Chemistry Expert Witnesses in California
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Dr. Michael Marletta, PhD
California
Dr. Michael Marletta has over 35 years of experience in Chemistry and Cell and Molecular Biology. He earned his BA in Biology and Chemistry from the State University of New York Fredonia and his PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of California San Francisco. He then went on to train as an NIH Postdoctoral Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Formerly, this expert...
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Chemical Engineer & Chemical Safety Expert Witness
California
This highly qualified Chemical Engineer obtained his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge. He has 30+ Publications on the topic of Chemical Engineering and is currently the Owner of a Private Engineering Consulting Firm. He is experienced in industrial experimentally-based R&D, including bulk solids mechanics, polymers, selective propylene oxidation, heterogeneous and...
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Dr. Jonas Peters
California
This expert has over 15 years of experience in chemistry, specializing in inorganic synthesis, reaction chemistry, and the activation and functionalization of small molecules using low coordinate tris-amido molybdenum and titanium complexes. He earned his BS in chemistry from the University of Chicago and went on to complete his PhD in inorganic chemistry. This expert has published in numerous...
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Environmental Toxicology Expert Witness
California
This highly qualified environmental toxicologist specializing in mechanisms of action of dioxins and dioxin-like chemicals. After earned his PhD in Toxicology, this expert went on to hold numerous research roles, most notably at UC Davis. He is prominent in literature and as a presenter in the space. Currently, this expert is an Environmental Toxicology Research Scientist at a university in...
Dr. Ron Najafi, PhD
California
Dr. Ron Najafi has over 30 years of experience in Biopharmaceuticals and Analytical Chemistry. He earned his BS and MS in Chemistry from the University of San Francisco and his PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of California Davis. Formerly, this expert served as the CEO and Founder of NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc and CP Lab Safety. Currently, this expert is the CEO, President, and...
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Chemical Engineering Expert Witness
California
This expert has over 30 years of experience in the field of Chemical Engineering. He earned his BS, MS, and PhD in Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is on the Advisory Board of the Endowed Fund for Cyrogenic Research, and the Board of Directory for the Cyrogenic Society of America, and has 7 patents in Cyrogenics. This expert has authored over 60 publications...
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Dr. Andrew Salmon, PhD
California
Dr. Andrew G. Salmon has over 45 years of experience in the field of Environmental Toxicology. He earned his BA, MA, and PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford. Formerly, this expert served as Chief and Senior Toxicologist of the Air Toxicology and Risk Assessment Section for the State of California Environmental Protection Agency. Currently, this expert is an independent consultant...
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Dr. Krzysztof Palczewski, PhD
California
Dr. Krzysztof Palczewski has over 38 years of experience in the fields of Clinical Pharmacology and Chemistry with expertise in Ophthalmology. He earned his MS in Organic Chemistry from the University of Wroclaw and his PhD in Biochemistry from the Wrocław University of Science and Technology (Politechnika Wrocławska). Formerly, this expert held roles as a Research Assistant Professor in the...
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Dr. Carla Kagel, PhD
California
Dr. Carla T. Kagel has 40 years of experience in Analytical Chemistry and Consumer Product Testing and Analysis. She earned her BS in Biochemistry from Clemson University and her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Idaho. Formerly, she served as the Director of Analytical Services at the Environmental Research Group and at Woodward-Clyde Consultants as a Senior Project Chemist,...
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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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