Product Design Expert Witnesses

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Product design expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including industrial design, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, consumer products, and electronics. Some of the most common specialties among product design expert witnesses also include ergonomics, human factors, safety engineering, and intellectual property. They have provided opinions on the effects of product liability, patent infringement, design defects, user interface design, and product safety standards.

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Dr. William Hartwell Woodruff, PhDView profile

ID: 111872

Dr. William Woodruff, PhD

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California

Dr. William Woodruff has over 30 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Aerospace Engineering. He earned his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois, and his MS and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan. Formerly, Dr. Woodruff held roles as a Consulting Engineer at ProAnalysis, Inc., as a Researcher at the NASA Langley Research Center,...

Wireless Expert WitnessView profile

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Wireless Expert Witness

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Massachusetts

This ivy-league trained electrical engineer has extensive hands-on experience in product architecture, system and circuit design, system integration, hardware and firmware development, intellectual property including patent development, and consulting. He specializes in technology areas related to wireless systems, including RFID, RTLS, WLAN, WiMax, Wi-Fi (WiFi), MIMO, UWB, CDMA, OFDM, LTE, 3G,...

Mr. Derek Lee WatkinsView profile

ID: 134309

Mr. Derek Watkins

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Kentucky

Mr. Derek L. Watkins has 29 years of experience in the fields of Engineering and Mechanics. He earned his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Formerly, he served as a Lead Engineer, Senior Systems Engineer, Design Manager, and Senior Design Engineer at General Electric, and as the Director of Product Technology Integration at Remington Arms'...

Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Engineering Expert Witness

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Rhode Island

This expert earned his BS at Lehigh University in Mechanical Engineering. He then went on to complete his MBA at Worcester Polytechnic Institution. Formerly this expert served as a National Grooved Product Manager at Anvil International Headquarters. Currently, he is the Director of Product Engineering at a Private Company based in MA. Specializing in HVAC, Fire Protection, Plumbing, and process...

Dr. Allise Okin Wachs, MA, MS, PhDView profile

ID: 137970

Dr. Allise Wachs, MA, MS, PhD

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Michigan

Dr. Allise Wachs has over 33 years of experience in Reliability, Statistics, and Failure Analysis. She received a dual BS degree in Mathematics and Statistics, an MA in Statistics, an MS in Industrial Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Operations Research, all at the University of Michigan. Formerly, this expert served as an Adjunct Faculty at the University of Michigan, as a...

Expert Witness for Toys Expert WitnessView profile

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Expert Witness for Toys Expert Witness

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New York

This expert is a renowned authority on the toy industry and the CEO of a global toy consultancy and resource for toy industry analysis and strategies. Additionally, he is the publisher of a toy industry newsletter, gaining him access to the most notable individuals in the toy and children's media industries. He has appeared as a commentator on ABC News, CNN, MSNBC, the New York Times, Newsweek...

Mr. Douglas Robert Morr, PEView profile

ID: 139497

Mr. Douglas Morr, PE

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Ohio

Mr. Douglas R. Morr has over 30 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and Biomechanics. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering and his MS in Biomechanics from Ohio State University. He is currently licensed as a Professional Engineer in 24 states. Formerly, this expert served as the Chief Engineer at Bertec Corporation and as a Senior Project Engineer at S-E-A, Ltd. Currently, he...

Electronics and Wireless Communications  Expert WitnessView profile

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Electronics and Wireless Communications Expert Witness

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Massachusetts

This expert has over 25 years in electrical engineering and product development. He gained his MS and PhD in electrical engineering and systems from the University of Pennsylvania. After serving as an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Illinois Institute, he transitioned to industry and spent 13 years at Motorola Mobility developing wireless products. He ended his...

Dr. George MorcousView profile

ID: 20883

Dr. George Morcous

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Nebraska

This expert in architectural engineering and construction earned his doctoral degree in Construction Engineering from Concordia University in Quebec after completing his undergraduate and Master's degrees in his native Egypt. A registered professional engineer in Egypt, Canada, and the United States, he has advised on numerous construction projects as a consultant. A member of the editorial board...

