Chemistry & Chemicals Expert Witness Listings

Benton, Arkansas

Inhalation, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, combustion/fire, pesticides, carcinogenicity

Additional Information: Dr. Norris has training in pharmacology and toxicology and has been practicing for over 20 years. He has testified to governmental agencies, served on an industrial site crisis team, and acted as a media consultant. He served as an expert witness in the US, UK and Hong Kong.

Santa Cruz, California

Engineering, explosives, metallurgy, toxicology, plumbing, mining, technology

Additional Information: Chemical engineering, plastics, colors, dyes, chemical analysis, clinical chemistry, piping systems, valves

Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Polymers, Polymer materials selection, Polymer product liability, Patent infringement analysis, Thermosetting polymer curing and processing, epoxy chemistry, composites, adhesives and coatings, laminates, rheology and flow, polymers used in electronic applications, polymer characterization expert

Additional Information: Specialty in polymers; chemistry, physics, characterization Expert in polymers used in electronic applications Adhesives, coatings, laminates, underfills, composites Specialist in thermosetting polymers, epoxy, curing, processing Thermal analysis, mechanical properties, rheology, process Intellectual Property expert; patent infringement analysis Polymer (plastics) product liability, Fitness for use Polymer failure analysis, Polymer material selection Expert witness, litigation support, consulting 29 years in the field of polymer science

Washington, District Of Columbia

Pharmaceutical Patents, Process Chemistry, Polymorphs and crystalline forms, Drug Development, Drug Discovery

Additional Information: PhD Chemist. University Professor of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Washington, DC. 20+ years experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Head of Global Chemical Development for a major pharmaceutical company (2000-2004) managing 350+ scientists and technical experts. 34 patents. Launched 11 New Molecular Entities. Experienced in generics & companies in Africa, India, China & Brazil. Consultant for large NGOs providing essential medicines to developing nations. ACS Astellas Foundation award (2009) for Chemistry Impact on Human Health.

Cumming, Georgia

Allergy, Chemicals, Environmental Health, Foods & Nutrition, Genetics, Immunology, Industrial Hygiene & Safety, Medical Devices, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Toxicology

Additional Information: Board-Certified biotechnologist with 40+ years experience as scientist-manager for General Administration, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Technical Services (Consultation, Expert Witness/Testimony, Fermentation R&D, Scale-up/Pilot Plant, Manufacturing, Technical Transfer/Writing, Training, and Teaching) for novel product development in beverages, biologics, cosmaceuticals, diagnostics, drugs, food, food supplement, medical devices, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical industries. Multilingual, Multicultural, Loves to travel. Reasonable rates and available at short term notice.

Oak Brook, Illinois

Cosmetic chemist, hair chemist, hair bleaching, hair lightening, hair color, hair dye, permanent wave, hair straightening, hair relaxer, Ethnic products, hairspray,depilatory, skin products, skin care, hair conditioner, shampoo, hairspray, aerosols, product testing, warning statements, use direction

Additional Information: Cosmetic chemist with more than 35 years experience in the formulation, testing, labeling and regulation of cosmetic products. In addition to the more common skin and hair care categories his expertise includes hair bleach, hair dye, hair relaxer, hair straightener, permanent wave, depilatory and the spectrum of cosmetic aerosols. He has successfully applied a strategic knowledge of the cosmetic industry - its technology, products, practices and consumers - to challenges varying from the development of numerous successful products to providing expert witness services during litigation.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Accident Reconstruction, Athletics, Automotive, Agriculture, Chemistry & Chemicals, Electricity, Equipment, Explosives, Fire, Premises Liability, Safety, Slip, Trip & Fall

Additional Information: For 30 years, Professors James Miller and Mark Lehto and six staff engineers provided design, analysis and forensic services to clients. They authored books on Warnings, Human Factors and Ergonomics, and also safety book chapters and engineering articles. Equipment and process design safety and internationally tailored operator manuals/warnings are specialties.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Lasik, PRK, photorefractive, keratectomy, refractive surgery, cornea, chemical, ammonia, chlorine, laser vision correction, farsightedness, nearsightedness

Additional Information: An internationally recognized expert in the field of refractive surgery and laser vision correction, Dr Sher has edited two textbooks on refractive surgery and has published over 70 scientific articles, monographs and chapters. Dr. Sher also consults for law firms, insurance and technology companies and governmental entities on cases related to malpractice, product liability and forensic issues.

