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Technical Evaluation of Research and Development Efforts
Expert is a textbook author who is fully conversant with all aspects of high temperature superconductivity, from basic theory through fabrication techniques through device applications to economic analysis. He is currently serving as the principal technical adviser to a government…
Plastics Recycling and Life Cycle Analysis
Expert has been involved with PET bottle resin since leading the Eastman Chemical commercialization team on the product (Eastman then the world's largest producer of PET bottle resins). He is well acquainted with all the commercial PET bottle formulations and…
Electrical Connectors
Expert has applied his physics background to generate a fundamental understanding of temperature generation and material transport in electrical contact spots (a-spots) in bulk electrical interfaces. Over 25 years, his research showed that 1) Sintering effects occur in a-spots even…
Automotive Seating & Safety, Child Safety Seats, Seat Belts, Infant Restraint, Conversion Van Safety
Expert has over 35 years of experience in automotive safety. He has worked with seat belts, passive restraint, interior impact analysis, autobody crashworthiness, and seating system design and testing. He was involved in the development of the original Federal Motor…
Compressor Design and Evaluation
As previous Manager of Evaluation for Air Conditioning Products at the General Electric Company and co-owner of his consultancy, Expert has extensive experience with the evaluation of compressors and related systems. He has completed performance, reliability, and quality testing of…
Nanoparticles, Nanotubes, Nanofibers, Droplets, Sprays, Microfluidics, Nanofluidics, Aerosols, Thermal Management of Electronics, Electronics Cooling
His current research focus is on fluid/particle transport and interfacial phenomena relevant to emerging micro and nanotechnologies. Specific projects use advanced experimental diagnostics and high-resolution electron microscopy techniques to investigate fluid behavior in nanoenclosures, droplet dispensing and deposition (ink-jet printing),…
Acoustics, Vibration and Sound Quality; Lighting, Daylighting and Vision; Audio and Visual Technology; and Perceptual Research
Expert's thought leadership encompasses the following areas within architecture: Acoustics, Audio and Visual, Daylighting, Lighting, Thermal Comfort, Indoor Air Quality and Occupancy Research. His expertise in Product Development includes Acoustics, Audio and Visual, Lighting and Vision, Thermal Comfort, Consumer Research,…
Microcontroller-based Product Design
Most of the projects expert has been involved with have been real-time dependent. He has designed high-speed bit-slice-based data acquisition units for military aircraft radar, high-speed machinery controls, home automation, cordless telephones, fitness equipment, arcade games, and other consumer products.…
Hydropower, Hydraulic Turbines, Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Index Testing
Expert has 47 years of experience involving the evaluation, licensing, design, construction, equipment procurement, testing, and operation of hydroelectric projects. His emphasis has been on the mechanical and hydraulic aspects, particularly regarding hydraulic turbines. He is also knowledgeable of the…
Semiconductor Technology
Since 1960, Expert (pronounced rye-chowdree) has made extensive contributions to materials and semiconductor technology. During his early years with Westinghouse, he conducted pioneering work in the areas of silicon epitaxy, selective epitaxy, and polysilicon. He has made significant contributions in…