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Jewelry Appraisal Expert Witness MD 529483

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I have worked in the jewelry appraisal industry for over 5 years. My knowledge and expertise includes converting valuables to cash; diamond appraisal; diamond and jewelry purchasing and selling; gold and silver assessments and valuations; gold and silver authenticity verification; gold and silver investing; optic and chemical tests of gold and silver; pearl gradation; and. valuables market valuation. I am offering my services as a jewelry appraisal expert witness.

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Metallurgical Engineering Expert Witness Illinois 511422

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I am an experienced metallurgical engineering expert witness with more than four decades in the industry. I have expertise in investigations involving design, manufacture, materials, and operational factors, including independent failure analyses. I specialize in complex issues involving multiple disciplines and/or accident reconstruction, with experience in both ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, including aluminum, titanium, and nickel-base superalloys. My work has included evaluation of components from aircraft, automobiles, trucks, railroad, industrial equipment, fire-damaged artifacts, electrical and gas appliances, and utility equipment. I am offering my services as a metallurgical engineering expert witness.

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International Mining Expert Witness NY 535157

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I am an experienced international mining expert witness with more than 50 years in the industry. My expertise includes mine safety, iron, copper, and phosphate. I have developed a process to produce pre-patina copper sheet, negotiated reduced eclectic power supply, and re-engineered a number of process to reduce cost and waste. I have additional experience in wind generation power and bank progress monitoring, as well as, experience in Chinese’s joint venture dispute, and patent protection, Chinese venture operations and start-up. I have been offering deposition and consultations for over 35 years as an international mining expert witness.

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Forensic Engineering Investigations Expert Witness VA 528723

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I have worked for over 25 years with Forensic Engineering Investigations. My areas of expertise include fire and explosion investigation, metallurgy, failure analysis, arson, accident investigation (automobiles, aviation, and railroads), ballistics, and food tampering investigations. I have provided consultations, courtroom testimony, and deposition for more than 40 years as a forensic investigations expert witness.

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Industrial Hygiene Expert 513008 CA(S)

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I have over 15 years experience as an industrial hygienist. My expertise includes providing industrial hygiene and occupational safety services to both domestic and international clients in a variety of industries including manufacturing, aerospace, construction, building management, insurance, legal, environmental engineering, and utilities. I am experienced in surveys designed to identify employee exposure potentials to chemical substances such as fibrous and nuisance dusts, volatile organic compounds, inorganic acids, aldehydes, lead and other metals, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, bioaerosols (bacteria and fungi) and allergens; as well as physical agents such as noise, air temperature and relative humidity, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, vibration, and illumination. I have provided consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony for more than 10 years as an industrial hygiene expert witness.

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Plastics & Polymers Expert 530833 PA

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I have spent over 15 years working with plastics & polymers. I have an expertise in petroleum and petrochemical services, analytical characterization, failure analysis, reverse engineering of polymeric and polymer composite materials, non-metallic compatibility testing, and forensics analysis. I have offered consultations and deposition for more than 5 years as a plastics and polymers expert witness.

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Mechanical Engineering Expert 523884 CO

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With more than 35 years in the field of mechanical engineering, I have an expertise in fracture mechanics, metallurgy, fitness-for-service assessments, failure analysis, stress analysis, remaining life assessments, welding, and pipeline integrity. I have spent over 20 years providing deposition, consultations, and courtroom testimony as a mechanical engineering expert witness.

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Mineral Valuation/Appraisal Expert 528564 AZ

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I have over 20 years geological experience and over 10 years of mineral appraisal/valuation experience with expertise in drilling, geotechnical investigations, geological mapping, geological interpretations, soil/aggregate and geological classifications, sampling, cartography, geospatial and 3-dimensional data modeling, construction materials (e.g. aggregates, sand and gravel, stone, gypsum, concrete, asphalt, dimension stone and decorative rock), industrial materials, base & precious metals, oil & gas, business evaluations and appraisal, machinery & equipment appraisal, and mineral stock valuations. I have spent more than 5 years providing consultations, courtroom testimony, and deposition as a mineral appraisal expert witness.

