Laser Expert Witnesses
What is a laser expert witness?
Depending on the target technology and product, laser expert witness candidates typically have advanced degree, extensive experience and areas of expertise in electrical engineering, optical engineering, physics, materials engineering, and/or mechanical engineering. If the case involves a medical expert, board certified specialists in reconstructive surgery, dentistry, ophthalmology, or dermatology may be called in. A chosen expert witness may be a member of an industry organization such as The Laser Institute, The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS), and/or the IEEE.
What types of cases require a laser expert witness?
A laser expert could provide expertise in intellectual property matters — a patent litigation in federal court or a trade secrets dispute. It could be a patent infringement case in the District Court, an Inter Partes Review (IPR) in the PTAB, or a patent case or proceeding in the International Trade Commission (ITC). Laser experts could also assist in product liability, malpractice, standard of care, and personal injury cases.
Laser expert witness case examples
Example matters that Cahn Litigation Services has searched for expert witnesses encompass:
- vascular laser therapy,
- cosmetic lasers for cosmetic procedures (e.g., for plastic surgery, and facelift procedures),
- cornea procedures and refractive surgery (i.e., PRK and LASIK surgery),
- medical devices used for dentistry,
- laser hair removal,
- laser technology used for ablation surgeries,
- cosmetic surgery certifications,
- healthcare insurance claim disputes involving laser procedures,
- laser safety,
- laser scanning systems,
- laser treatments performed by dermatologists, and
- optical communications.
What litigation support work might a laser expert witness be expected to perform?
In a litigation scenario, a technical expert can expect trial court testimony, as well as other expert witness services such as deposition, expert testimony, research, authoring expert reports, and related consulting activities. In addition, a law firm may seek a laser industry expert for pre-litigation consulting work. In high profile cases, or litigation involving a significant financial stake, previous expert witness testimony experience is often a requirement.
Cahn Litigation Services has the experience required to turn a search for a laser expert witness around quickly, providing the right balance of expertise and testimony experience.
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Laser Expert Witness - Representative Bios
Please Note: All Cahn Litigation expert witness searches are customized to attorneys' precise specifications and preferences. Attorneys are encouraged to discuss search parameters with a Cahn search specialist.
The below expert witness bios represent a small fraction of those Laser experts known by Cahn Litigation Services. These bios are provided to give lawyers a sense of the Laser landscape.
Expert Witness #216502
This expert holds a PhD in Physics, is a registered U.S. Patent Agent and was registered as a Professional Engineer. As Vice President of Technology (Hardware and Systems), this expert leads a highly successful consultancy as a patent consultant and testifying technical expert witness in patent litigation with broad IP asset technical and commercial analysis experience. This expert has analyzed hundreds of patents and patent applications for technical breadth and applicability, validity risk, infringement risk, design alternatives and commercial valuation as a consultant and testifying expert witness. This expert's perspective is rooted in over two decades of product and technology development and manufacturing experience.
This expert has been issued patents in high-speed electronic connectors, 3-D photolithography, laser scanning systems, LCD backlights, magnetic electrical connectors and LED lighting systems. The majority of these have been licensed. This expert has patents pending in magnetic connectors, solid-state lighting systems and consumer products. This expert is a Senior Member of both the IEEE and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and is a member of the Optical Society of America, AIPLA, Society for Imaging Science & Technology, a State Patent Law Association and a Technology Alliance Group. This expert is also involved the Intellectual Property Owners Association and the Licensing Executives Society.
Start Laser Expert SearchExpert Witness #250646
This expert holds a PhD in Physics, and leads a technology consultancy specializing in Electro-Optics Sensor System Analysis, Modeling & Design. This expert has deep experience with LiDAR and LADAR systems and has worked for aerospace companies' systems in instrumentation and delivery of information to the cockpit. This expert also worked for a defense contractor using LiDAR range-finders for tanks. This expert's technical skills include LiDAR & LADAR Design, build, testing and integration, Laser Systems Analysis & Modeling, Electro-Optics Sensor System Analysis, Modeling & Design, as well as Mathematical Analysis & System Engineering.
Start Laser Expert SearchExpert Witness #250652
This expert is an Associate at a University, and a Co-PI in the National Science Foundation funded National Center for Airborne Laser Mapping. This expert was formerly the Vice President of Engineering for a LIDAR remote sensing company. This expert has been active in the design, development and operation of kinematic remote sensing systems for many years. This expert regularly consults with a LiDAR unit used in almost all autonomous vehicle testing. This expert holds a B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Geomatics Engineering, and is a registered Professional Engineer.
Start Laser Expert SearchExpert Witness #263426
This expert has worked in the night vision imaging field for many years and is quite familiar with various image intensifier technologies including using the Government-developed models to provide detailed analysis of the performance capabilities.
This expert has years of experience in lasers, infrared, electro optical sensors, optics, and systems engineering and analysis. This expert's company also offers product development and proposal/design review preparation. This expert recently led R&D efforts for a Fortune 500 company in the field of advanced thermal imaging for pedestrian detection. This expert was the project manager for several advanced EO testing technology projects including the avalanche photodiode array test station and as the systems engineer and design engineer for passive millimeter wave imaging array development and testing. This expert is fluent with Zemax, MathCAD, MATLAB, as well as sensor and atmospheric modeling software including NV IPM, NVThermIP, PCModWin, PCLnWin, SSCamIP, IICamIP, and IINVD.
This expert was the engineering manager at an infrared technology company and worked as an electro optical and laser systems engineer, scientist, and manager associated with directed energy laser countermeasure programs, infrared detector systems, and atmospheric/system performance modeling. This expert was also employed as a laser engineer with experience in design, testing, and applications of solid state and gas lasers for military, scientific, and industrial use.
