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Chemistry & Chemicals Expert Witnesses

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of chemistry & chemicals expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on chemistry & chemicals and related issues. Chemistry & chemicals expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these chemistry & chemicals expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Formulation, Intellectual Property, Li Ion Batteries, Organic Chemistry, Patents, Surface Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Exposure, Chemistry, Chemistry & Chemicals, Composites, Cosmetic Chemistry, Cosmetics, Dietary Supplements, and Drug Formulation.

Kenneth H Brown, PhD

Chemical Expert Witness
Product & Premises Liability
Experienced Testifying Expert

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Paul Abato, Ph.D.

Medicinal Chemist Pharma Patent & ANDA Expert

Pharmaceutical Research, Chemistry & Chemicals - Drug Formulation, Biotechnology, liquid formulation, formulation, medicinal chemist, organic chemist, pharmacokinetics, stability studies, dietary supplements, tetracyclines, synthetic biology, drug tests, structure activity relationship, small molecule

EXPERT WITNESS CONSULTING Dr Abato has testified in high stakes litigation cases at the International Trade Commission on 2 occasions, the High Court of Malasia on 3 occasions in addition to Federal and State Courts. He has been deposed nine times and has been engaged as an expert in 10 cases pertaining to patent validity and infringement, ANDA/Paragraph IV disputes, trade secret misappropriation and trademark infringement disputes in cases related to pharmaceuticals. Upload Dr Abato’s CV, which includes a complete list of case numbers and Law Firms that he has represented. PHARMACEUTICAL EXPERIENCE Dr. Abato is a Medicinal Chemist. His expertise includes drug research, medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry, drug formulation for; IT, IV, IP, ICV, IN, IM and oral dosing routs, stability studies, extensive structure-activity relationships, efficacy, pharmacokinetics, as well as all pre-clinical testing required for IND submission to the FDA. Dr Abato was awarded the prest...

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Randal Hill, PhD

Chemistry Expert Witness

Kodiakhill Services LLC

Chemistry & Chemicals, Chemical Engineering - Colloid, Surface Chemistry, Silicones, Materials Science, surfactants, detergents, formulation, emulsions, microemulsions, liquid crystals, product development, patents, Intellectual Property, personal care, household care, upstream oil & gas, electrophoretic displays, agricultural adjuvants

Thought leader in chemistry, materials science and intellectual property. Award winning PhD scientist with 30+ years in applied chemistry. Visiting Scientist at MIT for 5 years to foster silicone-based nanotechnology projects. Holder of 69 issued patents. Author of Silicone Surfactants book and 60 articles. Served as Patent Science Advisor to grow patent portfolio by 1500%. Deveoped display for Amazon Kindle. Readily adapts expertise to new problems. Served as adunct faculty at Stanford and University of Minnesota. Organized two international symposia. Invited speaker at Gordon Conference and four international colloid meetings. Associate Editor of Journal of Surfactants and Detergents. Involved member of American Chemical Society, Society of Petroleum Engineers, American Physical Society, and American Oil Chemists Society. Awards include 3 Dow Corning Technical Achievement Awards, as well as the AOCS Samuel Rosen Award for Surfactant Chemistry. Experience includes fi...

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James C. Norris, PhD, DABT, ERT

Norris Consulting Services

Benton, Arkansas

Toxicology, Pharmacology - Inhalation, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, combustion/fire, pesticides, carcinogenicity

Dr. Norris has training in pharmacology and toxicology and has been practicing for over 30 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. He also is a testifying expert witness in US Air Force and US Navy court martials.

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John C Fetzer, PhD

Wide-ranging knowledge in depth

Fetzpahs Consulting

Hercules, California

Chemistry & Chemicals, Petroleum Engineering - hydrocarbon, aromatic, chromatography, spectrometry, petroleum, polycyclic, spectroscopy, gasoline, diesel, oil, wax, asphalt, analysis

Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, extensive publications in many areas, excellent at assessing the quality and strengths/ weaknesses of analyses. Have taught analytical chemistry (chromatography and spectrometry), Good Laboratory Practices, the use of statistics. Serves as editor or on the advisory boards for several scientific journals and author of two books and co-inventor on three patents.