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Mining and Minerals Expert 528565 CA(S)

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I have over 40 years experience in mining with a focus in mineral appraisal, mining law, geology, and mine operations management. My areas of expertise include mine property evaluation and analysis, exploration, development and production management, mine operations, reclamation planning and cost estimation, mine operations training, mineral examiner, blaster, mine gas tester, and mine safety and health instructor. I have extensive knowledge in industrial minerals, hardrock and placer precious metals operations in several western states including multiple commodities such as uranium, gold/silver, limestone/carbonate and construction aggregate deposits. I have spent more than two decades providing consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony for numerous clients as a mining expert witness.

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Materials Science Engineering Expert 315451 TX

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I have spent over 15 years in the fields of Materials Science and Engineering. I have an expertise in the preparation, characterization, analysis, and testing of metallic, polymeric, and ceramic materials, composites, and coatings. I have additional knowledge in failure investigations of high-temperature turbine components, piston engines, commercial products, electronic components, complex mechanical assemblies, and water distribution systems. I have provided consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony as a materials science engineering expert witness for more than 15 years.

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Industrial Engineering Expert 521640 TX

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As an industrial engineering expert witness, I have over 30 years experience in the fields of Industrial and Systems Engineering with expertise in microlubrication in metal removal processes, production systems modeling and redesign, Green manufacturing/Design for waste and pollution prevention, quality systems design, and project management. I have spent more than a decade 10 providing consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony as an industrial engineering expert witness.

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Forensic & Fire Investigation Expert 520245 WA

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I have over 25 years experience in Forensic Investigation & Causation with expertise in chemical analysis of fire debris, scientific instrumentation, wet chemical, microscopy and spectroscopy, determining the causation of failures involving processes, consumer products, materials, and construction system failures. I have additional knowledge in determining the cause of failures of adhesives, coatings, concretes, plastics, metals (corrosion), wood, plaster, glass textiles, oils and other materials. I have also spent more than 25 years as a forensic chemist expert witness with consultations, courtroom testimony, and depositions.

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Nanomaterials Expert 524582 NJ

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With over 20 years experience in Advanced Materials & Nanomaterials, my expertise is in nanoparticle, Nanocomposite, Nanostructured Material, Nanowire (Synthesis, Production, Processing, Characterization), Materials used in Lithium-ion Batteries and Supercapacitors; Protective Coatings on Plastic, Metal, Glass and Ceramic substrates; Coatings (hydrophobic, superhydrophobic, anti-fog, anti-corrosion, self-healing, abrasion resistant); Sintering and Consolidation of particles. I have experience working with metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. I am offering my services as a nano materials expert witness.

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Welding Expert 524420 CO

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I have over 15 years experience in metallurgy with expertise in the welding metallurgy, failure analysis, construction, and mechanical/refractory quality control. I specialize in quality control management for mechanical piping/vessels and refractory installation, and also in failure analysis and microstructure/property relationship for weld metal/joints for a wide array of industries. I have additional knowledge in determining the fracture mode through the initial failure assessment and gathering supporting evidence through photography, electron microscopy (SEM / EDS), metallurgical / chemical characterization, and mechanical testing. I have prior experience providing my services as a metallurgy expert witness.

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Structural Engineer Expert 524214 TN

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I have over 15 years experience as a structural engineer with expertise in the forensic analysis of damaged and deficient structures, pre-engineered metal building design and consulting, steel design, cold-formed steel design, masonry design, concrete retaining structures, concrete, wood design, aluminum, building code interpretation, forensic evaluations, structural inspections for the insurance industry, industrial design, foundation design for forge presses, metal buildings, and other foundation specific design work, structural analysis and rehabilitation of existing buildings including multi-wythe brick structures. I have spent over a decade providing my services as a structural engineering expert witness with deposition, consultations, and courtroom testimony.

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Machinist Expert 519083 NY

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For more than 25 years, I have worked with Metalworking as a Toolmaker, CNC programmer and machinist, and prototype part maker. I have expertise in all types of CNC machine shop equipment, including, lathes, milling centers and EDM, as well as manual toolroom machines, 3D models, digital files, blue prints, performing precision inspection, and processing documentation. I have additional knowledge in Mazak “Mazatrol” programming, G-code, MasterCam, SurfCam, and conversational controls, geometric tolerancing, and GMP’s.

