This expert is a senior research scientist and professor with 35 years of multidisciplinary experience in functional printing technologies, including printed electronics, flexible hybrid electronics, and additive manufacturing processes. Specialized expertise spans imaging materials development, battery chemistry, and electrochemistry, with advanced knowledge in materials characterization techniques, surface analysis, and manufacturing process optimization. Over 20 years of expert witness and litigation consulting experience across North America, Europe, and Asia, supported by 45 publications, 90 technical presentations, and 2 patents in printed electronics and materials science.
Formal Education
- Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of Nebraska
- B.S. in Chemistry from University of Chicago
- A.B. in Economics from University of Chicago
- Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Cincinnati
Career Highlights
- Senior Research Scientist at a major technology company, developing imaging materials and battery chemistry; pioneered photographic emulsion evaluation methodology reducing cycle time by 5-10X and costs by 10X
- Assistant Professor at a leading engineering institution, developing and teaching courses in photographic chemistry, materials science, and scanning electron microscopy; initiated research programs in printed electronics
- Adjunct Professor, Advisor, and Printed Electronics Consultant at a major research university, leading functional printing research and securing significant federal research grant funding
- Chief Scientist and Director of Business Development at a prestigious research center, directing functional printing projects and managing multidisciplinary collaborations across academic, industry, and government organizations
- Research Associate Professor at a well-known engineering school, conducting research and teaching in printing and packaging science
- Over 45 publications, 90 presentations, and 2 patents in printed electronics and materials science
- Recipient of a technology leadership award in education
Expert Qualifications
- More than two decades of direct expert witness and litigation consulting experience, providing technical analysis to companies and governmental institutions across North America, Europe, and Asia
- Multidisciplinary technical expertise spanning chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, manufacturing processes, and electrochemistry, positioning this expert as a credible witness in patent disputes involving printing technologies, flexible electronics, and advanced materials
- Advanced credentials including Ph.D. in Chemistry with specialized training in electrochemistry, materials synthesis, and characterization techniques including scanning electron microscopy, surface analysis, and digital imaging
- Published authority with over 45 peer-reviewed publications and 90 technical presentations establishing recognized expertise in printed electronics, flexible hybrid electronics, and functional printing materials
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases can this expert support?
This expert handles patent disputes and technical consulting on printed electronics, conductive materials, and advanced manufacturing processes. Over 20 years of litigation work across three continents—comfortable in depositions and courtroom testimony on electronic circuits, renewable energy, and optical equipment. They're ready to go.
What is this expert's technical background?
Ph.D. and B.S. in Chemistry. Started in industry as Senior Research Scientist developing imaging materials and battery chemistry, then moved into academia holding faculty positions at leading engineering schools where they taught materials science and microscopy while launching research programs in printed electronics. 45+ publications, 90+ presentations, 2 patents, and recipient of a technology leadership award in education.
What technologies does this expert specialize in?
Printed electronics fabrication, conductive ink formulation, and flexible hybrid electronics are their core areas. They also cover functional printing materials, lithium battery chemistry, conductive polymers, silver halide photographic emulsions, inkjet printing, scanning electron microscopy, and gravure/flexographic printing. Solid on both the materials chemistry and the manufacturing side.
- Printed electronics fabrication
- Conductive ink formulation
- Flexible hybrid electronics
- Inkjet printing materials
- Lithium battery materials
- Scanning electron microscopy
- Silver halide photographic emulsions
- Conductive polymers
- U.S. District Courts
- Patent Trial and Appeal Board