Professor of Mechanical Engineering at a major research university and Professor Emeritus at another leading research university, this expert brings over 25 years of academic and consulting experience in microfluidic flow diagnostics, particle image velocimetry, and micro- and nanoscale fluid mechanics. A pioneer in developing advanced diagnostic techniques for characterizing fluid flows in MEMS, bio-MEMS, and microfluidic devices, he has authored over 100 journal articles and is the co-author of a leading textbook on microfluidics, in its third edition. He holds 11 U.S. patents and has extensive expert witness experience, including high-profile testimony in a major environmental litigation matter and numerous patent infringement cases. He combines deep technical expertise with demonstrated litigation readiness.

Formal Education

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from a leading research university
  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from a top-tier research institution
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from a major research university
  • B.A. in Physics from a prestigious liberal arts university

Career Highlights

  • Professor of Mechanical Engineering at a major research university
  • Professor and Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at another leading research university
  • Post-Doctoral Research Scientist at a top-tier research institution
  • International Research Fellow at leading European research institutions
  • Visiting International Professor at a leading international research university
  • Co-author of a leading textbook on microfluidics
  • Contributing author to authoritative reference works on microfluidics and nanotechnology
  • Published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles in fluid mechanics, MEMS, and microfluidics

Expert Qualifications

  • Retained as testifying expert in patent infringement disputes involving microfluidic devices, fluid measurement systems, and biomedical applications
  • Served as testifying expert for government agencies and in environmental litigation matters
  • Deposed and testified multiple times in patent cases across automotive, biomedical device, and microfluidic technology sectors
  • Over 20 years of expert witness experience in fluid mechanics, microfluidics, MEMS, and environmental engineering assessments