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Electronic Drive/Power Quality
Expert is concerned with the design, performance, and control of electrical energy conversion devices. He has research, development, and design experience in all types of variable-speed or constant-speed electromechanical drives, including variable-frequency/variable-voltage drives. He designed electric-hybrid, variable-speed drives for automobiles…
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.…
Engineering Materials
Expert has devoted most of his 35-year career to the application primarily of metals and other materials such as polymers, ceramics, composite materials, and electronic materials; he has also designed and manufactured machines and other structures. His expertise includes the…
Ceramics: Fabrication, Fracture, Powder Dispersion, Alumina, Nano-materials; Tapecasting, Creep, Sintering
Expert has been involved in ceramic processing since 1973. He served as a member of the research staff of the MIT Ceramic Processing Center. He has taught a graduate course at Rutgers University entitled "Colloid Chemistry of Slip Casting" since…
X-Ray Imaging
Expert is the inventor, designer, and project scientist/program manager of a number of different X-ray imaging systems, ranging from satellite-based X-ray telescopes to large systems for nondestructive imaging of 50 ton rocket motors and nuclear pressure vessels. Expert has both…
Offshore Sourcing (particularly in China) of OEM Parts, International Manufacturing, Vendors, & ECO
OFFSHORE (INTERNATIONAL) SOURCING OF OEM PARTS; FOREIGN SOURCING; ENGINEERING CHANGE ORDER (ECO). Expert and Expert's company specializes in the area of offshore sourcing of OEM components from China. He advises manufacturers of mechanical, electronic, and electro-mechanical products on drastic reductions…
Coronary Blood Flow
A substantial portion of the experts work involves the study of coronary arteries, both in vivo and using isolated artery segments. This work is directed toward measurement of responses of coronary arteries to drugs and biologically-active materials. Expert has carried…
Mechanical Engineering, Cavitation Erosion
HYDRAULICS; OCEAN ENGINEERING; WATER-JET CLEANING. Expert (prefers Dr. Thiru) has extensive experience applying his expertise in hydraulics to ocean engineering and industry. Dr. Thiru is a recognized expert in materials research and has demonstrated a deep understanding of material behavior…
Cough Medicine, Smoke Effects on the Lungs, Vivo Assessment of Airway Clearance, etc.
Expert has expertise in mucus rheology, coughing and cough clearance. His research in mucology involves the study of airway surface fluid (ASF) and how it contributes to lung defense. ASF, the secretory product of the respiratory tract, is composed of…
Composite Materials
Expert has had extensive experience in cost/performance trade studies for the selection of composite materials. These materials use graphite, aramid, glass, and polyolefin fibers with epoxy, vinyl ester, and other thermosetting resins. Expert has knowledge of the structural capabilities, limitations,…