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Brian McVerry, PhD

Medical Devices/Materials - Founder and CTO

Axiom Scientific

Marina del Rey, California

Chemistry & Chemicals, Medical Devices - Polymer Chemistry, Surface Modification, Surface Chemistry, Medical Device Complications, Material Properties, Material Characterization, Catheters, Stents, Implant Coatings, Chemical Characterization, Pathogenesis, Medical Device Manufacturing, Chemistry Intellectual Property, Formulating Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering

Brian T. McVerry, Ph.D., is a scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, and medical device executive with deep expertise in biomaterials, anti-fouling surface chemistry, medical device design, regulatory strategy, and clinical evidence generation. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Silq Technologies, where he conceived and developed a clinically demonstrated zwitterionic surface treatment for implantable medical devices and led its translation from laboratory concept to FDA-cleared commercial products. Dr. McVerry holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His doctoral work produced multiple high-impact publications, patents, and licensed technologies, including a universal anti-fouling surface modification licensed to Silq Technologies and a non-flammable electrolyte technology licensed to a private energy storage company. He is a recipient of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, a Finalist in the U.S. Pate...

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Robin D ODell

Materials Chemistry, Manufacturing Executive

Redondo Beach, California

Products Liability, Chemistry & Chemicals - Coatings adhesion, Laminate delamination, Polymers, Surface preparation, Materials enginering, Barrier coatings, Bio-based polymer composites, Foodservice packaging, Decorative laminates, Solid surface, Barrier coatings, Compostable packaging materials, Starch based materials, Failure analysis, Extrusion processing, Cure

ROBIN DOUGLAS O’DELL Redondo Beach, CA | (707) 508-7058 | robindodell@gmail.com EXPERT WITNESS (TESTIFYING & CONSULTING) Polymers | Coatings & Laminates | Adhesion/Delamination | Materials Selection / Standard of Care | Sustainable Packaging Senior materials and manufacturing executive with Fortune 100 leadership and startup CEO/CTO experience. Specialized in coatings and laminate adhesion/delamination, materials selection and standard of care, and biodegradable/compostable packaging materials. Extensive experience translating material science into manufacturable products and defensible engineering decisions. Served as company representative in IP and product liability matters; prior expert support to Jones Day. Practice Areas / Keywords Coatings adhesion, lamination, delamination, bond failure, surface preparation, cure chemistry, thermal/moisture cycling, decorative laminates, solid surfacing, composite panels, barrier coatings, packaging coatings, polymer processing, extrusion, t...

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Jeffrey T Gotro, PhD

InnoCentrix, LLC

Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Chemistry & Chemicals, Intellectual Property - Patent Infringement, Inter Partes Review, Polymers & Plastics, Composites, Adhesives and Coatings, Rheology And Flow, Polymers Used In Electronic Applications, Polymer Materials Selection, Polymer Product Liability, Thermoset Polymers, polymer Processing, Epoxy Chemistry, Polymer Characterization

Dr. Jeffrey Gotro is an expert in polymers/plastics with over 30 years’ experience. His expertise spans polymer chemistry and physics, along with deep knowledge of polymer characterization. Expert in polymers used in electronic applications such as adhesives, coatings and laminates. Experience with polymer composites, highly filled compositions (fiberglass and fillers). Specialist in thermosetting polymers, epoxy, curing, processing, and process analysis. Expert in polymer/plastics characterization including multiple thermal analysis methods, mechanical property measurements, rheological (flow) measurements, and polymer processing such as dispensing, coating, lamination, and molding. Extensive experience in new product development and the product development process. Experience in manufacturing process development, process characterization, and defect analysis. Dr. Gotro has experience in intellectual property evaluations, patent infringement litigation and inter partes revie...

