Plastics Expert Witnesses

Guilford, Indiana

Nurse Anesthetist - Standards of Care, MAC/general/regional, Obstetrics/Gyn, Neurological, Thoracic, Orthopedics, Vascular, ENT, Urology, Plastics, General, Endoscopy, CT/MRI/IR, Non OR Intubations

CRNA with 17 years of extensive experience delivering safe quality anesthesia across hospital and outpatient settings. Trained and practice primarily in Detroit Mi delivering anesthesia to high acuity diverse patient populations. Skilled at independent anesthesia practice - including 24 hour shifts in a level II hospital setting and high volume outpatient endoscopy centers. Experience includes but not limited to regional anesthesia including obstetrics and OR, Covid airway management, ENT, endoscopy, thoracic, vascular, orthopedics, neurological, urology, plastics, IR/CT/MRI, non OR intubations, stat C sections and routine obstetric care. Experienced clinical instructor emphasizing anesthesia standards of care, safety, professionalism and clinical excellence. Strong communication skills, ability to easily collaborate with other disciplines.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing - polymers, plastics, patent infringement, adhesives and films, security documents, micro-optics, extrusion, injection molding, product development, failure analysis, laminates, polymer coatings, materials, product design, chemicals

Dr. Haas is an expert in materials with specialties in plastics, films, labels, and adhesives with a special focus in security documents such as passports, identity cards, currency, and labels with particular skills in trouble-shooting and failure analysis. He is an Engineering Fellow at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering where he has taught since 2009, including courses on materials , polymers in design, senior design, fluid mechanics laboratory, and thin films. He also teaches on materials at the University of Minnesota. More than 25 years of industry experience at 3M and Gemalto/Thames during which he generated, supported, and defended numerous patent filings and developed products that have achieved over $250MM in sales. A member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the Northwestern University Chemical and Biological Engineering Advisory Board, and the Document Security Alliance. Dr. Haas has 18 patents. Focus areas include: - New product a...

Dover, New Hampshire

Medical Devices, Mechanical Engineering - intravenous, IV, needle-free, heart valves, mitral valve, cardiovascular, FEA, nitinol, pumps, heart valve repair, sutures, stents, hernia, staplers, fasteners, plastics, polymers, textile, injector, syringes

Five time, nationally recognized, award winning medical device engineer. One device pictured on the cover of LIFE Magazine - May 2000. Named inventor on 41 granted patents and counting. Experience in cardiovascular devices (AAA stents, mitral valve repair, heart remodeling, vascular assist), intravenous IV disposables, needle-free valves, syringes, auto injectors, pen injectors, glucose monitors, continuous glucose monitors (CGM's), pumps of all types, catheters, surgical instruments, minimally invasive instruments, e-cigarettes, CPAP, nebulizers, inhalers, RF endometrial ablation, medical textiles, knitting, weaving, percutaneous devices, endoluminal devices, hernia repair, staplers, sutures, implants, laparoscopic devices, incision closure, bone plates/screws/anchors, orthopedic surgical tools, surgical devices, tissue cutting & sealing, trachea alarm, urinary catheters & incontinence, medical grade polymers, manufacturing, prototypes, packaging, sterilization, clinical studi...

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...

Dallas, Texas

Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy - Product Liability, Failure Analysis, HVAC, Oilfield, Heavy Equipment, Cranes, Cables, Medical Devices, Plastics, Boilers, Water Heaters, Plumbing

Using his combination of mechanical and metallurgical (including plastics) experience and education, Mr. Plank provides forensic and consulting engineering services to attorneys, insurance professionals, and manufacturing companies. A registered engineer in Texas and 23 other states, his experience includes 32 years in manufacturing in the metals processing industries, 29 years performing failure analyses, and 26 years investigating claims. Mr. Plank has testified in a wide variety of matters including personal injury and property damage, in both state and federal court, and his testimony has never been excluded. Assignments have involved mechanical equipment, appliances, oil and gas transmission equipment, plumbing, HVAC, heavy equipment, machine tools, cranes and wire cables, manufacturing processes, and thermal processes, among many others.