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Expert in Lighting Technology: Lamps, Ballasts, and Fixtures
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert has expertise in lighting technology, particularly lamps, ballasts, and fixtures. He developed the first compact fluorescent lamp now on permanent display at Smithsonian Institute. He is extremely knowledgeable of electronic and electromagnetic ballasts and how they are used to control the starting and operation of gaseous discharge lamps such as fluorescent and high intensity discharge lamps. He has expertise in these ballasts and lamps as well as lighting fixtures and how they are used for general lighting as well as specialty lighting applications. Expert is expert in the attributes and considerations for designing any fluorescent and/or HID lamp source. He has expertise in designing, evaluating, and analyzing electronic ballast compatibility along with the requirements for installation into the commercial lighting fixtures. Expert discusses the physics, chemistry, and electrical aspects of a lighting system in much detail so that root cause of a problem can be more easily identified. His areas of interest include energy savings, performance estimates of light output and lamp life, warranty and liability considerations as well as patent litigation issues. Ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) applications are also areas of his expertise. Knowledge of IEC and ANSI standards is used in determining compliance to the various safety and environmental regulations. Expert has about 45 patents with General Electric Company and about 40 published papers with IEEE and IESNA. He is a Fellow of FIEEE and is a Fellow of FIESNA. He won the Edison Gold Medal in 2001 for achievements in lighting.
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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: Detroit, Michigan;
Warren, Michigan;
Livonia, Michigan;
Dearborn, Michigan;
Cleveland, Ohio;
Akron, Ohio;
Youngstown, Ohio;
Canton, Ohio;
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania;
and Erie, Pennsylvania.
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1954
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B.S.
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Physics
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Manhattan College
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Physics Honor Society
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2001 to
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(Undisclosed)
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Lighting Technology Department
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CTO
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Expert is the founder of Expert's Firm and is responsible for solving problems in the general lighting area and for teaching lighting technology to all segments of the lighting industry.
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1957 to 2001
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GE Lighting
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Engineering Department/Lamp Division
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Lighting Systems Manager
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He designed and developed lamp and ballast products for the lighting industry and had global responsibility for systems development in these areas.
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Associations/Societies
Expert was past Chairman of the ANSI C-82 committee on ballasts.
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Licenses/Certifications
He is LC certified and Six Sigma certified.
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Professional Appointments
Expert was Distinguished Lecturer for IEEE for 1997-1998. He was Chairman of the IESNA Fellows Committee. He was also Chairman of the IEEE Committee on Applications of Light.
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Awards/Recognition
He is a Fellow of FIEEE and is a Fellow of FIESNA. He won the Edison Gold Medal in 2001 for achievements in lighting. He developed the first compact fluorescent lamp now on permanent display at Smithsonian Institute.
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Publications and Patents Summary
Expert has about 45 patents with General Electric Company and about 40 published papers with IEEE and IESNA.
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Selected Publications and Publishers
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- ExpertTek Electronic Publishing Co.
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Expert is currently consulting for Cooperlighting in developing HID lighting systems.
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He is currently consulting for Fulham Company in developing fluorescent lighting systems.
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Expert is currently consulting for TCP in developing compact fluorescent lamp systems.
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He is currently consulting for Universal Lighting Technologies in developing linear fluorescent lamp-ballast systems.
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Recent Client Requests:
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Ballast expert for consulting on CFL Fixture.
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Lighting ballasts expert needed for consulting regarding 40 watt electronic ballast problems.
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Fluorescent lamp expert needed for consulting on fluorescent lamp operation.
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Expert in Fluorescent Lamp Failure.
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Expert in fluorescent lighting tube for consulting on Electronic ballasts.
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Lighting expert for consulting on Characteristics of fluorescent lighting used in commercial/industrial applications world wide.
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Electronic ballast expert for consulting on UVC (ultraviolet C) light system.
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Expert in high-intensity discharge for consulting on lighting domain issues.
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Expert in low pressure high output lamps and electronic ballasts
for consulting on ways to improve the starting sequence.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your expert consulting needs.
Expert is available for consulting to corporate, legal and government clients.
Remember, your initial screening call to speak with
Expert is free.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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Expert is serving in a patent litigation case involving fluorescent lamps and ballasts.
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Recent Litigation Client Requests:
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Expert for consulting on Lighting fixture needed:
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Ballast expert needed for consulting regarding 50 watt ballast suitability in warranty litigation.
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Expert in I need a lighting – someone with in incandescent and halogen lights:
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Expert witness, light fixtures and lighting for consulting on lighting design.
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Expert witness for consulting on OEM manufacturer and indepent lab suppled test data on T4 and T5 florescent assemblies.
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Quality control expert for consulting on manufacturing in China.
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Expert in LED flashlights for consulting on patent infringement.
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Expert in ultraviolet sunlamp technology to measure relative radiation in product liability litigation.
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Expert for consulting on Fluorescent Lighting Ballast.
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Click the green button above to contact
Expert for a free initial screening call regarding expert testimony,
litigation consulting and support, forensic services, or any related expert witness services.
A few litigation needs include product liability, personal injury, economic loss, intellectual property
(patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright), and insurance matters. Remember, your initial screening
call to speak with
Expert is free.
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China
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Expert has given educational seminars for Fulham Company in China.
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Expert was frequently involved with the GE Lighting Marketing Department for technical advice on lamps, ballasts, and fixtures.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your marketing research, industry research, and company
research needs. For research needs involving multiple experts or secondary research,
a Research Director can be assigned to coordinate the work into a custom report for you as a potentially quicker
and more cost effective alternative to doing this work yourself or hiring a boutique consultancy.
Remember, your initial screening call to speak with
Expert is free.
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| Additional Skills and Services: |
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Training/Seminars
He gave the first seminar of its kind on lamp-ballast starting signatures to predict lamp performance.
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Education