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Justin Sambur, PhD

Professor, Analytical Chemist-Hazardous Materials

Fort Collins, Colorado

Chemistry & Chemicals, Intellectual Property - Hazardous materials, Environmental contamination, Toxic torts, Hazardous materials storage, Hazardous materials spills, Chemical exposure, Chemical handling, Forensic chemical analysis, Identifying unknown substances, Spectroscopy, Trace-level analysis, Surface/interface analysis, Energy

Dr. Justin B. Sambur is the Monfort Professor of Chemistry at Colorado State University, specializing in analytical chemistry and materials characterization. He has published over 55 peer-reviewed articles, holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Colorado State University, and has delivered over 90 invited lectures at universities and scientific conferences.

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Willa L Carter

CQG

Conyers, Georgia

Chemistry & Chemicals, Pharmaceutical Regulation - Medical devices, pharmaceutical research, patents, drug formulation, quality control, laboratories, manufacturing, drug packaging, cosmetics, food, ISO, International Standards of Harmonization (ISO), environmental conditions, compliance, sterilization, chemical synthesis, fermentation, components

Experienced Chemist with 25+ years of experience in quality control, raw materials, manufacturing, validation, and stability. Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, cosmetics, and food industries. Former odor panel scientist at Proctor & Gamble as a contractor. Extensive teaching experience. International inspector.

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Kenneth H Brown, PhD

Experienced Chemical Expert Witness - PhD

KHB CONSULTING SERVICES

Evanston, Illinois

Chemistry & Chemicals, Warnings & Labels - chemistry, household chemicals, industrial chemicals, chemical exposure, chemical accidents, labels & warnings, paint & coatings, hazardous materials, patent infringement, product liability, premises liability, wrongful death, accident reconstruction, laboratory testing & analysis, failure analysis, cosmetic chemistry, aerosols

I am an experienced expert witness who has written hundreds of reports of opinion, testified at deposition over 5o times, and has testified at trial 6 times. I have over 25 years in the paint and coatings industry, followed by 3 years academic appointment at Eastern Michigan University, followed by 25 years as Chemical Expert Witness. I also have numerous scientific publications, and have taught chemistry at local universities. I will be your translator of highly technical jargon into easy-to-understand language.

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John A Williams, PhD, PE, ASA, MBA, CFEI, AIChE Fellow

Engineering, Forensic & IP Valuation Expert

EPS, Inc.

South Bend, Indiana

Energy, Intellectual Property - Intellectual Property, Appraisals & Valuations, Commercial Damages, Renewable Energy, Biogas, Biofuels, Wind, Solar, Geothermal, Biomass, Waste-to-Energy, Oil & Gas, Oil Refining, Fires, Explosions, Chemical Release, Product Contamination, Electricity, Coal Technologies, Chemistry & Chemicals

JOHN A. WILLIAMS, PhD, PE, ASA, MBA, CFEI, AIChE Fellow Dr. Williams is an International Engineering and Energy Technology Expert in the engineering analysis and financial appraisals of energy, power, and manufacturing technologies, related intellectual property (patents, trade secrets, trademarks), licensing, royalty structures, market analysis, infringement, contract breach, fraud, compensatory, taxation, and lost profit damages. Dr. Williams provides engineering analysis, forensics, financial appraisals, and quantification of economic damages for oil & gas production, solar, wind, manufacturing, oil refining, chemicals, power generation, electrical distribution, steam, RNG biogas, biomass, ethanol, biodiesel, bioprocessing, food ingredients, geothermal, coal, nuclear, steelmaking, glassmaking, storage, pipelines, water treatment, and waste-to-energy technologies, equipment, construction, and facilities. With over 40 years of industry experience in operations, R&D, cost estimati...

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Randal Hill, PhD

Chemistry Expert Witness

Kodiakhill Services LLC

Honor, Michigan

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Bradley D Fahlman, Ph.D.

