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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Dr. Thomas Laurence Read, PhD, MSView profile

ID: 110765

Dr. Thomas Read, PhD, MS

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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...

Materials Science, Electrochemistry, and Medical Devices Expert WitnessView profile

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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...

Dr. Gary Jefferson Fowler, PhDView profile

ID: 529413

Dr. Gary Fowler, PhD

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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...

Dr. 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...

Dr. Gerald Frank Zamiski, PhD, PEView profile

ID: 6938395

Dr. Gerald Zamiski, PhD, PE

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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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