Materials Science Expert Witnesses
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Dr. Gary Fowler, PhD
California
Dr. Gary J. Fowler has 48 years of experience in the field of Metallurgical Engineering. He earned his BS and MS in Materials Science and Engineering and his PhD in Metallurgy and Metals Processing from the University of California, Los Angeles. Today, this expert is licensed as a Metallurgical Engineer in the state of California. Formerly, this expert served as a Failure Analyst and...
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Slip & Fall Accidents Expert Witness
Florida
President and CEO of company which specializes in identifying areas prone to slip and fall accidents. He entered the field of slip and fall accident prevention as a participant in the development of a chemical compound. This chemical compound known as Anti Slip Solution would prevent slip & fall accidents when applied to the surface. He currently consults with clients nationwide regarding slip...
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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...
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Expert Witness
Illinois
This highly qualified expert earned his BS and PhD in metallurgical engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is a licensed engineer in five states and has over 34 years of engineering experience. He is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and a founding member of the Failure Analysis Society. He has...
Dr. Scott Schroeder, PhD, PE
California
Dr. Scott Schroeder has 36 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. He earned his BS and MS in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and his PhD in Materials from the University of California, Santa Barbara. This expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in 11 states. Previously, he served as a Technical and Research Specialist at the...
Textile & Materials Engineering Expert Witness
Georgia
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...
Dr. Marc Zupan, PhD
Maryland
Dr. Marc P. Zupan has 30 years of experience in the field of Engineering and Mechanics with expertise in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. He earned his BE in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Dayton, and his MS and PhD In Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Formerly, this expert served as R&D Engineer Co-op at Nordson Corporation, as an...
Welding, Materials Science and Engineering Expert Witness
Utah
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...
Dr. Robert Caligiuri, FASM, PE, PhD
California
Dr. Robert D. Caligiuri has over 48 years of experience in the fields of Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California Davis, and both his MS and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University. Today, this expert is a licensed Professional Engineer in the States of Arkansas, Texas, Michigan, Utah,...
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Electronic Components, Materials, and Processes Expert Witness
South Carolina
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...
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Dr. Lee Swanger, PE, PhD
Florida
Dr. Lee A. Swanger has 50 years of experience in Materials and Corrosion Engineering. He earned his BS in Metallurgy from Case Western Reserve University, his MS and PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University, and his MBA in Finance and Marketing from Cleveland State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Alabama, Florida,...
Materials Science, Electrochemistry, and Medical Devices Expert Witness
California
This expert in material sciences and electrochemistry received his BA in bio-engineering from the University of Pittsburgh before studying medical device fabrication science and then obtaining his PhD in physics at the University of Melbourne. He has experience with medical devices such as neural stimulators, neural recorders, and chemical sensors. This expert has two approved patents and two...
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Dr. Roch Shipley, FASM, PE, PhD
Illinois
Dr. Roch J. Shipley has 40 years of experience in the field of Metallurgical Engineering. He earned his BS and Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in 5 states. Formerly, this expert held roles as the Senior Vice-President of ITC Expert Services and as the Director of Engineering Systems Inc....
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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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Dr. John DuPont, FASM, FAWS, PhD
Pennsylvania
Dr. John DuPont has over 25 years of experience in the field of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science. He earned his BS in Metallurgical Engineering from The Ohio State University and both his MS and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Lehigh University. Formerly, he served as the Associate Director of the Energy Liason Program and as a Professor of Materials Sciences and...
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Mr. Mark Hood, PE
Florida
Mr. Mark B. Hood has 36 years of experience in the field of Metallurgical Engineering. He earned his BS in Materials Engineering from Auburn University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Alabama and Florida. Formerly, this expert served as a Project Development Engineer at NDT Internet Inc and as a Consulting Engineer at McSwain Engineering, Inc....
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Dr. Bastiaan Cornelissen, MS, PE, PhD
Colorado
Dr. Bastiaan E. Cornelissen has 36 years of experience in Metallurgical Engineering. He earned his BS in Metallurgical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, his MS in Materials Science from the University of California Berkeley, and his PhD in Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. Today, this expert is licensed as a...
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Mr. Michael Burr, CFI, MS, PE
Michigan
Mr. Michael T. Burr has 17 years of experience in Materials Science. He earned his BS in Material Science and Engineering from Michigan State University and his MS in Material Science and Engineering from Wayne State University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Michigan and New Jersey. He is also a Certified Fire Investigator through the International...
Dr. Maureen Reitman, PE, ScD
Massachusetts
Dr. Maureen T.F. Reitman has 29 years of experience in Polymer Science and Materials Chemistry. She earned both her BS and ScD in Materials Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Today, she is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland. Formerly, this expert served as a Research Specialist and then a Technical Manager in the Telecom Systems Divison of...
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Dr. Richard Baron, PE, PhD
Texas
Dr. Richard P. Baron has 25 years of experience in the fields of Engineering and Mechanics, Materials Science, and Metallurgical Engineering. He earned both his BS and MS in Materials Science and Engineering from Lehigh University and his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Virginia. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of Oklahoma...
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Materials Science Expert Witness FAQs
A materials science expert witness provides scientific analysis and testimony on the properties, behavior, and use of various materials in relation to a case.
They can contribute to product liability cases, patent disputes, construction defect cases, personal injury claims, and more where material failure or misuse is involved.
Yes, subspecialties can include metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, composites, biomaterials, etc. The choice depends on the specifics of the case.
They can analyze whether a product's failure was due to material defects or misuse, helping determine responsibility for damages or injuries.
They can provide insight into whether a patented material or process has been infringed upon by analyzing its unique properties and uses.
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