A recognized authority in energy storage systems and battery management, this expert brings over 33 years of industrial R&D and technical operations experience. As founder and president of an independent battery consulting and expert witness firm, they specialize in advanced battery investigations for lithium-ion and lead-acid systems. With expertise spanning battery chemistries, electrochemical analysis, thermal runaway investigations, and forensic failure analysis, they have progressed from laboratory research to senior technical leadership roles at leading organizations.

Formal Education

  • Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from a leading research university
  • M.S. in Chemistry (Organic and Analytical) from a major research university
  • B.A. in Chemistry from a top-tier research institution

Career Highlights

  • Founder and president of independent battery consulting firm specializing in expert witness services and battery failure investigations
  • Vice President of Technology and Board Member at a leading battery technology company, developing novel lithium-ion battery state of health algorithms and leading battery research laboratory
  • Manager of Technical Research at a major battery manufacturer, responsible for bringing advanced deep-cycle battery products from laboratory to successful commercialization
  • Senior Chemist at a battery research firm, advancing neural network-based battery management algorithms and exploring advanced materials for ultracapacitor applications
  • Principal investigator on numerous federal research projects funded by various government agencies
  • Published author of chapters in leading industry reference works
  • Hold multiple U.S. patents on battery technologies and novel charging algorithms

Expert Qualifications

  • Testifying and consulting expert in lithium-ion battery fires, thermal runaway events, and electrochemical failure analysis
  • Expert witness in lead-acid thermal runaway, battery explosion, and personal injury litigation matters
  • Consulting expert in patent infringement matters involving battery charging algorithms and management systems
  • Specialized expertise in forensic investigation of battery fires, thermal runaway incidents, and failure root cause analysis