Expert on ceramic sol-gel processing, colloidal chemistry, aerogels, nanotechnology with access to a laboratory for molecular scale fabrication.Synthesis and processing of novel ceramic materials for superior properties and performances.Surface and colloidal science of ceramic particles and sol-gel processing and applications, often using external forces such as radiation or magnetic/electric fields to obtain novel structure and properties.Surface and interfacial phenomena of materials including dispersion of colloidal particles, adsorption/desorption isotherms, steric stabilization of ceramic particles and self-assembly of nanostructure.S...

Expert in musculoskeletal tissues, bone tissue, bioactive ceramics, hydroxyapatite and materials engineering for orthopedic and dental applications.Biomaterials and tissue engineering.In vitro synthesis of musculoskeletal tissues, especially bone tissue.Controlled release of growth factors and effect of material selection.Bioactive ceramics, including hydroxyapatite, bioactive glass and bioactive composites.Porous metals, especially titanium and its alloys.Surface analysis, biocompatability and electrochemical properties, including fretting corrosion resistance.Materials engineering, mechanical properties, design and stress analysis.Orthop...

Photopolymer consultant specializing in optoelectronic technology, digital printing and imaging and new business development for optoelectronic devices and materials.Photopolymer consultant for for optical communications and digital printing and imaging.Acquisition strategy and indepth due diligence experience for acquisition of optical materials and optical device new businesses and technology.Consultant for flexographic printing, printing plates, photo resists and overall imaging technology.Expert witness on technology issues related to optoelectronics, photopolymers, lasers and related business arrangements.

ISO 9001 system implementation, statistical methods and auditingDeveloping systems to meet the requirements of ISO 9001.Implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 quality management systems.Internal auditing of ISO 9001 quality management systems.Writing effective procedures to meet the requirements of ISO 9001.Use of statistical methods and Taguchi design of experiments.Pack cementation processes for aluminizing, chromizing, boronizing and siliconizing.High temperature oxidization resistant coatings, including MCrAlY (molybdenum, chrome, aluminum, yttrium) and aluminide.Plasma spray coatings applied for wear or oxidation resistance.Ceramic co...

Failure Analysis and Product Liability Materials and Manufacturing Expert Focusing Product Quality and Safety of Glass, Polymers, Metals, and CeramicsVacuum process development.Process development for active devices, thin film circuits, thin film deposition and thin film optics.Manufacturing equipment and tooling design.Thin film coating.Manufacturing safety.Failure analysis (device, glass, metal and ceramics).Device reliability and reliability statistics.Photo patterning process development and introduction (spin on and lamination).Electroless and electrolytic plating processes.Statistical design of experiments.Physical and mechanical m...

Packaging DevelopmentGlass bottle use, design, manufacturing, filling, and distribution.Glass fracture analysis.Packaging development and commercialization.Supply chain transformation.Process improvement.Beverage industry best practices.Bottle lightweighting and fracture analysis.Cost reduction and troubleshooting.Expert Witness ExperienceCase WorkProper packaging for a flammable liquid in product liability.Fracture analysis of a glassware in a product liability.Expected behavior of glass bottle in a criminal assault case.Analysis of flame arrestor performance in a product liability.Analysis of pharmaceutical supplier packaging inspection...

Glass - Ceramic Manufacturing Consultant for Moulded, Tubular, Medical and Cosmetic Products, Glass Forming, Glass Ribbon, Laboratory Applications and FluorescentsManufacturing and operations consulting with more than twenty years of experience in a variety of market segments including molded, cosmetic, tubular, and life science product lines.Glass forming defects and fracture analysis (Lexicon, PDA inspection protocols).Glass processing expert - molded, tubular and vials.Glass batch and furnace operations.Glass powder processing.Glass sintering and processing.Glass property and chemical testing (USP / JP /EP compendia testing).Glass raw...

Construction Consultant Specializing in Glass, Mirrors, Curtain Walls, and Building Envelope Failure for National and International Insurance, Construction, and Legal firmsSpecialist in windows, glass, mirrors, curtain walls, entrances, skylights, panel systems, louvers, window films, sealants and similar architectural products. Over 30 years' experience in construction materials, particularly window systems, curtain walls and skylights. Consulting experience includes laboratory and field testing, forensic investigations, insurance claims and expert work on window systems. Expert work related to component use and performance to window...

Expert Witness for Ceramic and Glass Materials, Ceramic Engineering and Root Cause Failure Analysis of Ceramics and GlassExtensive experience and knowledge in the technical and business development, scale up and production of ceramic, metal and polymer composite technologies.25 years of experience in business development, program management, ceramics/ceramic composites, SiC ceramics, polymer composites, metal casting, specialty refractories, equipment design, industrial processing and process control.Advanced engineered materials with emphasis on ceramics and composite materials.Expertise in fabrication techniques, processing, material c...

Glass Expert Including Turn Key Project for Flat Glass, Fiber Glass and High Index of Refraction Glass Beads; Experienced Glass Expert Witness.23 years of glass engineering experience.Glass manufacturing technology: Flat glass, fiber glass, glass spheres and specialty glass.Manufacture of glass, ceramic and mineral beads of varying sizes for proppants.Development and manufacture of specialty glass products including glass microspheres for electronics manufacturing, medical applications, proppants and reflective safety products with high and tailored index of refraction.Forensic engineering and expert witness for glass fracture and ceramic...