Materials Chemistry and Energy Storage Expert

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Chemistry & Chemicals, Energy - energy storage, batteries, Li-ion batteries, metal-sulfur batteries, materials science, materials chemistry, solid-state chemistry, materials synthesis, materials characterization, chemistry, inorganic, atomic layer deposition, chemical vapor deposition, solid-state synthesis, surface chemistry, Quantum dots, Photovoltaics

I joined the faculty at Central Michigan University in Fall, 2002 & have been involved in battery research since 2009. Through funding from the U.S. Army (Tank and Automotive Research and Development Engineering Center, TARDEC, and Ground Vehicle Systems Center, GVSC), I have worked on the development of novel anode materials for Li-ion batteries from 2009-2022 and the development of cathode materials, including single atom catalysts (SACs) for metal-S batteries since 2022. Our first highly cited paper in this field was published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS) in 2010 - the first to report the Li-capacity of graphene nanoribbons prepared via chemical unzipping of carbon nanotubes. I have extensive knowledge of the Li-ion literature and experience with electrode fabrication and testing using both Princeton Applied Research and Maccor battery testing systems. I also have extensive experience working with organic carbonates as electrolytes for Li-ion batteries a...

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David J Augeri, PhD

Pharmaceutical IP Litigation Expert Witness

DJ AUGERI PHARMA CONSULTING, LLC

Princeton, New Jersey

Chemistry & Chemicals, Pharmaceutical Research - Synthetic Organic/Medicinal Chemistry, ANDA Expert Witness, DPP4 SGLT2 ANDA, HatchWaxman, Obviousness, Enablement, Infringement, Invalidity, Paragraph IV, Patent IP and Litigation, Osimertinib EGFR, GLP-1 agonists, Sitagliptin, drug discov. and development, Dapagliflozin, venclexta bcl2, btk Ibutinib, Adagrasib KRASG12C, FLT3, POSITA

With over 10 years of experience as an expert witness at DJ Augeri Pharma Consulting LLC, I specialize in pharmaceutical patent litigation, specifically in the areas of synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, and CMC/API process development. I provide critical support for legal clients, offering expert reports, prior art review, claims interpretation, and testimony in U.S. and Canadian courts. My work spans patent infringement, validity, obviousness, and enablement analyses, as well as consulting on ANDA/Hatch-Waxman litigation, with a focus on diabetes and oncology drugs. I am committed to advancing pharmaceutical innovation by combining my expertise in medicinal chemistry, structure–activity relationships, and drug development, from preclinical research to IND submissions. My technical contributions include designing alternative compounds, optimizing drug properties, and overseeing CMC facets of clinical development. I strive to provide high-quality, data-dri...

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Rodger A. Ferguson, Jr., LSRP

Licensed Site Rememediation Professional

Integral Consulting Inc.

Milford, New Jersey

Environmental, Chemistry & Chemicals - LSRP, Assessment, Remediation, CERCLA, TSCA, UST, Vapor Intrusion, Soil, Groundwater, PCBs, PFAS, Hazardous Substances, Cost Recovery, NJDEP, USEPA, Licensed Site Remediation Professional, Phase I, Brownfields, RCRA, Chlorinated Solvents

Mr. Ferguson leverages his nearly 40 years of experience and his credentials as a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) to help clients manage their environmental needs, especially site assessment and remediation. He combines regulatory knowledge, remediation experience, and strategic vision to handle complex and high-profile cases, applying the most current scientific principles in contaminant fate and transport. His background includes a bachelor of science in chemistry from Ursinus College, managing a NJDEP certified environmental laboratory, OSHA and USEPA required hazardous substances training, as well as general environmental consulting. As an expert witness, Mr. Ferguson has prepared reports and given expert testimony in matters related to cost recovery of environmental damages, criminal insurance fraud, due diligence, Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) remediation, professional negligence, and the standard of care at the time the ...

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Magdy M. Abdel-Malik, Ph.D.

