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Expert in Light Scattering, Mie Theory, Plasmon Resonance in Nanomaterials, Low-E Materials, Remote Sensing
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert has over 20 years experience in the propagation and scattering of electromagnetic radiation. Her research interests were in the area of laser light transmission and scattering through optically dense media. She has expertise in radiative transport, Mie scattering, remote sensing and imaging, non-destructive testing, ultra-fast photography, frequency agile laser eye and sensor protection, photonic crystals, optical phase conjugation, and quantum optics.
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Expert's primary area of research is in light scattering. She won the award for Best Research Project at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA, in 1998. Her award-winning research project, dealing with multiple scattering and optical extinction, led to a breakthrough in understanding light extinction in optically dense media and the limits of applicability of the Beer-Lambert-Bouguer Law. This research resulted in a reliable method for optimizing scattering, based on particle size and material type, for applications such as cavityless lasing and localization. She has further applied this concept to research in surface plasmon resonance in metal nanoparticles.
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Expert has been working in the field of optics for over 20 years. She holds three patents and is the author of over 30 scientific publications. She has worked on numerous basic research projects involving light scattering and radiative transport. In addition, she has worked on many applied projects involving lidar remote sensing in the visible, infrared, and ultra-violet, ultra-fast photography, stereoscopic imaging and more.
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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: Seattle, Washington;
Tacoma, Washington;
Bellevue, Washington;
Everett, Washington;
Federal Way, Washington;
Kent, Washington;
Bellingham, Washington;
and Renton, Washington.
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Honors |
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1995
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Ph.D.
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Physics/Optics
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The Florida State University
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1988
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M.S.
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Physics/Optics
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University of Oregon
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1986
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B.S.
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Physics/Math
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Western Washington University
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Magna Cum Laude
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2002 to
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(Undisclosed)
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President
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Expert's Firm is a small consulting business specializing in the physics and engineering of optical systems. Expert is responsible for obtaining contracts and performing technical work.
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2002 to 2006
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Western Washington University
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Physics
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Research Associate/Adjunct Professor
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As Research Associate, she is responsible for obtaining grant funding and carrying out research, including overseeing student projects. As Adjunct Professor, she teaches physics and astronomy classes.
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2001 to 2001
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SPIE
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Technical
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Technical Director
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Expert was responsible for organizing the technical content of SPIE conferences, identifying new technical topics, and recruiting conference chairpersons.
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1995 to 2000
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Naval Surface Warfare Center
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Research and Technology
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Senior Scientist
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She was responsible for obtaining funding for research projects, performing technical work, reporting, and supervising junior scientists.
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1990 to 1995
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Naval Coastal Systems Center
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Research and Technology
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Research Physicist
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She was responsible for obtaining funding for research projects, performing technical work, reporting, and supervising junior scientists.
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1987 to 1989
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University of Oregon
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Physics
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Research Assistant
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She performed research in the optics lab.
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Professional Appointments
Expert served on the Inter-Laboratory Independent Research panel for five years, evaluating and awarding basic research grants.
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Awards/Recognition
Expert won the award for Best Research Project at the Naval Surface Warfare Center,
Dahlgren, VA, in 1998.
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Publications and Patents Summary
Expert holds five patents, is the author of over 30 scientific publications and two books.
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Selected Publications and Publishers
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- Nanotechnology
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- Applied Optics
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- Journal of the Optical Society of America
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- Physical Review
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- Applied Optics
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1990 to 2000
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Navy (Naval Surface Warfare Center and Naval Coastal Systems Center)
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Senior Scientist and Research Physicist
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She was responsible for obtaining funding for research projects, performing technical work, reporting, and supervising junior scientists.
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| Selected Consulting Examples: |
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Expert participated in a field test at the Army Corps of Engineers test site in Duck, N.C. The test was being performed by Summas Ltd., Raleigh, N.C. Expert provided technical expertise in laser imaging systems during the field test.
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Expert provided technical expertise in laser imaging systems in a field test at the ballistic facilities, White Oak laboratory, MD.
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Expert provided technical expertise in ultra-fast photography at a ballistics testing facility operated by the Army in Huntsville, AL.
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Expert provided technical expertise to an oil company in Texas regarding a sensor based on optical transmission and absorption.
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Expert has provided numerous lens diagrams for various imaging systems.
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Recent Client Requests:
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Expert in light scattering university research for consulting on product development support for diffused transmission filter photometer used to measure phase fractions in oil well flow streams.
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Expert for consulting on Preliminary study of optical properties of composite material.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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Expert provided a four-hour deposition in a case involving a Naval officer and an alleged laser event involving a Russian merchant marine vessel.
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Training/Seminars
Expert has developed two seminars. One is designed to help female scientists succeed in corporate politics. The other is to help students decide on career choices.
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