Materials Engineering Expert Witnesses in California

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Materials engineering expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including construction, manufacturing, aerospace engineering, automotive engineering, and biomedical engineering. Some of the most common specialties among materials engineering expert witnesses also include metallurgy, ceramics, composites, polymers, and nanomaterials. They can opine on the effects of material failure, corrosion, product liability, patent infringement, and material selection.

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Average Materials Engineering Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$325/hr

Review Fee

$375/hr

Deposition Fee

$400/hr

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Materials Engineering Experts in California

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $600/hr
Court Fee $600/hr

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

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Review Fee $265/hr
Deposition Fee $375/hr
Court Fee $375/hr

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

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FAQs for Materials Engineering Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a materials engineering expert witness in legal proceedings?

A materials engineering expert witness provides specialized knowledge on the properties, behaviors, and uses of different materials. They can offer insights on failure analysis, product liability, and material defects.

What types of cases can a materials engineering expert witness handle?

These experts can handle a wide range of cases including construction disputes, patent infringement, product liability, personal injury, and industrial accidents involving material failures.

Are there subspecialties within materials engineering that an expert witness might focus on?

Yes, subspecialties include metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, composites, and biomaterials. The specific expertise needed will depend on the nature of the case.

How can a materials engineering expert witness assist in a product liability case?

In product liability cases, they can analyze whether a material defect or improper use of materials contributed to the failure of a product leading to injury or damage.

Why would I need a materials engineering expert witness for a patent infringement case?

They can provide crucial insights into whether a patented material or process has been used without permission by examining the technical aspects of the disputed product.

How does Expert Institute select its Materials Engineering expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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