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Chemistry expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including pharmaceuticals, environmental science, forensic analysis, materials science, and chemical engineering. Some of the most common specialties among chemistry expert witnesses also include toxicology, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and physical chemistry. They have provided opinions on the effects of drug interactions, chemical exposure and toxicity, environmental contamination, material failure due to chemical reactions, and the validity of forensic evidence.

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Prof. Gregory W DudleyView profile

ID: 12806

Prof. Gregory Dudley

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West Virginia

This highly qualified expert have over a decade of experience as a chemist. He earned a BA in chemistry from Florida State University and a PhD in organic chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He formerly served as a visiting professor of organic chemistry at the University of Ottawa as well as an assistant professor, associate professor, and associate department chair of...

Chemistry Expert WitnessView profile

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Chemistry Expert Witness

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Illinois

This highly-qualified expert has nearly 50 years of experience as a chemist. He received his BS in chemistry from the University of Illinois before earning his MS in organic chemistry from the University of Minnesota and his PhD in organic chemistry from Loyola University. Throughout his extensive career, he has gained experience in several facets of chemistry, including industrial chemicals,...

Dr. Swee Lian Tan, MD, PhD, FACSView profile

ID: 1289518

Dr. Swee Tan, MD, PhD, FACS

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Washington

Dr. Swee Lian Tan has 29 years of experience in the field of Vascular Surgery. She earned her BA from Bryn Mawr College, her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and her MD from Harvard Medical School. After completing a residency in Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, she went on to complete a fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the Hospital of the...

Clinical Science Expert WitnessView profile

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Clinical Science Expert Witness

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Ohio

She focuses on the clinical aspects of science, but also on quality and patient safety, which makes her a perfect fit for this case. She is a member of numerous institutional, national, and international professional societies, and has created societies as well. She has been published in medical journals and books over 60 times and holds editorial position for many medical journals. She’s...

Dr. Mitchell Drake Erickson, PhDView profile

ID: 129792

Dr. Mitchell Erickson, PhD

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New Jersey

Dr. Mitchell D. Erickson has 46 years of experience in the field of Analytical Chemistry. He earned his BA in Chemistry from Grinnell College and his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Iowa. Formerly, this expert served as the Director of the Environmental Measures Laboratory for the United States Department of Homeland Security, as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of...

Analytical Chemistry and Concrete Materials Expert WitnessView profile

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Analytical Chemistry and Concrete Materials Expert Witness

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Massachusetts

This expert has over 36 years of experience for the research, development, and performance of chemical admixtures for the concrete construction industry. He has a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from University of Massachusetts - Lowell and has authored 45 publications and 19 patents in the field of analysis and performance of concrete admixtures. He now consults and lectures on all aspects of...

Dr. Bernard A Olsen, PhDView profile

ID: 133617

Dr. Bernard Olsen, PhD

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North Carolina

Dr. Bernard A. Olsen has over 40 years of experience in Analytical Chemistry. He earned his BS in Chemistry from Nebraska Wesleyan University and his PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Formerly, this expert served as a Senior Research Fellow at Eli Lilly and Company, as the Managing Director of Aptuit and Aptuit Consulting, and as an Independent Pharmaceutical...

Chemical Analysis Expert WitnessView profile

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Chemical Analysis Expert Witness

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This expert has over 25 years of experience in analytical chemistry including pharmaceutical development. With a Ph.D. from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he has published in analytical and physical chemistry. His previous positions include various lead positions of research and development as well as analytical testing. He currently serves as a Senior Vice President of an...

Dr. Court D Sandau, PhDView profile

ID: 144009

Dr. Court Sandau, PhD

Dr. Court D. Sandau has 23 years of experience in the field of Environmental Chemistry. He earned his BS in Chemistry and Environmental Science from Western University and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Carleton University. Formerly, this expert held roles such as the President and Senior Chemist at TRIUM Environmental Inc. and as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the...

Laboratory and Chemical Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Laboratory and Chemical Safety Expert Witness

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Massachusetts

This expert has over 40 years of experience in laboratory safety with over 30 years of serving as litigation support for school science accidents. Previously the Chairman for the Division of Chemical Health and Safety at the American Chemical Society, he has authored guidelines for laboratory safety, which have been distributed worldwide. He currently serves as President and CEO of a major...

