Professor of Mechanical Engineering at a major research university, this expert brings over 25 years of 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, with over 100 published journal articles, 11 U.S. patents, and co-authorship of a leading microfluidics textbook. Combines deep technical expertise with extensive expert witness experience and demonstrated litigation readiness.
Formal Education
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University, St. Louis
- B.A. in Physics from Lawrence 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases can this expert support?
They've testified in patent disputes over microfluidic devices, fluid measurement systems, and biomedical applications. They've also worked in environmental litigation. Cases span automotive, biomedical device, and microfluidic technology sectors.
What is this expert's technical background?
Ph.D. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, plus a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a B.A. in Physics. They've been a professor at major research universities for 25+ years, published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, and hold 11 U.S. patents. They also co-authored a leading microfluidics textbook now in its third edition.
What technologies does this expert specialize in?
µPIV (micro-particle image velocimetry), microfluidic flow diagnostics, MEMS characterization, and optical particle manipulation. Also particle tracking velocimetry, laser-induced fluorescence, electrokinetic flow analysis, and flow cytometry. They pioneered several advanced diagnostic techniques for characterizing flows in MEMS and bio-MEMS devices.
- Micro-particle image velocimetry (µPIV)
- Microfluidic flow diagnostics
- MEMS device characterization
- Optical particle manipulation
- Particle tracking velocimetry
- Laser-induced fluorescence
- Electrokinetic flow analysis
- Flow cytometry
- U.S. District Courts
- Patent Trial and Appeal Board
- International Trade Commission