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Plastics Expert 519007 IL

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My career in the plastics industry has spanned over 40 years with a focus in engineering, testing and failure analysis of products manufactured from polymeric materials, especially those intended for long-term, load bearing applications. I have additional experience in thermoplastic polymer materials, including plastic piping and geosynthetics, Physical, mechanical and environmental testing of polymeric materials Structure and properties of thermoplastic polymers, polymer alloys and blends Synthesis of thermoplastic polymers and polymer compound formulation Plastics processing methods and Analytical chemistry of organic chemical compounds. For more than 30 years, I have offered my services as a plastics expert witness in Illinois by providing consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Materials Science Expert 518719 FL

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I am a Materials Science expert with over 25 years of expertise in forensic science and materials failure analysis. My extensive experience includes a variety of products, components and materials utilized in both industrial and consumer applications, and I have knowledge of forensic science investigation techniques such as experimentation and examination, technical research, and review of literature. I also have worked on materials thermal processing and procedures, welding, weld testing (ferrous and non-ferrous metals), and I am proficient in destructive and non-destructive testing techniques and procedures in accordance with the applicable American Society of Testing Materials Standards. I am familiar with the use, application, and design of warning labels. I have over 15 years of expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Utility Economics Expert 517742 OR

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I have more than 40 years of experience in economics and finance. I have worked as Principal of a firm that provides strategic planning assistance, litigation support, and planning in energy, regulation, and primary metals. I have also been an Adjunct Professor of Economics. I have testified repeatedly in state, federal, and provincial courts as well as before congress and regulatory bodies. I have over 25 years of expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and expert testimony.

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Mechanical Engineering Expert 517127 LA

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I have more than 20 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. As Principal Engineer of my firm, I perform finite element analysis (FEA) and computations fluid dynamics (CFD) for design, failure analysis, and fitness-for-service for process and mechanical equipment. I have experience with general code issues, metallurgical failure analysis, product laboratory testing; materials, corrosion, metallurgical, and weld procedure; and troubleshooting services. I also process-design and vibration analysis support. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Material Science Expert 500116 AK

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I have more than 45 years of experience in paint and metal coatings, corrosion, plastics, pretreatments for metals and plastics, and intellectual property. I have extensive experience as an expert witness and consultant in these technical fields, and am a recognized authority on the technology. Most of my experience was obtained while working in R&D at Fortune 500 companies, where I developed and commercialized dozens of innovative products. I was awarded seven U.S. patents, multiple foreign patents, and have authored a book chapter and 50 publications in respected technical journals and conferences. I earned my Ph.D. in Materials Science with specialty in coatings and corrosion. I have testified in federal court, and at several depositions, including a 9-hour video deposition. As a technical expert witness, I am highly responsive, have outstanding integrity and efficiency, excellent written and oral communication skills, and unique ability to communicate complex technical topics into laymen terms.

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Metallurgy Expert 511297 CA(N)

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I have more than 40 years of experience primarily in the field of failure analysis and predicting degradation and environmental compatibility of power plant materials under a variety of operating conditions. My experience includes corrosion and environmentally assisted cracking in BWR, PWR, and various raw water environments, and embrittlement of pressure vessel steels and high performance alloys. I am a recognized authority on microbiologically influenced corrosion and have authored reference documents on that topic. I typically perform a dozen or more metallurgical and corrosion assessments per year in addition to roughly half that many hand-on failure analyses. I have performed failure analyses and field investigations on a wide variety of power plant and other industrial components including piping and heat exchangers, pumps and valves, steam and combustion turbines, large electrical transmission towers, chemical processing vessels, steel cables and high performance fiber lifting slings, and industrial washing machines. I have over 20 years of expert witness experience with consultation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Metallurgical Engineering Expert 141418 CA(N)

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I have 40 years experience in metallurgical engineering and failure analysis, accident reconstruction, welding inspections, OSHA regulations, railroad litigation, and product liability. I have prior expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Construction Defect Expert 107379 CA(N)

