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Polyurethanes; Crystalline Polymers; Dielectric Properties; Ion-containing Polymers
Summary: Although I retired from Penn State in July '18, I continue to be engaged in the scientific / technical side of polymer science and engineering. I am more actively seeking external consulting opportunities, including serving as an expert witness.…
Automated Chemical Sensors
LABORATORY COMPUTERIZED ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTATION DESIGN; CHEMICAL AUTOANALYSIS. Expert has spent much of his career developing systems or subsystems for devices accomplishing automated chemical analysis. He has experience in all phases of this process, from basic research into sensors to the…
Animal Models, Preclinical Testing, GLPs, Protocols, Data Capture Forms, Veterinary Medicine
Expert has a significant amount of experience with developing animal models through discussions with cross-functional groups and considerable expertise in veterinary surgery and biomechanics. He has experience with animal models for the cardiovascular, peritoneal, gastrointestinal, cutaneous, reproductive, urinary, and skeletal…
Medical Device Design and Manufacturing: Laboratory Devices, Surgical Instruments, and Disposables
Expert has expertise in the design and development of laboratory devices, surgical instruments, and disposables for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, electronic, cosmetic, and consumer product industries. Examples of products he has developed and/or patented are an I.V. disposable product…
Microbiology: Bacteria, Molds/Fungi – Identification, Quality Control, Remediation, Expert Witness
MICROBIOLOGY; BACTERIOLOGY; MYCOLOGY; MICROORGANISM IDENTIFICATION. Expert has expertise in the identification and control of microorganisms including aspects of sterilization, disinfection, and inhibition of microbes. He has extensive background in the application of control mechanisms and chemicals to all environments, including…
Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, R&D
Expert has over 20 years of experience in the research and development of medical devices for: electrodes for transcutaneous sensing and stimulation (EKG, EEG, EMG, TENS, defibrillation, pacing); respiratory therapy, specifically spirometric measurements, exercizers, and nebulizers; thermometry for clinical applications;…
Blood Wetted Devices and Biomaterials
BLOOD-WETTED BIOMATERIAL; CARDIOVASCULAR PROSTHESES; ARTIFICIAL INTERNAL ORGANS. Expert has been involved in the design, development, and evaluation of extracorporeal and implantable artificial internal organs for many years, first with the artificial kidney (including hemodialyzers and those based upon selective absorption)…
Medical Device Total Quality
FDA REGULATION. A significant portion of Expert's career has been devoted to FDA approval and regulation of medical devices, particularily those with significant risk. He is the President of a consulting company specializing in process validation, FDA/regulatory consulting, and auditing.…
Information Management
Expert has had over 30 years of experience in the laboratory environment. Prior to starting his independent consulting practice in 1985, he was employed in industry. He has been actively engaged in the use of computers for the management of…
Biomedical Metals Technology
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CYCLE TIME. Expert has focused a significant portion of his career on product development manipulation. This has involved reducing the cycle time from concept to product introduction. He has applied this experience to a variety of scientific disciplines.…