Materials Engineering Expert Witnesses in South Carolina

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Materials Engineering expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including product liability, construction defects, manufacturing, and failure analysis. Some of the most common specialties include metallurgy, polymers, composites, corrosion, fracture mechanics, and welding. They can opine on the effects of material selection, design, processing, stress, fatigue, and environmental exposure on performance and failure.

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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 South Carolina

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  1. Electronic Components, Materials & Processes Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $350/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $350/hr
    Court Fee
    $350/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in the areas of electronic materials, electronic components (capacitors, resistors, inductors, batteries, antennae, etc.) and assemblies (surface mount), intellectual property, product development, process optimization, market studies, and grants. He earned his MS in materials science and engineering from the University of Florida and his MBA from Webster University. He went on to complete his PhD in materials science and engineering at the University of Florida. Formerly, he served in many different research and engineering roles at firms relating to electronic materials. This expert also served as the director of research and development in electronic materials at Ferro Corporation, as director of advanced technology at KEMET Electronics, and as chief economic development officer at Health Sciences South Carolina. Currently, he is president of the consulting of an electronic materials firm in South Carolina.

    President, Consulting, an electronic materials firm in SC

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Florida

    Simpsonville,

    South Carolina

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  1. 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

What Can a Materials Engineering Expert Witness Opine On?

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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