With a background in metallurgical and materials science, this expert witness has over 30 years of experience in corrosion engineering, materials joining and welding, and biomedical applications. Their work includes failure analysis and remedial action, applied research and development, and engineering design across medical device, automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment, fire investigations, firearms, plumbing, and marine environments. They have provided expert testimony, consultation, and deposition in matters involving materials and metallurgical issues, corrosion, polymers, design and safety concerns, and manufacturing problems.

The expert’s technical practice includes failure analysis and remedial action, medical device design and validation, bearing and gear investigations, welding metallurgy, corrosion evaluations and testing, mechanical testing, and heat treatment issues. Additional areas of work include metallurgical-related fire investigations and polymer and plastic failure investigations. Their biomedical engineering experience includes medical device design, validation, and involvement with FDA regulations and 510(k) submissions, supporting evaluation of materials performance and engineering-related issues.

Their professional background includes work with a national laboratory and in materials science, forensic engineering, manufacturing, and steel industry environments. This experience includes forensic engineering investigations, failure analysis, engineering design, and maintenance metallurgical and polymer engineering problem solving, as well as research and development projects for numerous corporations.

The expert holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science Engineering, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a metallurgy option, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a metallurgy option. They are a licensed Professional Engineer. Additional professional involvement includes participation with ASM International, the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners, and ASTM subcommittees related to metallography and medical and surgical materials.