Holding a Ph.D. in Chemistry, this expert has more than 55 years of professional experience in chemistry, chemical and environmental engineering, and workplace safety, with expertise in chemical processes, environmental health and safety, and analytical laboratory testing. His work addresses technical and regulatory issues related to hazardous materials, chemical exposure, industrial processes, and workplace safety practices. He has more than 20 years of experience providing expert witness services involving litigation consultation, depositions, and courtroom testimony in matters related to chemical engineering processes, environmental conditions, and safety engineering practices. His professional background includes roles as principal of an environmental and chemical technology consulting practice, senior research scientist and engineer in environmental consulting, laboratory director of an independent analytical testing laboratory, and research chemist conducting heavy chemical process research and development. His technical work includes chemical consultation, environmental and chemical engineering evaluations, workplace safety assessments, accident investigation, laboratory productivity analysis, and preparation of cost estimates for engineering and environmental projects. He holds a Ph.D., Master of Science, and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, as well as a Master of Business Administration in Finance, and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas and Oklahoma.