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Expert in Composite Structures/Materials
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert has significant experience in developing the appropriate methods needed to manufacture composites by autoclave curing, filament winding, resin transfer molding, and pultrusion.
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Expert is an internationally recognized expert in the design of damage tolerant composite structures. He has a special interest in the damage caused by impact and fatigue. He has developed several computer codes applicable to the design of structures and components such as plates, shells, cylinders, straps and joints.
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Expert has extensive experience with the effects of moisture and temperature on the chemical, thermal and mechanical behaviors of organic matrix composites.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: San Jose, California;
San Francisco, California;
Sacramento, California;
Oakland, California;
Stockton, California;
Fremont, California;
Modesto, California;
Salinas, California;
Santa Rosa, California;
and Hayward, California.
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1962
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PhD
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Mechanical Engineering
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Yale University
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1961
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MS
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Mechanical Engineering
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Yale University
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1960
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MEng
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Mechanical Engineering
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Yale University
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1959
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BE
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Mechanical Engineering
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University of Sydney
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1983 to
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(Undisclosed University)
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Aeronautics and Astronautics
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Professor and Chair (90-01)
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Since 1994 he has been the Paul Pigott Professor of Engineering and since 1990 Chair of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. As Chair he provides leadership in establishing directions in the areas of Departmental research, faculty recruitment, and curriculum development.
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1967 to 1983
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University of Michigan
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Mechanical Engineering
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Professor
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He taught and established a composites structures laboratory for students doing research leading to the doctoral degree.
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1979 to 1980
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MIT
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Mechanical Engineering
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Professor (Visiting)
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He taught students courses appropriate to the ME curriculum.
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1962 to 1967
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MIT
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Mechanical Engineering
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Assistant Professor
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He taught students courses appropriate to the ME curriculum and performed research.
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Associations/Societies
Expert is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering (SAMPE), American Society for Composites (ASC), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and American Physical Society (APS).
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Licenses/Certifications
He is a Professional Engineer.
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Professional Appointments
He has the following appointments: Editor-in-Chief, for the Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites (JRPC), Senior Technical Corporate Advisor (1999-2000) for Hexcel Corporation, Board of Directors (1993-1999) for Hexcel Corporation, and on the Executive Committee for International Committee on Composite Materials.
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Awards/Recognition
He has received the following awards: Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Technical University of Budapest (2000); AIAA Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Award (2000); Medal of Excellence in Composite Materials (1999); American Society of Composites Distinguished Researcher Award (1997); AIAA Engineer of the Year Award (1995); National Academy of Engineering (1994); Hungarian Academy of Science (foreign member)(1995); Worcester Reed Warner Medal, ASME (1994); Delmonte Award, SAMPE (1991); NASA Public Service Group Achievement Award (1988); and Ralph R. Teetor Award, SAE (1978).
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Publications and Patents Summary
He is the author of twelve books and over two hundred technical papers and holds a patent on a fluidic controlled respirator.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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He has testified as a forensic witness in lawsuits involving materials, structures, hydraulics, fluid and heat equipment.
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Hungarian
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He is proficient in Hungarian.
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Training/Seminars
He has prepared tutorials/seminars at professional conferences (e.g., SAMPE) over the years on composites design.
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