Mechanical and aerospace engineer with more than 30 years of experience in medical robotics and human-centered robotic systems and serves as a medical robotics expert witness in matters involving surgical robotic platforms, wearable and rehabilitation robotics, and human–machine interface design. Their engineering work integrates biomechanics, control systems, and machine design principles to assess device performance, system reliability, and the interaction between operators and robotic technologies in clinical environments. The expert holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. For more than 5 years, they have provided consultation and deposition testimony as a medical robotics expert witness in matters involving robotic surgery systems, exoskeleton technologies, and human–machine interface performance.

The expert’s technical specialization encompasses surgical robotics, telesurgical systems, biorobotics, and neural control architectures that enable precise, responsive interaction between human input and robotic actuation. Development and evaluation of multiple generations of upper- and lower-limb exoskeletons and wearable robotic systems form a significant component of their work, including human-in-the-loop control strategies and rehabilitation-focused applications. Additional engineering experience includes orthopedic spine and pelvis implant technologies and integration of robotic systems into surgical workflows. These competencies are relevant in disputes concerning robotic system design, device safety, control algorithm integrity, surgeon interface performance, and implant–robot integration.

In academic and research settings, the expert has held senior leadership and decision-authority roles, including service on an executive committee and as Head of a study field in robotics-related programs. They have also co-founded and advised technology ventures focused on robotic and medical device innovation, providing technical oversight and strategic direction in product development contexts. Professional affiliations include membership in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. These roles and affiliations support evaluation of engineering standards, interdisciplinary collaboration practices, and translational development pathways for medical robotic systems.