Expert Witness I R&D Executive I Life Science

Quaestio Global Partners LLC

Chester, New Jersey

Pharmaceutical Research, Chemistry & Chemicals - Organic Chemistry, Drug Delivery Systems, Formulation Technologies, Chemicals Characterization, Natural Products Chemistry, Scientific Claims Substantiation, Regulatory Compliance Assessment, Dietary Supplements, Analytical Chemistry, Over the Counter (OTC), Ingredients Evaluation, Intellectual Property (IP)

Dr. Abdel-Malik is a strategic innovation leader with extensive R&D and business development experience across the life sciences — encompassing pharmaceuticals, consumer health, cosmetics, dietary supplements, personal care, and medical devices. As Founder of Quaestio Global Partners (QGP), he has applied that expertise across leading global organizations — and today extends it as an Expert Witness in life sciences litigation. He is an Executive in Residence at Princeton University and a Grant Reviewer at Rutgers University. PHARMACEUTICALS AND CONSUMER PRODUCTS: AREAS OF EXPERTISE Dr. Abdel-Malik's scientific expertise is grounded in organic chemistry, natural products chemistry, carbohydrate & polysaccharide chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical characterization & structure elucidation, drug delivery systems & formulation technologies, consumer insights knowledge, scientific claims substantiation, regulatory compliance assessment, innovation assessment, product characterizat...

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Daniel S Daniel, PhD

Fairport, New York

Chemistry & Chemicals - Electrochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Ion-Selective Electrodes, Clinical Chemistry, Dyes, Ionophores

"Thirty five years of experience in synthetic organic chemistry (dyes and ionophores) development and evaluation of thin-film clinical assays (both colorimetric and potentiometric) as well as photographic elements and gelatin cross-linkers; holder of 23 US patents."

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Martin U Schlegel, Dr. rer.-nat. (Equivalent to PhD)

chemneera LLC

Warrendale, Pennsylvania

Chemistry & Chemicals, Failure Analysis - Sports Technology, Sports Surfaces, Synthetic Turf, Artificial Turf, Playgrounds, Running Tracks, Gymnasium Floors, Court Surfaces, Construction Defects, Manufacturing, Recreational Coatings, Surface Coatings, Technical Textiles, Protective & Shock-absorbing Materials, Material Fatigue & Failure

Martin Schlegel has more than 25 years of international experience in the sports and recreation industry across novel materials, technology and R&D commercialisation. He is the Principal of chemneera Consulting providing advice and technical expertise to communities, companies and stakeholders in the sport technology, sports infrastructure and sports business industries across Australasia, Europe and the USA. As a Distinguished Member of the Sports Innovation Board of the International Sport Technology Association (ISTA) in Atlanta GA and a Director of the Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN), his work focuses on start-up programs, global partnerships with other clusters of innovation and facilitating export growth of sports technology companies. He previously worked on major sports infrastructure projects across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the USA, including sports surfacing projects for the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. Throughout his manufacturing career, he worked g...

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Robert A Iezzi, PhD

RAI Technical Solutions, Inc.

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Chemistry & Chemicals, Metallurgy - Paint, Plastics, Metal Coatings, Packaging, Fluoropolyners, Pretreatments for Metals & Plastics, Patents, Nanotechnology, Corrosion, Polymer Science, Metal Alloys, Electrochemistry, Steel, Laminates, Li-ion Batteries, Surface Preparation & Cleaning, Extrusion, Product Development, Li-ion batteries

I have more than 40 years of experience in paint and metal coatings, corrosion, plastics, plastic additives, pretreatments for metals and plastics, fluoropolymers, intellectual property, patent infringement, Li-ion batteries, composites, extrusion, PVC, nanotechnology, metal & plastic packaging, polymer & materials science, electrochemistry, laminates, metal buildings, surface preparation & cleaning, steel & metal alloys. I have extensive experience as an expert witness and consultant in these technical fields, and am a recognized authority on the technology. Most of my experience was obtained while working in R&D at Fortune 500 companies, specifically Arkema Chemicals, Campbell Soup, Betz-Dearborn, and Bethlehem Steel, where I developed and commercialized dozens of innovative products. I was awarded seven U.S. patents, multiple foreign patents, and have authored 2 book chapters and 50 publications in respected technical journals and conferences. I earned my Ph.D. in Materials Sci...

