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Average Materials Engineering Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$325/hr
Review Fee
$375/hr
Deposition Fee
$400/hr
Court Fee
This expert has over 20 years of expertise in materials consulting and forensic engineering work. He received a bachelor's in manufacturing engineering from Brunel University of West London. He continued on at Brunel to earn his PhD in metallurgy. A licensed metallurgical engineer, he is a member of the American Society of Testing & Materials and the American Society of Materials International. He served as a senior metallurgical engineer at Testing Engineers INC. and a materials engineer for the RJ Lee Group. Currently he works as a senior metallurgical engineer.
Senior Metallurgical Engineer, An Engineering Firm in CA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Brunel University of West London
San Leandro,
California
This expert is a full professor of Mechanical Engineering at a prominent university in the Western US. He received his PhD in Welding and Materials Engineering from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining academia, he worked as a research assistant at Edison Welding Institute and as a materials engineer at Westinghouse-Power Generation. His research interests are in the area of materials joining, materials characterization, and the relationships between microstructure and mechanical properties.
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, A Prominent Western University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), The Ohio State University
Springville,
Utah
This highly qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in metallurgy and metallurgical failure analysis, with expertise in metallurgical engineering, failure analysis, materials solutions, welding and corrosion consulting in stainless steel, aluminum alloys, copper-based alloys, titanium alloys, nickel-based alloys, and high alloys. He earned his BS in metallurgical engineering from California Polytechnic State University. This expert is a registered professional engineer in metallurgy and is active in the field as a member of the American Welding Society, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the American Society for Metals. He has previously held a Level II certification in radiographic and ultrasonic testing and a Level III certification in magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and visual testing through the American Society for Nondestructive Testing. This expert has previously served as a hydraulics mechanic for USMC Aircraft, a sheet metal mechanic for Rohr Corporation, plant metallurgist for United Centrifugal Pumps, and staff metallurgist for Sunstrand. He also worked on the Lockheed MSD engineering co-op program and EG&G Services nuclear plant construction. For 35 years, this expert has served as the owner and consulting engineer for a private metallurgy and engineering consultancy in California.
Owner and Consulting Engineer, A private metallurgy and engineering consultancy in CA
Bachelor of Science (BS), California Polytechnic State University
San Diego,
California
Find Materials Engineering Expert Witnesses In:
What Can a Materials Engineering Expert Witness Opine On?
Material Characterization
Analyzing materials' properties and structures.
Failure Analysis
Investigating material failures for improvement.
Thermal Treatment
Modifying material properties through heat.
Mechanical Testing
Assessing material strength and durability.
Composite Fabrication
Creating advanced materials from multiple components.
Coating Application
Applying protective layers to materials.
FAQs for Materials Engineering Expert Witnesses
What is a materials engineering expert witness?
A materials engineering expert witness is a specialized engineer who analyzes how and why materials behave or fail in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, testing materials, writing reports, and testifying to clarify technical issues.
What types of cases can a materials engineering expert witness opine on?
A materials engineering expert witness opines on product failures, corrosion, fatigue, fractures, construction defects, manufacturing defects, testing, safety, and materials selection.
How can a materials engineering expert witness support failure causation analysis?
A materials engineering expert witness supports failure causation analysis by identifying material defects, degradation, and stresses that led to the component or system failure.
What specific testing methodologies can a materials engineering expert witness explain to a jury?
A materials engineering expert witness can explain testing methodologies like tensile, fatigue, impact, hardness, fracture toughness, corrosion, and nondestructive testing to a jury.
What credentials should a materials engineering expert witness possess for complex litigation?
A materials engineering expert witness should have an advanced engineering degree, professional licensure (PE), relevant industry experience, research or publications, and prior testimony in similar cases.
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