasis on fracture mechanics, failure prediction and plasma and CVD processing.Mechanical DesignSolid ModelingBiomedical EngineeringStatistical AnalysisDamage and Fracture MechanicsVacuum DesignOptics and Laser EngineeringMicro and Nano PositioningMetal Failure BehaviorProcess ControlPlasma ProcessingChemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)Shock Physics1996 - 2004 Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Technical Staff MemberConducted experimental damage mechanics research predicting ductile fracture in...

Metallurigist expert witness in metals failure analysis and testingFailure analysis of metallic and non-metallic parts.Forensic evaluation of failed metal parts.Metal test methods including electron microscopy, metallurgical testing, chemical analysis and mechanical testing.Metal test methods including x-ray microanalytical techniques, surface analysis techniques, fracture analysis and fractography and x-ray diffraction analysis.High temperature materials properties and selection.Independent ConsultantMetal failure analysis and forensic investigation of metal parts.Routine...

Expert and Consultant for : The Technology, Choice and Use of Metal Working Fluids and for the Optimization of Metal Working Fluid SystemsLubricant FormulationsRecommend specific additives and formulating techniques to achieve desired fluid properties.Water Extendable fluid managementDevelop concentration control and fluid addition programs to optimize fluid performance.Develop programs of biocide additions to work in conjunction with concentration control programs.When necessary recommend other additives to extend fluid life and solve specific problems.Foam Control Water Extendable FluidsWork with clients to determine the root cause of f...

Expert on Aluminum and Magnesium Production Processes and Part Fabrication Consultant for Magnesium, Light Metals (Al and Mg) Fabrication and WeldingMagnesium and aluminum production processes, alloy development, casting, fabrication, extrusion and forging.Alloy steels fabrication, heat treating and materials verification.Start up of magnesium extrusion lines in China; light metal fabrication facilities in China.Commercial and domestic water heating and storage tank evaluations, fabrication and corrosion protection.Reactive metals fabrication welding, corrosion properties, zirconium metal.Corrosion protection evaluations and mediation for...

Mechanical Process Design Expert for Hydrometallurgy PlantsSummaryProcess and project engineering, project management and intensive examination of structural, mechanical and electrical aspect of process systems and the organizational system of plant design,building, operation and maintenance.Mechanical design of large size equipment made of plastic materials such as FGRP.Chlor-alkali industry and organic chlorinations.Bromine industry and organic brominations.Hydrometallurgy plants especially molybdenum.Knowledgeable of rhenium/osmium recovery.Automatic continuous ion exchange systems.Smelting of quartz into silicon metal.Utilities for che...

Mechanical and Metallurgy Consultant with expertise in Analysis, Chemical Test, Failure Analysis, Dimensional Inspections, TQM, and Laboratory ManagementMetallurgical analysis professional providing: Quality Assurance and Quality Control, (QA/QC), failure Analysis, special process audit, steel mill survey, testing, inspections and calibration activities, (per National and International standards).Planning and execution in quality management systems.Planning and execution of QA project plans within preset estimate and revenue budget deadlines.Planning and execution of mechanical and chemical - metallurgical laboratory.Mechanical analys...

Materials and Process Engineer with Over 30 years of Expansive Experience in Metallurgy, Ceramics and Polymers. Specific Expertise in Thick Film Systems, Thin Film Deposition, Corrosion Engineering, Electronic Packaging, and SinteringMaterials and process engineer in metallurgy, ceramics and polymers.Specific expertise in thick film systems, thin film deposition, corrosion engineering, electronic packaging, and sintering, as well as brazing and soldering to dissimilar materials.Commercial product development and government research and development projects (including Department of Defense).Writing of research proposals, presentations and r...

Broad Mechanical and Metallurgical Forensic Expert with experience with Fortune 500 companiesStress and materials failure analysis of mechanical and structural systems.Nuclear waste water handling, alloy selections.High tolerance machining practice improvements.Automated and manual welding procedures to improve, yield, quality, reliability.Industrial boiler explosion system and component failure analysis.Numerous commercial, industrial building component and system failure analyses.Direct reduction plant design and construction with responsibility for the implementing design, modification, procurement, construction, mechanical design, proc...