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Dr. Thomas Read, PhD, MS
California
Dr. Thomas L. Read has over 50 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 PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Manufacturing Engineer in California. Formerly, this expert served as...
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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. John DuPont, PhD, FAWS, FASM
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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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...
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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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. Stephen Batzer, PE, PhD
Michigan
Dr. Stephen A. Batzer has 34 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, his MS in Manufacturing Engineering from Kettering University, and his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University. Today, this expert is a licensed engineer in the state of Michigan. Formerly,...
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. Bastiaan Cornelissen, PE, PhD, MS
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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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. 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...
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. 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...
Mr. Kyle Hamm
Illinois
This highly qualified product designer earned his BA in graphic design and marketing at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He started his career at Elan Polo as a footwear designer and was a part of both the men's and women's athletic wear lines including Easton and Mitre. He then became a line builder in charge of choosing materials for a sample line of cleats as well as overseeing...
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Mr. Michael Burr, MS, PE, CFI
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...
Ms. Sarah Padilla
Texas
This expert has been involved with engineering for over 18 years, focusing on the development, manufacturing, and testing of cables and cordage. She earned her BS in mechanical engineering from Boston University and is a member of the Cordage Institute. In her previous role as a project engineer with Tension Member Technology, she frequently performed failure analyses and authored reports for...
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Mr. Frederic Carrie
This highly qualified expert earned his BS and MS in civil engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He is a licensed professional engineer and a certified special inspector. Formerly, he served as a project engineer at David M. Berg Associaties, Inc. and Scientific Expert Analysis. He also served as the project manager at O’Donnell, Naccarato, Mignogna and Jackson, Inc. Currently, he is...
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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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Dr. Richard Baron, PhD, PE
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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Dr. Kosmas Galatsis, PhD
California
Dr. Kosmas Galatsis has over 17 years of experience in Nanomaterials, Nanoelectronics, and Gas Sensor Technology. He earned his BE in Electrical and Communication Engineering and his Ph.D. from RMIT University. He earned his Executive MBA from La Trobe University. Formerly, this expert served as an Associate Professor of Materials Science and as the Associate Director for Function Accelerated...
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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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