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Photonics, Fiber Optics, Laser Micromachining, SEM analysis, DWDM, Applied Optics
His area of expertise is design, modeling, characterization and development of photonic (fiber optic/optoelectronic/electro-optic) components and devices. His experience (50% industrial, 50% academic) includes 10 years in photonics, working with various technologies (glass fibers, InP, silica on silicon, ion exchange,…
Power Electronics
Expert has designed power supplies for over 20 years. He has designed flyback, forward, and sepic topologies for ac/dc and dc applications with power levels from a few watts to over 2KW. Expert notes that power supply design involves knowing…
Nanotechnology, Solar Cells, Thin Films and Science/HigherEd Policy
Engineered materials for nanosensor and solar energy conversion applications. Si-ink, Graphene, organic semiconductors, nanocrystalline silicon. Current research focus is to develop cost-effective photovoltaic technologies using both organic and inorganic materials. Played key role in establishing multi-million dollar research effort in…
Tribology, Friction, and Wear with Emphasis in Synthetic Fibers and Textiles
Expert has expertise in all types of fiber finishes for synthetic fibers and blends. He is knowledgeable in formulation, properties, performance, and environmental aspects of these systems. He is expert in all aspects of the basic and advanced technology of…
Corrosion and Metallurgical Failure Analysis
Expert notes that corrosion is a major problem that affects many industries. Expert has spent over forty years studying and solving corrosion problems in the construction, aerospace, defense, petroleum, utility and related industries. He was also the technical editor of…
Failure Analysis and Objective Forensic Analysis: Ballistics
Expert has expertise in the the evaluation of metallurgical failures, including root cause analysis. He spent a sabbatical at Perkins Engineering in the UK conducting failure analysis in their materials lab and has 17 years experience conducting independent investigations in…
Powdered Metals & P/M Products
Expert has founded and operated businesses that produce powdered metal parts. He is the co-founder and President of his organization. The development of metals and alloys has been the focus of his career. He understands thoroughly the manufacturing process that…
Powder Metallurgy, Magnetic Alloy
Since 1980, Expert has been instrumental in the development of new magnetic alloys, their processing, improvement in their properties, and preparation of specifications for their usage. He has also assisted in marketing these materials and recommending their usage for new,…
Electron Microscopy of Materials
Expert has over 30 years of experience in obtaining compositional and diffraction information from thin specimens in the electron microscope. Materials he has analyzed have included steels, aluminum alloys, oxide ceramics, and heterogeneous catalysts. Some significant effort has been made…
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…