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Dr. Jahan Rasty, PhD, PE, MBA, CFEI
Texas
Dr. Jahan Rasty has 28 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University. He also obtained his MBA from the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University. Today, this expert is certified as a Fire Investigation Instructor and as a Fire and Explosion Investigator through the National Association of Fire...
Apparel Development and Sourcing Expert Witness
California
This highly-qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in apparel development and sourcing, with an expertise in fabric and garment development and sourcing with a focus on sustainable materials. She earned her BS in economics from Monash University in Australia and completed training in retail business management at Caulfield Institute of Technology, also located in Australia. In...
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Mr. Thomas Read, PhD
California
Mr. Thomas Read has over 46 years of experience in Failure Analysis and Materials Science. He earned his BS in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, his MS in Materials Science, and his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Manufacturing Engineer in the state of California. Formerly, this...
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Construction and Commercial Building Expert Witness
Massachusetts
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New York
This expert is a building and construction professional with over 30 years of hands-on experience in the construction and building inspection industries. He has testified in numerous trials and depositions for both plaintiff and defense attorneys. He has been qualified as an expert in construction and personal injury cases in courtrooms from New York City to Connecticut to Boston and has authored...
Mr. Mark Westerman, MBA
Indiana
Mr. Mark Westerman has over 20 years of experience in Project Management and Compliance for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Insurance industries. He earned his AA in Business Transfer Studies from Polk State College, BA in Business Administration and Management from the University of Central Florida, and MBA from Indiana State University. Today, this expert is Scrum Master Certified as...
Engineering Expert Witness
Kentucky
This highly qualified engineer has over 15 years of consumer products engineering experience. He has held many prestigious positions at such companies as Electrolux and General Electric and currently owns and is a lead engineer of a highly successful electronics design firm.
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Dr. Allise Wachs, MA, MS, PhD
Michigan
Dr. Allise Wachs has over 33 years of experience in Reliability, Statistics, and Failure Analysis. She received a dual BS degree in Mathematics and Statistics, an MA in Statistics, an MS in Industrial Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Operations Research, all at the University of Michigan. Formerly, this expert served as an Adjunct Faculty at the University of Michigan, as a...
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Structural Engineering Expert Witness
Tennessee
This expert has been a practicing engineer for nearly 25 years. A registered Professional Engineer in good standing in 45 states (including Florida), he is a member of several professional engineering societies, as well as the International Sign Association and the Mid-South Sign Association. He has worked for a number of large engineering firms and industrial manufactures, and he currently...
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Mr. Kenneth Kutchek, CFEI, PE
Ohio
Mr. Kenneth J. Kutchek has 37 years of experience in the field of Electrical Engineering. He earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and today, this expert is certified as a Fire and Explosion Investigator through the National Association of Fire Investigators. He is also licensed as a Professional Engineer in 23 states and as a Professional Electrical...
Mechanical Engineering And Medical Device Expert Witness
Maryland
This expert has over 40 years of experience as a mechanical engineer. His research in tribology, machining of advanced materials, medical device design, dental materials, and high temperature coatings is widely recognized in the scientific and engineering communities. He has published over two hundred fifty papers and reports related to machining of ceramics, mechanisms and mechanics of...
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Dr. Ron Najafi, PhD
California
Dr. Ron Najafi has over 30 years of experience in Biopharmaceuticals and Analytical Chemistry. He earned his BS and MS in Chemistry from the University of San Francisco and his PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of California Davis. Formerly, this expert served as the CEO and Founder of NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc and CP Lab Safety. Currently, this expert is the CEO, President, and...
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Engineering Expert Witness
Texas
This well seasoned former senior engineering associate at Exxon Chemical has almost 60 years of experience in manufacturing of olefin based polymers. During his time at Exxon he was the technical start up leader for a multi-million dollar polypropylene project. In 1994 he founded his own polymers and process engineering consulting company where he has worked with several Fortune 500 companies on...
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Dr. David Paulus, CHFEP, MS, PE, PhD
Washington
Dr. David C. Paulus has 24 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering and MS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Tennessee. He completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University. Today, this expert is a Certified Human Factors Engineering Professional by the Oxford Research Institute and licensed as...
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Entrepreneur and Design Expert Witness
Texas
This expert is one of the top innovators in the U.S. specializing in cranial protective system technology, materials technology, design, and manufacturing. He has invented, designed, engineered, and manufactured multiple products being used today in sporting goods, and has been a consultant and contractor for prime military contractors and private firms.
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Dr. Donald Hoffmann, CFI, PE, PhD
Michigan
Dr. Donald J. Hoffmann has 37 years of experience in the field of Chemical Engineering. He earned his BS in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University and both his MS and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Wayne State University. Today he is a Certified Fire Investigator through the International Association of Arson Investigators and a Fire Investigator through the Alabama Fire...
Casualty Actuary Expert Witness
Illinois
This fully credentialed actuary has a special focus on warranties, extended warranties, and service contracts. He regularly speaks at conferences such as the Warranty Chain Management and Warranty Innovations conferences, as well as being an Advisory Board member of the Global Warranty & Service Contract Association (GWSCA). He has authored 4 publications relating to warranties and actuarial...
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Mr. Wendell Rust
Indiana
Mr. Wendell D. Rust has over 40 years of experience in Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Workplace Safety. He earned his BS in Engineering Sciences, and his MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, and his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Colorado State University. Formerly, he served as an OSHA Consultant and OSHA Inspector for the...
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Industrial Control Expert Witness
Louisiana
This expert is a former public-company executive who now consults as a forensic engineer for patents, accidents, and commercial matters. His 40 year career spans industrial, oilfield, and medical interests, both domestic and international. His expertise includes electrical and electronic engineering, industrial computers, and automated control systems. He has qualified several times as an expert...
Dr. Kosmas Galatsis, PhD
California
Dr. Kosmas Galatsis has over 17 years of experience in Nanomaterials, Nanoelectronics, and Gas Sensor Technology. He earned his BE in Electrical and Communication Engineering and his Ph.D. from RMIT University. He earned his Executive MBA from La Trobe University. Formerly, this expert served as an Associate Professor of Materials Science and as the Associate Director for Function Accelerated...
Industrial Engineering and Hazardous Materials Transportation Expert Witness
Illinois
This highly qualified hazardous materials transportation expert earned his BS in Industrial Engineering, his MS in Engineering Management, and his PhD from Kennedy Western University. This expert has been involved in the development and implementation of hazardous materials safety regulations for more than 30 years and has been responsible for a broad range of domestic and international hazardous...
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Manufacturing Expert Witness FAQs
A manufacturing expert witness provides specialized knowledge and insights on manufacturing processes, standards, and safety regulations. They can help clarify complex technical issues to the court.
Cases involving product liability, industrial accidents, patent infringement, or disputes over manufacturing contracts often benefit from a manufacturing expert's testimony.
Yes, many manufacturing experts specialize in areas like automotive production, food processing, pharmaceuticals, or electronics, providing deeper insight into these specific sectors.
In product liability cases, they can analyze whether a defect resulted from the manufacturing process and if proper safety protocols were followed during production.
Familiarity with industry standards helps them determine if there was any deviation from accepted practices that may have contributed to an incident or dispute.
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