A metallurgy and materials engineering expert, this expert has more than 25 years of experience evaluating material failures, component performance, and engineering-related product issues. Technical work encompasses metallurgical evaluations and failure analysis involving metallic and non-metallic materials, along with stress testing, mechanical testing, corrosion evaluation, material selection, component evaluation, and structural inspection. Specialized capabilities also include nondestructive testing (NDT) methods used to assess materials and components without compromising integrity. Education and training include a master’s degree in engineering management, a bachelor’s degree in industrial technology, and an associate degree in metallurgical technology. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in metallurgy further supports specialized qualifications in materials evaluation and engineering analysis.

Investigative experience includes product liability matters and the supervision of engineers and technicians conducting materials investigations for industrial clients throughout the United States and internationally. Laboratory work has involved metallography, optical examination, Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), tensile and fatigue testing, and microstructural evaluation of aluminum components. This background also includes providing court testimony in matters involving engineering and materials investigations. Engineering contributions extend to the development and improvement of aluminum semi-solid forging processes, design and testing of prototype process equipment, and application of computer-aided engineering (CAE) methods to improve component strength, reduce weight, and evaluate metal flow during forming. Innovation in this area also includes a patent involving electromagnetic processes for mixing and delivering semi-solid aluminum slurry.