Consultant bioengineer expert in biomaterial science, nanotechnology, biosynthesis of polymeric biomaterials for implants and drug delivery.Synthesis of biomaterials and biomineralization, wherein a living organism provides an environment that controls the nucleation and growth of unique mineral phases.Synthesis and characterization of self-assembly of block copolymers.Nanostructured composites and polymeric biomaterials production and analysis.Consulting on artificial implants, drug delivery systems and medical devices

Protein Chemistry Consultant Specializing in Protein Purification, Characterization, Analysis, Research and Protein DevelopmentDeveloped novel procedures for purification of proteins from recombinant sources including: bacteria, yeast, mammalian cells and viral expression systems.Purified recombinant proteins containing affinity tags such as six-histidine and glutathione transferase; published new procedure for purification of c-myc tagged proteins by immuno-affinity chromatography.Large-scale production of native proteins from animal tissue and blood products.Developed two commercial products for clinical diagnostics market.Isolated and...

Ocean Engineering and Metallurgy Engineer Expert; Technical Instructor in Pipeline Welding, Inspection, Metallurgy Codes and StandardsOver thirty years of experience in positive material identification (PMI), pipeline technology, pipe manufacturing, pipeline and piping repairs, fitness for service and risk analysis.Expert knowledge in metallurgy engineering codes, standards, and specifications.Specialized experience in performing failure analysis, forensic metallurgy, identifying degradation of materials, materials selection, corrosion prevention, and conversion to gas or NGL service.Prepared and taught technical seminars for pipeline pers...

Expert in Food and Beverage Packaging, Related Packaging Materials and Machinery.Food science and related food packaging materials and systems.Aseptic food packaging.Product and package interaction.Barrier plastic packaging.PET bottles filling above 190 F.Development of deep draw thin gage polypropylene block copolymer thermoformed trays for baked products.Retortable and hot fill plastic packaging; retortable microwavable shelf stable plastic packaging.Packaging technology assessment and commercialization.Consumer Packaging/Product Development. Certified by the Society of Packaging and Handling EngineersExpert Witness related to food pack...

Dairy science expert with specialties in soy and natural food products manufacturing and related health issuesFood quality assurance and quality managementFood manufacturing and operations managementSoy food productsSoy processes and conversion equipmentDairy industry and technologyNatural food products and regulationsFood safetyProject management2004 – PresentConsultantOttawa, CanadaTechnical consultant for a major soy products project in Iran for the development and implementation of the state-of-the-art quality assurance...

Functional properties of IgA. Development of oral vaccine delivery technologies. Effectiveness of host-parasite relationships. Mechanisms of adherence and pathogenisis. Development of oral drug delivery systems. Development of biodegradable nanoparticles, tumor targeting agents, transdermal drug delivery systems, and oral nanolattices for protein drugs.Functional properties of IgA.Development of oral vaccine delivery technologies.Effectiveness of host-parasite relationships.Mechanisms of adherence and pathogenisis.Transport of macromolecules across the intestinal epithelium.Receptor mediated endocytosis.Isolation, purification and refoldi...

Pharmaceutical exicpients and fine chemical marketing and technical expert.Over 20 years' experience working in specialty chemicals, biotechnology, food and consulting with broad experience in project management, new business development, intellectual property commercialization and licensing, strategic planning, marketing research, business analysis and merger and acquisition. International experience working with French business leaders in the major industrial sectors while living in France. Specific expertise in:Pharmaceutical ExcipientsRare Earth/Gallium MarketsSilicate MarketNew Business/New Venture EvaluationMarket Research & Strate...

Professional Metallurgical Engineer and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt providing Engineering Process Improvement, Metallurgical Consulting and Expert Witness Services  EXPERTISE Principal investigator of a failure that sent 11 people to hospital in personal injury case.  Successfully rebutted plaintiff’s experts in a $6 million property damage subrogation lawsuit. Found key documents and identified fatal flaws in plaintiff’s experts’ analyses.  Extensive experience with failure analysis of high-hazard process equipment at a Fortune 100 company.  Process analysis & root cause methodology used to explor...

Build/Manage teams, Improvement w/6 Sigma, Performance Metrics/KPI Mgmt, Data Analysis, Stats Methods/Econometric Modeling, Software/IT Solution Dvlpmnt/Delivery, Risk Mgmt, Project Governance EXPERTISE Lean, Agile & Waterfall Methodologies Program & Project Governance Strategic Planning & Execution Cross Functional Team Leadership & Development Innovation & Change Management Operational Excellence Problem & Conflict Resolution Quality Assurance & Transformation Cost Reduction & Control Risk Assessment & Mitigation Software/IT Solution Development &a...

Construction Industry Standard of Care, Construction Defect, Safety Engineering, and Workplace Injury ExpertBrings more that 45 years experience as a licensed Engineering Contractor (A), General Contractor (B) and Electrical Contractor (C10) in the design, engineering and onsite tradesperson, apprentice, journeyman, foreman, superintendent, project manager, construction manager and consulting industry ranging through Commercial, Industrial, Petro-Chemical, Educational, Residential and Theme Park environments. Possess insight into conditions and standards applicable to a variety of specialties and general construction practices. Compile...