Materials Expert Witnesses in California

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Materials expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including construction, manufacturing, engineering, product design, and forensic science. Some of the most common specialties among materials expert witnesses include metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, composites, and biomaterials. They can opine on the effects of material failure, corrosion, material selection for specific applications, quality control in manufacturing processes, and patent infringement related to material technology.

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Average Materials Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$325/hr

Review Fee

$375/hr

Deposition Fee

$400/hr

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Materials 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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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

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 pending patents relating to materials used for medical devices and has published 27 articles in his field. Formerly, he served as a Fulbright research fellow at the Center for Eye Research Australia, a medical devices scientist at the University of Melbourne, and an NIH postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. Currently, this expert is a senior scientist at a medical device company in California. He is also a co-founder and the CTO of a medical device company that specializes in developing bio-stable materials for neuro-interface devices.

Co-Founder & CTO, A medical device company

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Melbourne

Redmond,

California

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FAQs for Materials Expert Witnesses

What is a materials expert witness?

A materials expert witness is a professional with extensive knowledge in the field of materials science. They can provide testimony on issues related to the properties, performance, and usage of different materials.

In what types of cases might I need a materials expert witness?

Materials expert witnesses are often needed in product liability cases, construction disputes, patent infringement cases, and any case involving material failure or misuse.

What subspecialties exist within the field of materials expertise?

Subspecialties within this field include metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, composites, biomaterials, and nanomaterials. Each focuses on specific types of materials and their applications.

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

In product liability cases, a materials expert can analyze failed components to determine if improper material selection or manufacturing defects contributed to the failure.

Can a materials expert witness help in patent disputes?

Yes. A materials expert can review patent claims related to specific materials or processes, providing crucial insights into whether there has been an infringement.

How does Expert Institute select its Materials 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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