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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…
CAD, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanism Design, Product Design, Equipment Design
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN; COMPUTER-AIDED MECHANICAL DESIGN. Expert has been a 3D CAD user for the past 14 years. He has done recent studies analyzing and justifying his companies migration from 3D wireframe design systems to solid modeling design and simulation systems.…
Thermal Spray Technology
Expert has expertise in thermally sprayed coating, with particular emphasis on their production, characterization and mechanical testing. He is the co-director of a thermal spray laboratory. He has 18 years research experience in thermal spray coatings; with a particular focus…
Workplace Safety, Product Safety, Mechanical Engineering, Workplace and Product Safety Surveys
Expert has expertise in product safety and liability reduction and specializes in electro-mechanical and mechanical systems. He has extensive experience in the areas of compressed gas systems, firearms, chainsaws, agricultural equipment, ladders, punch presses, power shears, power breaks, metal working…
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…
Materials Science, Patents, Fiber Optics, Laser Medical Devices
As a research scientist and now a consultant, Expert has been involved with material science, especially on projects related to the mechanical and optical properties of materials, both organic and inorganic. For the past 14 years, a majority of his…
Colloids & Polymers
ANTIFOAMING AGENT; DEFOAMING; FOAMING; BUBBLES; BUBBLING. Expert spent three years developing novel silicone defoamers, for which he was awarded a patent. He also developed the first mechanistic model which predicts defoaming kinetics. More recently he has developed new techniques for…
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,…
Packaging Design, Development, and Testing
Expert's career in packaging has involved all aspects of design, development, and qualification testing of product and package systems. Protective packaging enables products to survive the normal transportation and distribution handling hazards of shock, vibration, compression, humidity, and temperature. He…