A leading authority on polymer membrane design and synthesis for electrochemical energy conversion and storage systems, this Professor and Endowed Chair at a major research university brings over two decades of expertise in ion transport properties, membrane materials, and electrochemical systems.

With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and extensive academic leadership at major research institutions, including significant tenure at leading research universities and research positions at federal research laboratories, this expert has published over 220 peer-reviewed journal articles (29,000+ citations, h-index 84), holds 12 patents, and has received prestigious federal recognition. Litigation experience spans 10 cases in materials failure analysis involving polymer degradation and membrane performance, with testimony at trial in multiple cases.

Formal Education

  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from a top-tier engineering university
  • M.S. in Chemical Engineering from a top-tier engineering university
  • B.S. in Chemical Engineering from a major research university

Career Highlights

  • Endowed Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at a major research university
  • Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at a leading research university, with prior roles as Associate Professor and Assistant Professor
  • Co-Director of a research center for advanced materials processing at a leading research university
  • Associate Director of a materials research institute at a leading research university
  • Senior Member of Technical Staff at a federal research laboratory
  • Author of over 220 peer-reviewed journal articles with 29,000+ citations and h-index of 84
  • Named inventor on 12 issued patents for polymeric materials and nanostructures for fuel cells and energy applications
  • Associate Editor of a leading academic journal in applied materials science

Expert Qualifications

  • Retained as testifying or consulting expert in 8 litigation matters, primarily as plaintiff expert in materials failure analysis involving polymer degradation, membrane performance, and system integrity
  • Testified at trial in multiple cases and has extensive experience with depositions across various litigation matters
  • Specialized expertise in materials science failure analysis, polymer performance evaluation, electrochemical system assessment, and damage analysis