Metallurgical engineer with over 30 years of experience in failure analysis,
materials characterization, product evaluation, and research and development.
Expert in engineering evaluation of failures of metallic and nonmetallic
materials by deformation, fracture, corrosion, and wear. Skilled with a wide
variety of materials evaluation laboratory methods and instruments.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science, Metallurgical Engineering, 1978 Iowa State
University, Ames, Iowa
Registered Professional Metallurgical Engineer (Licensed in Minnesota and
California)
EXPERIENCE
December 1994 to Present
Materials Evaluation and Engineering, Inc. Plymouth, MN Principal
Engineer
Perform product failure analysis for a diverse industrial clientele and to
support insurance investigations and product-liability litigation. Areas of
expertise include fracture, deformation, wear, corrosion, and environmental
degradation in metals and polymers.
Perform materials engineering evaluations and materials characterization
for new product development and product improvement projects for
high-technology industrial clients.
Design and perform specialized testing to evaluate product performance and
simulate failure mechanisms.
Provide expert witness testimony in the areas of materials science and
failure analysis.
June 1991 to December 1994
Engel Metallurgical St. Cloud, MN Metallurgical Engineer
Performed failure analysis for a wide variety of industrial and private
clientele, including support for product-liability litigation.
Consulted with industrial clients on materials selection and applications.
Provided technical services to industry to solve materials-related
manufacturing problems.
Performed and directed materials evaluation testing, including
microstructure evaluations, fractographic examinations, and physical and
mechanical properties testing.
May 1986 to May 1991
Anamet Laboratories, Inc. Hayward, CA Senior Metallurgist
Performed failure analysis for a wide range of engineering systems and
consumer products, encompassing structural, corrosion , and tribological
failures.
Served as an expert witness in metallurgy and failure analysis for
product-liability litigation.
Principal investigator for a research project to design a new,
computerized system for quantitative evaluation of surface defects in
rolling-element bearings.
Assisted in research projects investigating the use of fractals to predict
soil properties and evaluating fracture propagation in engineered structural
polymers.
Developed equipment and techniques for specialized mechanical and
corrosion testing for material and product evaluations.
Directed and performed routine material tests based on ASTM, ASME,
Federal, Military, adn other industry standards and specifications.
August 1978 to May 1986
Anamet Laboratories, Inc. Berkeley, CA Metallurgist
Conducted failure analyses for industrial clients and to support
product-liability litigation.
Performed routine materials testing, materials characterization analyses,
and specialized product evaluations.
Provided metallurgical consulting on materials and process selections for
a wide variety fo industrial clients.
Participated in research projects related to the development of new,
improved tool steel alloys.
August 1992 to May 1993
St. Cloud State University St. Cloud, MN Adjunct Professor
Taught introductory materials engineering course to undergraduate students
in Manufacturing Engineering. Materials covered included: metals, polymers,
and ceramics.
Developed and taught laboratory course accompanying undergraduate
materials engineering course.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Society of Professional Engineers Member
TMS Professional Registration Committee Member
ASM International Member
Minnesota ASM Chapter Board Member
ASM International Handbook Committee Member
National Association of Corrosion Engineers Member