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I have over 25 years experience in mechanical and materials engineering, specializing in failure analysis. My expertise includes: accident investigation / reconstruction; construction defects (plumbing / H.V.A.C.); failure analysis (building materials, communications equipment, consumer products, machinery, medical devices; pressure vehicles, vehicles); fatigue / fracture / corrosion of metals / plastics / fiber composites; materials engineering; mechanical engineering; modal vibration analysis; and stress analysis. I have more than 25 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Corrosion Metallurgical Engineering Expert 42386 AL

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I have more more than 40 years experience as a Metallurgical engineer. My expertise includes fracture mechanics, thermal fatigue, fittings, crevice stress, corrosion cause and prevention, resonant frequency failures, ductile and stress failure, forensic engineering failure analysis problem solving / trouble shooting, fracture studies, and corrosion causes and prevention. I have over 30 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Metal And Corrosion Expert 41630 PA

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I have more than 20 years experience in the area of materials and corrosion evaluation. I provide innovative solutions to problems related to deterioration and premature signs of distress of concrete, steel, and alloy structures by using non-destructive and test procedures. I specialize in identifying such factors as materials, environments, and compatibility that contribute to the service lives of various structures, including pre-stressed and post-tensioned bridges, cable stay bridges, reinforced bridge decks and substructures, parking garages, tunnels, large aquarium tanks, marine structures, underground pressurized steel and concrete pipelines, communication tower footings, buildings, components within buildings, waste water reactors, and an aluminum speed boat. I have over 10 years expert witness experience.

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Pressure Vessel Mechanical Engineering Expert 40621 CA(N)

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I have 40 years experience in the pressure vessel and piping industry as a metallurgist, welding engineer, quality assurance manager, and consultant. I have experience with nuclear power, ASME boiler and pressure vessel code, welding, and quality assurance. I have more than 30 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Metal Expert 28915 TX

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I have more than 30 years experience in the field of Material Engineering with expertise in Root-cause failure analysis and corrosion, metal/elastomer/ceramic selection and testing, fitness-for-service assessments, coatings and linings, and equipment fabrication troubleshooting and problem resolution. I have additional experience with materials and corrosion; Failures and fractures, Storage tank assessments, carrions investigations and control, water-related carrions, corrosion cracking, risk-based inspection program development, and equipment fitness-for-service and elevated-temperature corrosion and materials selection. I have prior expert witness experience.

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Glass And Metallurgical Failures Expert 27739 CA(N)

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I have over 40 years experience in accident reconstruction, product quality and liability, failure analysis, and fracture mechanics. My expertise includes: glass breakage and failures; glass testing (bottles, windows, windshields, dishes, cook wear, etc.); metallurgical failures (welds, gears, ladders, straps, cables, etc.); ceramic failures; corrosion failures; plastic, polymer, composite material, and wood failures; and user safety and equipment design. I have additional experience in contract disputes and patent disputes. I have more than 35 years expert witness experience and consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Metallurgy And Material Testing Expert 20354 CA(S)

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I have over 40 years experience in metallurgical engineering issues. My areas of expertise include: scanning electron microscopy, fracture mechanics, metallurgical tests and techniques. I have investigated consumer product failures including turbine/heat exchanger failures, glass failures, metal and plastic chair failures, composite poles, ski-boots, chains, seatbelts, ladders, piping defects, and tires. I have more than 35 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Metallurgy Expert 17755 CA(S)

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I have over 30 years experience as a Professional Engineer specializing in metallurgy. My areas of expertise include failure analysis of metals and materials, corrosion, metallography and microstructural evaluation, materials processing, and metallurgy. I have more than 20 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Metal Corrosion Expert 8995 CA(N)

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I have over 55 years experience as a corrosion engineer and corrosion specialist. My areas of expertise include: marine corrosion, cathodic protection, corrosion / metallurgical failure analysis, designing for corrosion control and facilities/utilities corrosion control. I have additional experience facilitating the application of metallurgical and corrosion technology to the Naval Shore Establishment through the development of criteria for the application of technology for design, construction, operation and maintenance of facilities and equipment, as well as through direct field assistance activities. I have more than 40 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Construction Failure Investigation Expert 8793 CA(S)

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I have over 35 years experience in civil engineering. My areas of expertise include concrete and concrete materials, analysis of its deterioration, strength and condition, corrosion of reinforced metal, repairs to structures with regards to preplaced aggregate concrete, as well as epoxy injection, and cementitious grouts for structural purposes.

