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Space Propulsion
Expert is the Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Director of the Space Propulsion Laboratory. His research features the development of highly efficient and compact ion thrusters for applications in space systems, including pico- and nano-satellites. His main interests are plasma…
Machine Tools, Heavy Equipment, and Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies
Expert began using CAM in its earliest stages, using Compact II and DataCut to created machine instructions for Numerically Controlled (NC) Machine Tools. He advanced to writing scripts and macros in Automatically Programmed Tools (APT) to perform machining functions around…
Metallurgical & Welding Engineering
Background in metallurgical, welding, and quality engineering in steel manufacturing, fabrication, construction, heat treat, aerospace flight hardware, upstream / downstream oil and gas production & transmission (sour and sweet), and refining. Familiar with all welding and brazing processes, “hands-on” experience…
OpEx Lean Six Sigma Business Process Improvement
Expert helps businesses grow through a focused approach to business improvement. He employs a balanced, non-intrusive approach of diagnostics, planning, teambuilding, and achievement. Using this approach, Expert has successfully deployed many OpEx programs and process improvement projects. Expert's core offerings…
Functional Capacity Evaluation, Cost of Care, and Life Care Plans
Background in metallurgical, welding, and quality engineering in steel manufacturing, fabrication, construction, heat treat, aerospace flight hardware, upstream / downstream oil and gas production & transmission (sour and sweet), and refining. Familiar with all welding and brazing processes, “hands-on” experience…
Energy Fundamentals and Applications: Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, and Nanotechnology
Expert is a notable researcher and scholar in energy fundamentals and applications, including thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics and nanotechnology. His expertise incorporates an emphasis on conservation and efficiency, the environment, and sustainability. Expert has significant experience in both academia…
Diving Accident Investigation
Bob notes that corrosion is a major problem that affects many industries. Bob has spent over forty years studying and solving corrosion problems in the construction, aerospace, defense, petroleum, utility and related industries. He was also the technical editor of…
Mechanical Engineering
Expert specializes in the analysis of products and systems in the automotive, thermal design, consumer product, and industrial environments. His work includes investigations of technical issues related to vehicles, liquid and gas flows, consumer appliances, and consumer electronics. He has…
Engineering, Failure Analysis, Fire/Explosion Investigation, Construction Defects, and Product Defects
Expert is a practicing Professional Engineer, LEED Accredited Professional, Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, and consultant, with 35 years of experience in the responsible charge of planning, designing and constructing facilities for manufacturing, commercial, chemical and heavy industrial use. His…
Electromagnetic Interference Compatibility
Expert is an iNARTE certified EMI/EMC engineer and is the owner of an independent EMI/EMC consulting company in the state of Arizona. He specializes in a variety of Electromagnetic Interference and Electromagnetic Compatibility disciplines, including: MIL-STD-461/4 box and large system…