Glass and Ceramic Technology Expert and Seasoned Expert Witness (294)
Expertise
Ceramic and glass science and glass formulations.
Glass strength and fracture analysis.
Glass failure analysis; root cause analysis.
Glass property and shape design for specific applications.
Glass damaged due to chemical attack.
Glass casting and forming technology.
Glass containers and container hot end coatings.
Flat glass testing and characterization.
Optical glass and index of refraction management.
Experience
Independent Consultant 1976 - Present
Field of glass technology specializing in glass strength and fracture analysis but also involving design, chemical attack, tempered glass and various glass compositions.
Expert testimony related to glass and ceramic uses, failure and root cause failure analysis.
Conduct educational courses on the technology of glass for various members of the glass industry including the fields of flat glass, fiber glass, optical glass and container glass.
American Glass Research, Inc., Chief Glass Technologist. 1969 - 1976
Conducted research on the strength of glass and glass containers and on the structure and application of hot-end coatings of glass containers.
Pennsylvania State University, Research Assistant 1962 – 1969
Conducted research on various aspects of glass melting, glass structure, glass casting and forming, and glass strength.
American Glass Research, Inc., Ceramic Engineer and Glass Technologist. 1958 - 1962
Conducted research on the strength of glass and glass container and gave instructions on the use of various testing methods.
Honors & Publications
Conducted many technical education programs on glass technology in the US and abroad.
Served as chairman of several technical sessions dealing with glass properties and processes.
American Ceramic Society - Served as Chairman of the Research Committee.
Society of Glass Technology
American Society for testing and Materials (ASTM) Serving on Subcommittees I, III,IV, VII, VIII and Y of Committee C-14.
Cochairman of Subcommittee VII; Society of Soft Drink Technologists.
American Association for the Advancement of Science
National Institute of Ceramic Engineers
Keramos; Society of Sigma Xi and Phi Lambda Upsilon.
Education
Ph.D. Ceramic Science, Pennsylvania State University
M.S. Ceramic Technology, Pennsylvania State University
B.S. Ceramic Technology, Pennsylvania State University