East Aurora, New York

Chemical Engineering, Process Design, Polymer Reaction Engineering, Biofuels, Fuel Ethanol, Commissioning and Startup, Extrusion/Extruers, Failure Mode Effect Analysis, FMEA, HAZOP

Additional Information: Dr. Keith Dackson, P.E. has spent his career in the polyolefin, electronic materials, biofuels, and polymer finishing sectors. Dr. Dackson has experience in process development, process design, startup and commissioning, process improvement, project management, and technology transfer. Dr. Dackson has significant experience in both gas and liquid phase polypropylene processes, gas phase polyethylene processes, highly filled thermoset compounding for the electronic materials industry, and biofuels. In addition, he has participated and led HAZOP and Safety Incident investigations.

E. Norwich, New York

Toxic exposures, chemical burns, warnings & instruction, chemical fires, hazardous chemicals, chemical hazards, hair relaxers, hair coloring, chemistry, chemical engineering, cosmetics, consumer products, personal care products, industrial products

Additional Information: Adjunct Professor Fire Science (15 years); 25 years industrial product development; Chief Scientific Advisor and Director of Technical Symposia for HBA (Health & Beauty, America) Global Expo, Organizer & Session Chair for American Chemical Society National Meetings ; Book Series Editor of Elsevier Publishing’s “Personal Care and Cosmetic Technology Series”, Technical Journalist, Peer Reviewer, Fellow: American College of Forensic Examiners; Fellow: American Institute of Chemists; Fellow: Royal Society of Chemistry (London), Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Battery, Carbon Monoxide, Chemical Warfare Agent, Gas Detection Equipment, Gas Properties, Gas Monitor, Gas Toxicology, Industrial Hygiene & Safety, Methane, MSDS, Oxygen, Respiratory Protection, Self-Contained Self Rescuer

Additional Information: Joseph Jolson's areas of expertise include batteries, gas detection, and respiratory protection. He provides assistance selecting, calibrating, using, and placing such equipment. He assists in accident, industrial hygiene & safety, intellectual property, and product liability disputes by providing literature review & evaluation, failure analysis & testing, forensic investigation, and expert witness services.

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Chemicals, Failure Analysis, Construction

Additional Information: Chemtech's engineering professionals are experienced experts that can provide compelling testimony on the most complex engineering and scientific issues. We can provide simple explanations for complex subjects.

Fairfax Station, Virginia

DNA, Chemical Patents, Drug Patents, Chemical Analysis, Illegal Drug Analysis, Lead Paint, Asbestos, Chemical, Chemical Compund Identification, Environmental Chemistry,Welding Rods

Additional Information: James Girard holds the Horace S. and May Davidson Isbell professorship in chemistry at the American University in Washington, DC, where he is also the chair of the chemistry department. Professor Girard is a specialist in analytical chemistry and has published over 60 articles on the methods and techniques used to separate complex mixtures. He has also developed methods for the analysis of environmental pollutants in soil and water, the amount of neurotransmitter present in human serum, the concentration of disinfectants in hospital disinfectants, illicit and emerging illicit drugs as well as techniques for the separation and identification of DNA. His forensic science and environmental books are used by students across the globe. Before coming to American University, Professor Girard was a research scientist at General Electric’s Corporate Research and Development Center. He provided analysis for projects involving jet engines, light bulbs, polymer development, and silicones.