Product Design  Engineering  Vehicle Design Expert WitnessView profile

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Product Design Engineering Vehicle Design Expert Witness

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Georgia

This expert earned his BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and his MS in product design engineering from Stanford University. He has seven years of industry experience working as a product designer for Ford Motor Company and Volkswagon of America. He has over fifteen years of experience designing products for automotive and home electronics clients. This expert is...

Mr. Robin Scott Caulfield, LEED AP, NCARBView profile

ID: 314292

Mr. Robin Caulfield, LEED AP, NCARB

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California

Mr. Robin Caulfield has over 30 years of experience in the field of Construction and Architecture. He earned his BS in Construction Management and his BA from California Polytechnic State University Today, this expert is a Certified XL Tribometrist by the Excel Tribometers, a Certified Construction Specifier and Certified Construction Contract Administrator by the Construction Specifications...

Home Care Product Design Chemistry Expert WitnessView profile

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Home Care Product Design Chemistry Expert Witness

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Ohio

This highly qualified expert has 30 years of experience in the field of chemistry. She received her BS in chemistry from Bradley University before earning her PhD in physical-organic chemistry from the University of Minnesota. This expert also holds several certifications: a professional innovator certification from the University of Michigan, a data analytics using Power BI certification from...

Dr. Debora Renee Marth, PhDView profile

ID: 506988

Dr. Debora Marth, PhD

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Michigan

Debora R. Marth has 29 years of experience in the field of Mechanical and Automotive Safety Engineering. She earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan Dearborn. She completed her MS in Mechanical Engineering and her PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Wayne State University. She is also earned her certification in Specialized Traffic Accident Reconstruction from...

Product Design & Testing Expert WitnessView profile

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Product Design & Testing Expert Witness

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Washington

This product design and liability expert has over 50 years of experience in mechanical engineering. He has devoted his entire career to the design, development, and commercialization of medical devices and similar consumer products, developing 5 patents along the way. He received his BS in mechanical engineering from California State Polytechnic College before obtaining his MBA from California...

Mr. Gregory A Miller, PEView profile

ID: 6137765

Mr. Gregory Miller, PE

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Michigan

Mr. Gregory Miller has 40 years of experience in Restraint Systems and Safety Engineering. He earned his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and the University of Michigan respectively. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Michigan. Formerly, this expert served as the Manager of Product Analysis at TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc,...

UX/UI, Digital Product Design, & Systems Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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UX/UI, Digital Product Design, & Systems Engineering Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified expert has twenty years of experience in digital product design and development with a focus on user experience and human computer interaction. She received her BA in mathematics and economics from Occidental College and then both her MS in operations research engineering and PhD in industrial and systems engineering from the University of Southern California. She currently...

Mr. Matthew Luke FyieView profile

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Mr. Matthew Fyie

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Michigan

Mr. Matthew L. Fyie has 31 years of experience in Engineering and Mechanics. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Formerly, this expert served as a Product Design Engineer, Calibration Engineer, and Supervisor in the Transmission and Driveline Engineering Division at Ford Motor Company....

Dr. Stephen Harry Spiegelberg, PhDView profile

ID: 7027267

Dr. Stephen Spiegelberg, PhD

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Massachusetts

Dr. Stephen H. Spiegelberg has 31 years of experience in Engineering and Mechanics and Product Development. He earned his BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin Madison, and his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Formerly, this expert served as a Research Associate at Harvard University and at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and as...

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Product Design Expert Witness FAQs

A product design expert witness is a professional with extensive knowledge and experience in the field of product design. They provide testimony in legal cases involving product defects, patent infringement, or other related issues.

Product design experts can handle a variety of cases including those involving defective products, patent disputes, intellectual property rights, safety standards, and more.

In patent disputes, a product design expert can analyze the designs in question, compare them to existing patents, and provide an informed opinion on whether there has been an infringement.

Yes, some experts may specialize in specific areas such as industrial design, user interface (UI) design, user experience (UX) design, or mechanical engineering.

UI-focused experts understand how users interact with software. Their insights can be crucial in cases where the usability or functionality of software is under scrutiny.

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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