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Paul Abato, Ph.D.

Medicinal Chemist Pharma Patent & ANDA Expert

Providence, Rhode Island

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Blaine C Childress

Ethylene Copolymers- Shrink Film Processing

ChemAu

Inman, South Carolina

Intellectual Property, Chemistry & Chemicals - Polyolefin Chemistry, Food Packaging, Heat Shrink Films, Oxygen Barrier Films, Thermal Analysis, Organic Chemistry, Film Manufacturing, Textile Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Patent Law, Foreign Patent Opposition, Ethylene Copolymers, Packaging

Master of Science in Textile and Polymer Science, with a Minor in Organic Chemistry from Clemson University - Focused on Organic synthesis and thermal analysis. Bachelor of Science in Textile Chemistry, with a minor in Organic Chemistry from Auburn University - Focus on Carbohydrate Chemistry and Non-benzenoid aromatic compounds. Career practice included Analytical laboratory management, competitive analysis, product development, metallocene catalyzed olefin chemistry,and global intellectual technology protection at global R&D headquarters, reaching the title of Science Fellow. Manager of Industry Solutions for South Carolina Research Authority, advancing industrial and small business relationships until retiring in 2021. Presently serving as president of ChemAu LLC, guiding start-up companies and prosecuting patents for inventors. Serves on the Board of Directors for InnoVision Technology Awards, Western Carolinas American Chemical Society Executive Committee, American Chemical...

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Matthew P Shipp, M.S.

Agrochemical and Pesticide Forensics Expert

Shipp Research, LLC

Montgomery, Texas

Agriculture, Chemistry & Chemicals - Pesticide, Fertilizer, Adjuvant, Surfactant, Turfgrass, Ornamentals, Fungicide, Insecticide, Drift, Crops, Herbicide, Agrochemical, Vegetables, EPA, Organic, Biological, Lawn, Garden, PGR, Biostimulant

Agriculture Forensics Expert - pesticides, fertilizers, adjuvants/surfactants, crop damage, pesticide drift/chemical trespass, agrochemical misapplication, product nonperformance, EPA label violation, attorney advisor and interrogative preparation.

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Roger Tietze

PART CONSULTING LLC

CONROE, Texas

Chemistry & Chemicals, Laboratories & Testing - Epoxy, adhesives, electronic manufacturing, UV resistance, VaRTM - Vacuum assisted Resin Transfer Molding, Polyurethanes, thermosets, polyimides, Prepregs, Thermal Analysis, Coatings, vinyl esters, polyaspartics, Pultrusion, Material Testing, Composites, amines, Flame Retardants, Filament Winding

I am a member of the following organizations 1. Society for the Advancement of Materials Processes and Engineering [SAMPE] 2. Thermoset Resin Formulators Association. [TRFA]

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Michael J Heniff, Jr

Experienced Chemical Process Engineer

Heniff Process Services LLC

Houston, Texas

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Chemicals - Hazardous Chemicals, Process Safety, Personal Safety, Monomers, Polymer, Chemical Plants, Styrene, Chemicals, Flammability, Reactive Chemicals, Flammable, Dust, Process Engineer, HAZOP, Petrochemical, Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Hydrogen Cyanide, Process Design, Project Management

SUMMARY • Chemical Engineer with over 30 years of experience primarily in process engineering/ process development that is currently working part-time or short duration roles. • Very strong background in monomers and polymers chemistries and processes. • Ability to embrace new process technologies and new chemistries quickly. • High achiever, very motivated, high energy, quick learner, data driven, and results oriented. • Strong process safety background (with experience at multiple OSHA Star plants) with active involvement in process hazard analyses (HAZOP and LOPA), management of change (MOC), safety instrumented systems, and PSM auditing. • Proficient with Aspen Plus (including Aspen Polymers), HTRI, Minitab, OSI PI, and Aspen Process Explorer. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Heniff Process Services LLC, Houston, TX, November 2024 – Present Proprietor and Senior Principal Process Engineer LyondellBasell, Channelview, TX, September 2023 to November 2024 Global Consulting Process...

