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I am a physicist with over 20 years of experience in scientific research on topics including complex electronic, magnetic, and optical interactions, control systems, and quantum mechanical phenomena. I apply my expertise to the investigation of a wide range of technologies including consumer electronics, software controls, computer hardware, and industrial power distribution. At Exponent, I provide scientific consultation for clients on matters ranging from litigation support and failure analysis, to product development and technical analysis of designs or proposals in relation to suitable industry standards.My work at Exponent includes providing scientific and technical support to litigation involving intellectual property disputes, international arbitration, class-action lawsuits, and trade secret disputes. I have supported these matters by performing analyses of computer hardware components including computer processors and memory, mobile devices, integrated circuits (ICs) and semiconductor components, light emitting diodes (LEDs), solar cells, smart home devices, industrial control systems, optical sensing components, network security systems, LiDAR, and medical devices. I have also supported these matters by performing source code analysis and reviewing control software embedded in hardware devices.The array of professional technical services I perform further involves aiding in product development and engineering applications including advising clients on matters of product reliability and performing root-cause failure analysis of multi-component systems. For instance, I have conducted investigations relating to Bluetooth communication, infrared thermometry, semiconductor chip manufacturing facilities, industrial power generation facilities, and thermal management of lighting systems and hand held mobile devices (i.e., analysis of heat generation and dissipation). These services also include both quantitative modeling and onsite measurements of electromagnetic fields for power transmission and offshore wind farms, the results of which have been used for EMF exposure assessments. I have extensive experience performing cause-and-origin assessments of fires, including those that may be related to arc-flash hazards, electrical wiring, and lithium ion batteries. I am also experienced investigating the technical aspects of claims relating to floods, explosions, and natural disasters.

Listed skills include Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Nanotechnology, Matlab, and 12 others.