Polymers Expert Witnesses

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...

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...

Orford, New Hampshire

Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering - Failure Analysis, Design History File (DHF), FDA Regulatory, Orthopedic Implants, Hip Implants, Knee Implants, Cardiovascular, Neurological Devices, Urological, Surgical Tools, Surgical Mesh, Warming Systems, EEG, Biosensors, Biomaterials, Polymers, Metals, ISO Standards, Patent Litigation, Rehab Devices

Dr. Jay Vincelli, PhD, PE, is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in mechanical engineering and a PhD-level biomedical engineer specializing in the forensic analysis and development of medical devices for manufacturers, product liability, and patent litigation matters. Litigation Support & Forensic Leadership Dr. Vincelli has directed the technical investigation and forensic strategy for over 110 medical device matters. As a former Laboratory Director, he managed the protocol development and testing for complex litigation involving orthopedic implants, surgical mesh, IVC filters, forced-air warming systems, and many other devices. He combines this high-volume experience with deep technical rigor, notably conducting a large-scale retrieval study at Dartmouth College involving the failure analysis of over 500 metal-on-metal hip implants. Dr. Vincelli has served as the designated expert witness in multiple depositions, including the Christiansen v. Wright bellwether trial. Regulat...

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...

Clinton, Ohio

Engineering, Mechanical Engineering - Automotive, Aerospace, Gaming, Casinos, Financial Self Service, Manufacturing, Design, Systems, Polymers, Project Managment, Contracts, Security, Software, Metal Forming Processes, Patent Process, Business Process, Operations, Medical Devices, Supply Chain, Consumer Products

Jon Washington is the Founder and Proprietor of The Innovation Garage, a business consulting firm he has operated since 2012. The Innovation Garage focuses on providing education, tools, technology, and expert consulting in change management related to Strategy, Innovation, and Supply Chain. The Innovation Garage provides organizational leadership teams with resources, education, and consulting services to design strategies, develop internal capabilities, and implement systems, processes and solutions. Its diverse client base includes startups, nonprofits, mid market privately held and recognized publicly traded organizations such as Fortune 500 companies and large international entities, including DoD-based support organizations. Since its inception, The Innovation Garage has collaborated with over 100 organizations, with Mr. Washington personally training more than 2,000 organizational leaders and their extended teams. His expertise spans various sectors, including medical, ...