A senior materials scientist and engineer with extensive research faculty experience at a major research institute and a top-tier research university, specializing in carbon nanotube synthesis, functionalization, and advanced nanomaterial applications. Currently serving as Deputy Director for Innovation Initiatives and Principal Research Engineer at a leading materials research institute. Expert in nanomaterial design for energy storage, aerospace systems, field emission applications, and electronic packaging. Holds multiple U.S. patents and has led significant research grants from federal government agencies.

Formal Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science from a leading research university; Minor in Electrical Engineering
  • Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from a top-tier research institution
  • Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering from a prestigious research university

Career Highlights

  • Deputy Director, Innovation Initiatives at a major materials research institute
  • Principal Research Engineer at a leading research organization with extensive experience on the research faculty
  • Research projects included in three International Space Station missions and one heliocentric orbit mission
  • Led significant research grants from federal government agencies and industry partners
  • Patent holder with multiple awarded U.S. patents in advanced materials and nanomaterial applications
  • Authored publications with numerous citations in peer-reviewed materials science journals
  • Recipient of a prestigious materials science award from a leading professional society
  • Served as president of a major materials science professional society

Expert Qualifications

  • Retained as testifying expert witness in criminal and civil litigation involving nanomaterials and electronic packaging
  • Provided expert testimony to state government science and technology committees
  • Served as consulting expert in cases involving conductive anodic filament formation, carbon nanotube reliability, and materials failure analysis
  • Extensive experience in failure mode analysis, accelerated life testing, and forensic investigation of materials-related product failures