Materials Engineering Expert Witnesses in Georgia
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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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Textile & Materials Engineering Expert Witness
This expert has significant experience in the development of new products and new test methods for their evaluation, including emerging nano and bio technology based products for healthcare, body protection, space exploration, etc. applications. His research contributions cover the areas of objective evaluation of subjective properties, the study of structure-property relationships, and process/product optimization. He completed his BS and MS in Textile Technology at the University of Madras. In addition, he is active in his field serving as a leader in several AATCC technical committees and in the Fiber Society. Formerly, he held roles as Professor of Textile Technology at the University of Madras, Research Associate at North Carolina State University, and Research Scientist at Georgia Institute of Technology. Currently, he serves as Principal Research Scientist at Georgia Institute of Technology. In this position, he coordinates the industry support activities of his school and works extensively with the global textile and allied industries to solve a wide range of problems associated with the design, production and quality of fiber based products. His background in materials covers all three material types - polymers, metals and ceramics. In the last 12 years, he served as an expert witness in more than 25 litigations spread across multiple states. He worked for both defendants and plaintiffs represented by the local, state and federal government and private agencies.
Principal Research Scientist & Senior Academic Professional, An Technology University in Georgia
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Indian Institute of Technology
Georgia
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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?
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