Dr. F Peter Guengerich, PhDView profile

ID: 150611

Dr. F Guengerich, PhD

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Tennessee

Dr. F. Peter Guengerich has 49 years of experience in the fields of Biochemistry and Pharmacology. He earned his BS in Agricultural Science from the University of Illinois and his PhD in Biochemistry from Vanderbilt University. He completed his Predoctoral Training and Postdoctoral Training from the United States Public Health Service Hospital and his Research Fellowship from the University of...

Toxicology  Pesticides and Risk Expert WitnessView profile

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Toxicology Pesticides and Risk Expert Witness

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California

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Massachusetts

This highly qualified toxicologist earned his PhD in Toxicology at Oregon State University, as well as a BS at the University of Texas and MS in Applied Environmental Sciences at the University of North Texas. He has served on several expert panels with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Academies of Science and other scientific agencies and government organizations. He has a...

Dr. Jun LiView profile

ID: 18136

Dr. Jun Li

This highly qualified expert in chemistry and micro-/nano- technologies for battery engineering received his BS from Wuhan University and then went on to receive an MS and PhD in chemistry from Princeton University. He then completed postdoctoral research at Cornell University. He has written over 175 technical publications including 1 edited book and 22 book chapters. In the past, he has worked...

Occupational Health Expert WitnessView profile

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Occupational Health Expert Witness

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Florida

This expert holds a Doctoral Degree in Health Science from the AT Still Osteopathic Medical University and a Master's Degree in Public Health, with a concentration in Disaster Medicine. Additionally, he is a Certified Industrial Hygienist, along with being a Certified Safety Professional. His areas of expertise are the chemistry of hazardous materials and chemical microscopy.

Dr. Sherry ChemlerView profile

ID: 18762

Dr. Sherry Chemler

This highly-qualified expert in organic chemistry has 20 years of experience in her field. She earned her BA in chemistry from Boston University and her PhD in organic chemistry from Indiana University. She went on to complete two fellowships at Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health. She has received multiple honors and awards and has 70 academic publications...

Laundry and Fabric Expert WitnessView profile

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Laundry and Fabric Expert Witness

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Illinois

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New York

This highly qualified expert has been involved in the Laundry/Dry Cleaning industry his entire life. He has written numerous articles in the industry, he has been published in a number of manuals/publications, and has been quoted by respected news agencies including Forbes Magazine, Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post. This expert has consulted for hundreds of laundry facilities,...

Mr. Brian RobinsonView profile

ID: 19810

Mr. Brian Robinson

This highly qualified strategic sourcing and product quality expert has over 25 years of professional experience. He is highly skilled in global sourcing and quality, risk management, supplier relationship management, and general sourcing and category management. He earned his BS at The Open University and his MBA at Imperial College of London in the United Kingdom. He is a certified negotiation...

Chemistry Expert WitnessView profile

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Chemistry Expert Witness

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California

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Florida

This expert has over 40 years of experience as a chemist. His research interests include electrochemistry, corrosion science, and physical chemistry. Elected as a Fellow of various organizations including the Institute of Corrosion, he was also nominated for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. He currently serves as Professor in Residence in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at a...

Prof. Lucian LuciaView profile

ID: 21188

Prof. Lucian Lucia

This expert earned his BS in Chemistry from the University of Florida, where he also completed his PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry. A member of the International Academy of Wood Science, he is a fellow of the American Chemical Society and has chaired their Cellulose & Renewable Materials Division. He previously served as an Associate Professor of Chemistry in the Institute of Paper Science at...

CNS Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology Expert WitnessView profile

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CNS Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology Expert Witness

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Tennessee

This highly qualified expert has years of experience in the field of neuropharmacology. He received his PhD degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and completed his fellowship training at Harvard University. He is a member of various professional associations, including the American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics and the American Chemical Society. He has...

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The Average Chemistry Expert Witness
Charges $417 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $375

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $425

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $450

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Chemistry Expert Witness FAQs

A chemistry expert witness provides scientific analysis and testimony in cases involving chemical substances, reactions, or processes. They can clarify complex chemical concepts for the court.

Chemistry expert witnesses are often needed in product liability cases, environmental litigation, patent disputes, criminal cases involving drugs or toxins, and industrial accidents.

Yes, a chemistry expert can provide crucial insights in pharmaceutical litigation by analyzing drug composition, interactions, side effects, and manufacturing processes.

Absolutely. Subspecialties can include organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, forensic chemistry, and more. The right expert depends on your case's specific needs.

A forensic chemistry expert can analyze evidence such as drug substances, trace materials or explosives. Their findings can be pivotal in proving guilt or innocence.

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