Over 45 years technical experience with composites and plastic materials. Numerous technical publications (325+). Recognized international technology expert. Appointed to US Government, industry committees and professional society advisory boards. Experience in over 40 litigation and insurance cases. International Technical Director of SAMPE (Society for Advance of Material & Process Engineering).

Specialties

• Failure Analysis
• Products Liability

Subpecialties

• Composite Materials
• Plastic Materials
• Composite Manufacturing
• Composites Design & Analysis
• Composites Test Methods
• Impact Damage
• Environmental Effects
• Pressure Vessels
• Adhesives/Joining Methods
• Sports/Recreating Products
• Structural Composites
• Failure Criteria