Washington polymer expert witnesses analyze polymer materials and processing to clarify performance, safety, and failure mechanisms. They often come from aerospace and advanced manufacturing roles tied to the Puget Sound corridor, as well as research programs at the University of Washington. Their work spans plastics, elastomers, composites, and coatings. They commonly evaluate degradation, contamination, stress cracking, and product defect causation.
Polymer Chemistry & Medical Device IP Expert Witness
Polymer Chemistry & Medical Device IP Expert Witness
- Review Fee
- $400/hr
- Deposition Fee
- $450/hr
- Court Fee
- $500/hr
This Washington-based expert has over 20 years of experience in chemistry and medical device research, specializing in polymer synthesis, polymer characterization, analytical chemistry, medical device design and intellectual property management. He received his BES in chemistry and photographic sciences from St. Cloud State University before earning his PhD in polymer chemistry from the University of Southern California. He is active in his field as a member of the American Chemical Society, is a highly-published author on the topics of polymer chemistry and medical devices, and holds 65 patents that have enhanced the field of polymer chemistry. Previously, he has served as a polymer chemist and then a senior polymer chemist at Medtronic, an adjunct professor of polymer chemistry at the University of St. Thomas, and a senior scientist at DexCom Inc. He also formerly served as an associate professor and then a professor of chemistry, as well the assistant dean of the college of science and technology and the interim assistant vice president and dean of graduate studies at Bloomsburg University. Currently, he serves as the vice president of intellectual property at a technology research lab in WA.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, An analytical firm in VA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Southern California
Front Royal,
Washington