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Metallurgy And Material Engineering Expert 8803 CA(S)

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I have over 35 years experience in metallurgical and materials engineering. I have experience offering in-house analytical services related to characterization of advanced metallic, nonmetallic, ceramic, and composite materials, including metals, rubber, fiberglass, ceramics, and plastics. My areas of expertise include: product liability, personal injury, and patent infringement cases, as well as, failure analysis involving: general corrosion, wear, and mechanical issues; surface characteristics; product development and design; automotive failures (axles, springs, tires, engine components), welds, plumbing / piping, medical devices, chairs / furniture, industrial hardware and machines, construction defects, bicycle accidents, paint analysis, gas and propane explosions and fires, and food contamination issues. I have 35 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Metallurgy Expert 459548 LA

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I have more than 40 years experience in the field of Metallurgical Engineering with expertise in academic research and teaching. I have experience with failure analysis or products and parts and finding the root cause of fracture failures due to metallurgical inconsistencies, operational causes, and flaws in manufacturing processes. I have demonstrated knowledge in conducting investigations and scientific analysis of equipment failure in industrial operations, with additional experience in accident investigation and reconstruction, engineering investigations, consumer and industrial product failures, product liability, heavy equipment accidents, tubular products failures, welding failures, and corrosion caused failures. I have over 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Materials Safety Expert 426409 CA(N)

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I have over 25 years experience in the field of Chemical and Materials Safety. My experience includes incident investigations and assessments for industrial, commercial, and domestic applications. I am highly knowledgeable in chemical material analysis; air emissions; chemical and material forensics; petrochemical characterization; unknown material identification; failure analysis plastic metal; incident root cause; chemical material interactions; mechanical testing materials; failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA); soil, water, gas, testing, and analysis; chemical handling; chemical safety and exposure; EPA, OSHA, and federal standards. My additional experience consists of automobile fuel tank skid plate material, plastic bilge pump failure investigation, street paint pressure vessels, tiki torch burn injuries, carbon monoxide exposure, and industrial metal plating substances. My applications and experience includes plastics, metal alloys, composites, fuels, lubricants, compressed gases, dusts, emissions and all variety of chemicals. I have more than 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Plastic Molding Expert 430319 CA(N)

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I have more than 20 years experience in the field of Plastics and Molding. My extensive experience includes injection molding, liquid injection molding (LIM), metal injection molding (MIM), Reaction injection molding (RIM), micro injection molding, thermoforming, structural foam, gas assist, two color/ multi-component, insert & over-molding, in-mold decoration, and extrusion. I have over 15 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Metallurgy And Material Engineering Expert 327653 CA(S)

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I have more than 55 years experience in the field of Metallurgy and Materials Science. My experience includes materials analysis, failure analysis, and material trade-off evaluation in the areas of products, patents, and product liability investigations. I am highly familiar with stress corrosion fracture toughness of various titanium alloys, high strength stainless steels, and aluminum alloys; thermo-mechanical treatments; cold-forging applications; deformation mechanisms; automotive suspension springs; and metallic filters. I have over 35 years expert witness experience with consultations, deposition, and courtroom testimony.

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Material Engineering Expert 403835 NY

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I have over 40 years in the Materials Science and Engineering Industry. My extensive experience includes development of materials as it relates to the electronic, communication, security, transportation, aircraft, and environmental and civil infrastructure industries. I specialize in mechanical engineering, in relation to thermal management, smart materials, composite materials; aerospace engineering, specializing in the areas of electronic packaging and sensors; civil engineering, with specialization in concrete; chemical engineering, in the areas of fuel cells, batteries, activated carbon, and filter membranes; metallurgical engineering, and electrical engineering. I have more than 15 years expert witness experience.

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