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Orthopaedic Biomechanics, Implants and Biomaterials
Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Orthopaedic Implants Biomechanical design, development, and evaluation of implants, including joint replacement prostheses, fracture fixation devices, and related instrumentation. Implant performance evaluation and implant failure analysis using benchtop models (cadaver or artificial composite models), retrieved implants, computational models,…
Metallurgy and Welding Engineering
Expert is a consultant, metallurgist, and welding engineer. He provides services to clients in material selection, welding procedures, failure investigations, and legal cases. His very wide industry experience includes projects throughout the UK and abroad. Projects include a major airport…
Material Science and Metallurgy
FAILURE ANALYSIS Expert's failure investigations have encompassed a wide range of oilfield products including, but not limited to, wellhead and Christmas tree equipment, rock bits, OCTG, motors, packers, and downhole tools. Failure investigations have included but not been limited to…
Process Science, Process Equipment and Thin Films Material Characterization for PVD Poly-Crystal (AlN, AlScN, Mo, Ti, Al), CVD Epitaxial (Si, SiGe, GaAs, AlGaAs) and PECVD Amorphous Dielectrics.
Engineer with a strong background in semiconductor materials, characterization, and process. Experienced compound materials, HEMPT, and solar cell development, manufacturing, and reliability. Strong background in epitaxial materials growth, device failure analysis, and process troubleshooting with hands-on most of the epitaxial…
Mechanical Engineering, Rocket Science, Research and Development: Manufacturing and Design
Licensed mechanical engineer, rocket scientist, and former director of research and development with manufacturing and design experience as well as hands on experience with the retail and wholesale bicycle industry, nuclear industry, consumer products, license plate cameras, cooking appliances and…
Materials Failures
CORE COMPETENCIES • Extensive knowledge in material science and engineering, particularly in corrosion and electrochemistry, metallic coatings, and characterization from over 30 years of experience in teaching and research. • Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with great enthusiasm in…
Engineering, Construction, and Standard of Care
Expert has 25 years of engineering experience working on regional, national and global projects including the design, engineering, construction and commissioning of numerous residential, commercial and industrial facilities. He has provided subject matter expertise in engineering, engineering management, facility design…
Welding Engineering: Application, Arcs, Laser, Base Metal, Troubleshooting, Pressure, Nuclear, Code
Expert's welding career began in a family-owned welding and radiator repair shop. He progressed to welding on offshore oil and gas platform structures, processing facilities, and pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico while an undergraduate engineering student. As a graduate…
Metallurgical and Failure Investigations Caused by Corrosion, Degradation, Biological Activity, Fatigue, and Overload in Metallic/Non-Metallic Materials
After gaining a Ph.D. in Solid State Physics, Expert spent three years tertiary teaching, eight years of university research on materials and materials degradation, and, since 1985, consulting for industry on failure analysis, corrosion mitigation, and materials selection. Since 2001,…
Metallurgy/Materials Engineering
Expert has a Ph.D. and is a licensed engineer in metallurgy in the State of California with 25 years of experience in forensic engineering related to metallurgy and general materials failures. Extensive theoretical and hands-on background in laboratory testing and…