Biomedical Engineering Expert Specializing in Bone Implants, Dental Biomaterials, and Stem Cell SeparationsSetting up research labs for residency programs.Bone implant design and testing.Dental biomaterials development and testing.Stem cell separations and testing.Bone cement based drug delivery.Undisclosed Medical Center, Director, Orthopedic Bioengineering, Lab., 2007 - PresentWork with surgeons and residents (different specialties) to develop research projects.IRB and IACUC application process.Develop bioskills cadaver laboratory s...

Medical Devices PhD Biomedical Engineer with Expertise in Cardiac Resynchronization Devices Including Both Pacemaker Devices and ICD DevicesCardiac resynchronization management therapy devices.Cardiac echocardiography.Medical device design, project management and research and development.Industrial product development in the medical industry.Heart failure studies and heart failure therapy devices.FDA device controls and regulatory issues.Expert Witness ExperienceICD device failure: Patient was subjected to unnecessary shock delivery.ICD Device failure due to lead failures.Patent Infringement case related to a heart monitoring system.Safet...

Veterinary and Surgical Anatomy Expert with Medical Device ExperienceVeterinary and surgical anatomy in domestic species.Animal and human anatomical variation studies, impacting medical device development and testing in success and failure.Human anatomy.Human and animal physiology, histology and pathology.Canine cardiac anatomy and implications of pacemaker and cardiac catheter use in dogs in veterinary medicine and biomedical research.Human cadaver dissection.Independent Consultant, 2016 - 2017ProjectPreparation of a technical report on the comparative anatomy of the hum...

Dental and Technology Industry Consultant: Dental Devices, Laser, Intellectual Property, Medical Malpractice, Patent Infringements, Prior Art, and FDA WorkMedical laser technology and product development with specific focus to the Medical Infectious Disease and Dental Surgical industry.Bacterial and fungal elimination laser system.Photobiology technology in the medical and dental industry.FDA Approvals (FDA 510(k). Products: Lumenis, Contact Bone Ablation with Er:YAG lasers and OPUSDUO; OPUSDUO E; OPUSDUO EC, OPUS 20; and OPUS SPECTRUM.FDA cleared and CE Mark approved Onychomycosis Laser System selling world-wide.Dual Wavelength Infrared...

Coatings Consultant specializing in high performance fluorocoatings, formulations and applications for industrial applications and medical devices.High performance fluoropolymer based coatings related generally to tribology, permeation, antifouling, electrostatic dissipation, coating application and process technologies.Coatings for medical devices.Coatings for oil and bitumen production and processing.Cookware coatings.Coating performance testing and evaluation.Polymers, elastomers and plastics.Independent Consultant, PresentService clients in high performance fluoropolymer based coatings industries.Oil industry clients, antifouling coatings (wax, asphaltene, bitumen, and scale), particularly for production tubing and heat exchangers, application and formulation.Medical device coatings.Coatings used in office automation machines, particularly the fuser rolls of copiers and laser printers.Commercial food production, cooking and baking coatings.Chemically harsh environments protective coatings.Coatings for automotive applications.Surface treatment coatings of extensions.DuPont, Wilmington, DE, Senior Research Associate, 1978 - 2013Product, processing and applications development with specific focus on coatings.Developed customized high performance coating products for specific customer end uses that provided the performance expected.Applications of coatings and development of the coating formulation in the The Teflon® Finishes Business.Antifouling coatings; (wax, asphaltene, bitumen, scale etc.) in the oil industry, particularly for production tubing and heat exchangers, application and formulation.This start-up business was known as StreaMax™ and this experience also applied to other industries.Coatings used in medical devices such as Metered Dose Inhalers (MDI), catheter guide wires for the purpose for lubrication and antideposition properties.Coatings used in office automation machines, particularly the fuser rolls of copiers and laser printers - dozens of specialized coating for all the major manufacturers in U.S.A., and Japan.Coatings used in commercial food production, cooking and baking, particularly bread and buns.Coatings used in chemically harsh environments such as chemical reactors.Coatings for automotive applications such as fuel pumps, brake dampers, weld nuts and studs.The extension of coatings technology to similar uses such as surface treatments.Patents, writing claims, patent strategy, infringement, freedom to operate.Organizing and leading large internal worldwide technical meetings.Training and development of colleague...

Medical Device Marketing, Sales, Distribution, Business Development, Product Development Consultant: POCT, diagnostics, pediatrics, endoscopy, critical care, cardiovascular surgery, ENT/respiratory-care, IVD, MIS, IVUS, interventional-cardiology devices, and imaging.Point-Of-Care (POCT) diagnostics, pediatrics, endoscopy, critical care, cardiovascular surgery, ENT/respiratory-care, IVD, MIS, IVUS, interventional-cardiology devices, and imaging."Stage and gate process," product pricing strategies, branding, strategic partnerships and maximizing sales for profit and market share in new and mature markets.Business and engineering background o...

Seasoned engineer in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices manufacturing capital projects, processes and facilities compliant with GMP, FDA and ISO requirements.Capital project implementation, in GMP, FDA and ISO environments through design, construction, commissioning, validation of manufacturing facilities, processes, equipment, and multi-tasking.Oversight of project, process, plant, facilities engineering and architecture and engineering contractors.Engineering support to identify, troubleshoot problems and provide a cost effective solution to maintain and increase productivity.Strategic planning leadership for process impro...

Metals, Ceramics, Fibers, Metal Composites, and Porous Lightweight Metallic Materials Expertise in Aerospace, Automotive, Locomotive, Electronic Interconnects, Vehicle Armor, Oil patch, Gas exploration, Petrochemical, Orthopedic Implants and Surgical Instruments, and Fuel Cell MarketsMaterials expertise in metals, ceramics, fibers, metal matrix composites, and porous lightweight metallic materials. Materials solutions for smart product designs - aerospace, automotive, locomotive, industrial, electronic interconnects, defense (vehicle armor), oil patch, gas exploration, nuclear, electrical equipment, petrochemical, orthopedic implants a...

Metallurgy and Materials Consultant with Expertise in 3D Manufacturing, Thermal Spray Coatings, Alloys, Ceramics, and Composites for the Industrial, Aerospace, and Power Generation IndustriesThermal spray coating. Laser cladding, feedstock materials. Additive manufacturing materials. Alloy powder research and development. Coating deposition. Materials solutions for industrial and aerospace applications. Raw materials, test data, specifications, and use instructions to commercialize cost-effective new products and methods. Feedstock materials for PTA,(laser hardfacing), and additive manufacturing. Materials specification writing,...