Materials Science Expert Witnesses in California

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Materials science expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, composites, and biomaterials. Some of the most common specialties within materials science also include nanomaterials, electronic materials, structural materials, and corrosion. They have provided opinions on the effects of material failure, product liability, patent infringement, material properties, and manufacturing defects.

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Robert Domenic Caligiuri, FASM, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 40722

Dr. Robert Domenic Caligiuri, FASM, PE, PhD

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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,...

Materials Science, Electrochemistry, and Medical Devices Expert WitnessView profile

E-441866

Materials Science, Electrochemistry, and Medical Devices Expert Witness

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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...

Thomas Laurence Read, PhDView profile

ID: 110765

Mr. Thomas Laurence Read, PhD

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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...

Kosmas Galatsis, PhDView profile

ID: 6218007

Dr. Kosmas Galatsis, PhD

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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...

Gerald Frank Zamiski, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 6938395

Dr. Gerald Frank Zamiski, PE, PhD

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California

Mr. Gerald F. Zamiski has 46 years of experience in Engineering with expertise in Metallurgical Engineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical and Materials Engineering from Southern Illinois University, his MS in Mechanical and Materials Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Metallurgy from the University of California, Los Angeles. Today, this expert...

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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