Applied Optics Consultant and Expert Witness: Analytical Instrumentation, Optical Testing, Applied Optics, Non Destructive Testing optical testing, metrology and applied optics as waveguides, lasers cutting, guided wave optics and biomedical measurements.Applied sciences expert, interdisciplinary problem solver. Principal expertise includes:Analytical instrument design and system integration.Optical metrology, optical signal detection, optical waveguide sensors, and planar waveguide optics.Holographic and diffractive optics.Thin film science.Nondestructive testing.Laser cutting.Biomedical measurements.Magnetic resonance.Cell and photobio...

Forensic medicine toxicologist, lecturer, researcher, caseworker, presenter, and expert witness with expertise in illicit drug detection.Forensic medicine (toxicology) lecturer, researcher, caseworker, presenter and expert witness.Detection, analysis and profiling of illicit drugs.Detection, analysis of heroin, amphetamines, catecholamines in the human body.University Professor, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Medicine (Toxicology)Department of Forensic Medicine and Science, 1992 %u2013 PresentSupervising res...

Civil engineer expert witness for geotechnical damage analysis of structures, dams, levees, soils, waste containment facilitiesRegistered Professional Civil Engineer, IllinoisLandslides - Design of slopes to causation analyses for litigationUse of Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering - water resources to retaining wallsFoundation Engineering - design of foundations, settlement, and water effectsExpansive Soils - damage to all types of structuresGeotechnical design of waste containment facilities - static and seismic designGeotechnical analysis of dams and levees - static and seismic design

Civil engineer and construction expert witness for safe structural design of pharmaceutical, chemical and food plantsStructural design of pharmaceutical, chemical, food and other process plantsBio-reactors and other process equipment structural supportsEvaluation of existing buildings for integrity and code complianceCost estimate for repair of building defects and upgrading to current codesStructural failure investigation including water, wind/fire damage assessmentAnalysis of construction schedule delays and assessment of causeInsurance claims support, expert witness testimony and legal supportSite safety analysis including slip and fall...

Consultant Automotive Forensic and insurance InvestigationsAutomotive system operation, diagnosis and repair.Automotive mechanical forensic investigations.Instructional design for automotive school curriculum.Automotive insurance inspections.Report writing and court room procedure.Wrote book on automotive electrical and electronic systems.Preparation of technical training mantels for gasoline and diesel engines, including diesel engine electronics and fuel management systems.Certified Master Trainer by the Association of Diesel Specialists.Test and assessment development (psychometrics), and job profiling.

USCG TVEL vetting inspections, SIRE vetting inspections, Off Shore Construction SurveyorISM/ISO Internal Auditor sub-contracted by ship owners.Crisis management.Oil spill response.Marine firefighting.Strategy and tactics.Spill management team.Company security officer.Advanced safety auditing.Participated in numerous spill drills.Offshore construction - (platforms and rigs).P & I surveys.Advanced media training.Independent Marine Consultant, 1990 - PresentLoss Control/Expediting: Sub-contracting from INC Nautical Houston, to attend tankers for oil major...

Handwriting Expert and Forensic Document ExaminerQualified Handwriting Expert and Forensic Document Examiner for various courts.Investigate typewriting, charred paper and paper history, erased or obliterated writing, inks, the reading of burned or charred paper.The use of chemicals, ultraviolet radiation, infra-red and color photography and many other processes employed to reveal facts about a document.Providing testimony in Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Sanders, Montgomery and Pottawattamie Counties.Worked with attorneys on State as well as Federal cases.Worked with fraud and legal departments, attorneys, investigators, government agencies, teach...

Paints, Coatings and Industrial Chemist Expert WitnessHousehold Chemicals Industrial Chemicals Heavy Metals Toxic Substances Hazardous Materials Hazardous Wastes Paints/Coatings Lead-Based Paints Inks Aerosol Materials and Products Contact Dermatological Problems Airborne Contaminants Inhalation of Chemicals Chemical Specialty Products Sick Building Syndrome Adhesives and Sealants Resins, Polymers and Plastics Involving Chemicals Products Liability Expert Witness Experience Expert witness and consulting services for: Household chemicals, industrial chemicals, hazardous materials, paint and coatings, aerosols, adhes...

Ph.D. Legal Consultant, Providing Various Expert Support in: FDA Approvals, Evaluations-Patents Medical Devices and Drugs, Data Integrity and Software Development, Author and Expert Report Writings.  Regulatory, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-related provisions and cases providing support to legal clients in areas: Death or injury caused by drugs, biologics or medical devices, (patents, insurance claims, wrongful termination, trade secrets, merger and acquisitions. Develop and present more than 40 FDA related technical, regulatory and compliance topics to over 50,000 participants. Depositions. Develop case-specific informat...

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...