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Jihye Kim, Ph.D, PMP

Chemical Safety, Product Liability, Patent Dispute

Houston, Texas

Chemistry & Chemicals, Chemical Engineering - Oil and Gas, Water treatment, Agriculture, Disinfectants/Biocides, Cleaning Products, Surfactant, Formulation Science, Application Engineering, Forensic Analysis & Engineering, Chemical & Hazardous Material Incident, Chemical Burn Fire Explosion, Regulatory Compliance, Process Safety, Patent Dispute, Organic Acids, Herbicide

Ph.D Chemical engineer providing expert consultation and forensic analysis on matters requiring deep scientific rigor, product failure evaluation, and real-world application insights relevant to chemical product development, chemical safety, and intellectual property. Hands-on experience in product formulation, performance testing, regulatory compliance, application engineering, and field adoption across oil & gas, water treatment, agriculture, and home, industrial, and institutional cleaning sectors. Holder of 10+ issued patents. Author of 14 scientific articles. Recognized reviewer of a peer-reviewed journal in petroleum science and engineering. Invited speaker & panelist at three industry symposiums. A trusted authority in applied chemistry and field performance. Led the development and commercialization of multi-million-dollar technologies that have been successfully adopted in the oilfield. Recognized with industry awards for innovation and manufacturing excellence. CHEMICA...

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Ethan Alden-Danforth, PhD

Cosmetic & OTC Expert Witness | PhD Chemist

Shelburne, Vermont

Chemistry & Chemicals, Manufacturing - Cosmetics, Microbiological Testing, PFAS / Heavy Metals, Adulteration & Misbranded, Contamination, Contract manufacturing, OTC Drug, Product Liability, False Advertising, MoCRA Compliance, Formulation, Claims Substantiation, Cosmetic Labeling, Personal Care Product, Cosmetic Chemistry, Analytical Testing, Adverse Event, Defect, FDA, GMP

My name is Ethan Alden-Danforth and I am a senior executive in the cosmetic and OTC personal care industry with over 15 years of experience in R&D and manufacturing. I hold a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Johns Hopkins University and currently serve as Vice President of R&D for a cosmetic contract manufacturer, where I oversee formulation development, raw material sourcing, product safety and testing, regulatory compliance, and process engineering across cosmetic and OTC drug product lines. I provide expert witness services for plaintiff and defense counsel in state and federal litigation involving cosmetic and OTC personal care products. My litigation work encompasses product liability and class action matters, false advertising and labeling disputes, FDA and MoCRA compliance failures, PFAS and heavy metals contamination, microbial and chemical adulteration, GMP violations, contract manufacturing disputes, recalls, and adverse event investigations. I have experience reviewing tech...

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Glenn D Prestwich, PhD

Life science IP Expert - Caltech/Stanford

Clear Solutions Biomedical

Port Townsend, Washington

Chemistry & Chemicals, Pharmaceutical Research - drug discovery, natural products chemistry, termite control, organic synthesis, lipid metabolism, sterol metabolism, fatty acid, phospholipid, anti-cancer drug, cholesterol, hyaluronic acid, polymers, insect pheromone, hormone biochemistry, biomaterials, regenerative medicine, intellectual property

Expert witness and consultant for intellectual property cases in the chemical and life sciences. Expert in organic synthesis, natural products chemistry, mechanistic enzymology, pest control agents, termite biology, insect and mammalian pheromone biochemistry, insect hormone biochemistry, mammalian and insect steroid metabolism, and photoaffinity labeling and intracellular visualization. Chemical biology of phosphoinositide and lysophosphatidic acid signaling; the chemistry of hyaluronic acid and development of hyaluronic acid derived biomaterials for wound repair, cell culture, tissue engineering. Discovery of anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, and anti-inflammatory drugs.

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