This expert has served as a subject-matter expert for litigation several times and has been deposed and testified. For example, this expert was selected as the expert witness regarding a night vision system and its technology performance. This expert reviewed all the proposals, wrote reports and was deposed.
Start Laser Expert SearchExpert Witness #216341
This expert provides Expert Witness, Investigation, and Technical Consulting services for Industrial Control Systems, Automated Systems, and Safety Systems. This expert has litigated several cases that involve PLC ladder logic, and has designed scores of systems which utilize PLC code. This expert manages an automation engineering group, and writes/analyzes PLC code virtually every day. Experience includes:
Automated Machinery – Manufacturing Plants, Production Plants
Robotics – Assembly Lines, Semiconductor Plants, Packaging Plants
Control Systems – PLC Controls, Computer Controlled Machines
Automatic and Revolving Doors
Amusement Park Rides – Control Systems, Safety Systems
Bowling Centers – Equipment Systems
Mining – Surface and Strip Mining, Coal, Quarry, Minerals, Oilsands, Conveyors, and Crushers
Lasers – Etching Equipment, Production Lines
Egg Production and Packaging
Food and Beverage Plants – Snack Foods, Cereal, Pasta, Soft Drinks, Beer, Meat Packaging
Breweries
Conveyors – Belt Conveyors, Bucket Conveyors, Packaging Machines, Vibratory Systems
Wood Production – Sawmills, Chippers, Wood Pellet Plants
Patents – Control Systems, Automated Devices, Production and Manufacturing Machines
Contract Disputes – Control Systems, Production Equipment, Manufacturing Equipment
This expert has acquired many years of experience in electrical, electronic, automation, robotics, bulk materials handling, and mechanical system design. As an inventor, this expert holds several electronic and mechanical patents. This expert’s technical background includes extensive experience with digital logic circuits, vision systems, laser research involving Co2 lasers (Class 4 100 watt), and laser diodes (Class 3B). This expert has established and managed several engineering, CAD, automation, and field service groups, for deployment of automated machinery in the food, beverage, refinery, coal, oil sands, pharmaceutical, and chemical plant industries. Most of this work carried over to the field, where this expert managed electrical and mechanical field construction projects.
This expert’s memberships have included ISA (Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society), and AEE (The Association of Energy Engineers). Authorships include Whitepapers for RAM (Remote Asset Management), Energy Management, Automation, and cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) for FDA related validation procedures in lab environments. Intellectual property and patent experience includes work as a Technical Expert Witness involving patent infringement and automation related accidents.
Start Laser Expert SearchExpert Witness #253418
With many years' experience designing electronic, optical, and mixed-technology systems, and 43 US patents issued or pending, this expert has amassed a lot of expertise in a number of fields, including optics, optoelectronics, electro-optics, photonics (especially silicon photonics), analog electronics, optomechanics, optical and atomic force microscopy, semiconductor processing, signal processing, simulation, electromagnetics, due diligence, and the drafting and technical interpretation of patents.
This expert is an expert in the design, debug, and refinement of electrooptical and mixed-technology systems. A leading designer of ultrasensitive optoelectronics and other low noise analog circuitry, many of this expert’s designs have improved the state of the art by orders of magnitude in performance, in cost, or both. This expert has done groundbreaking work in thermal infrared imaging, in situ particle detection, computer input devices, simulation software, spectroscopy, atomic and magnetic force microscopy, solid immersion microscopy, heterodyne interferometry, trace metal detection, photolithography, laser scanning, plasmonics, and silicon photonics.
As a consultant, this expert does design, expert witness work (testifying and consulting in patent and trade secret cases), contract design engineering, debug, and system bring-up tasks, as well as training in ultrasensitive detection methods and front-end design. This expert holds 43 US patents and several foreign ones, and is thoroughly familiar with the patent process, both in prosecution (i.e. obtaining a patent) and litigation.
This expert has been a testifying expert in 25 cases to date. This expert’s reports and deposition were instrumental in a $2 billion suit. This expert has written dozens of expert reports, as well as testifying at six depositions. This expert has worked with both plaintiffs and defendants.
Start Laser Expert SearchExpert Witness #238525
This mechanical engineering expert is a PE who provides forensic engineering investigation and analysis services in legal and insurance contexts involving claims and causes of action resulting in personal injury or death.
This expert has experience with CNC machining centers and G-Code programming, as well as CNC plasma and laser sheet metal cutters. This expert has set up and operated CNC machining centers for industrial equipment and bearing manufacturers and has worked around robot cells incorporating industrial robots in machining operations with fencing and vision systems used to protect employees.
This expert is an experienced expert witness and litigation consultant.
Start Laser Expert SearchExpert Witness #248185
This optomechanical engineering expert holds a PhD and works at the intersection of engineering, R&D, and software for optomechanical systems, and is an adjunct professor at a well-regarded university teaching courses in Optomechanical System Design.
This expert has expertise at the intersection of lasers and manufacturing, the manufacturing environment, and establishing processes for effective utilization of laser-based manufacturing systems. Experience also includes the rigorous requirements of supplying to the aerospace & defense sector, including contractual obligations, establishing redundancies and contingencies, and related expectations. Areas involving CO2 lasers include using them to assist with laser absorption in combination with diamond turning, including laser-assisted diamond turning.
This expert has built numerous laser manufacturing systems and has been responsible for customer service for laser-based systems, including maintenance and support. Experience also includes the requirements of delivering components to the aerospace & defense sector, including contractual obligations and expectations when delivery of components is not being met. Additional work includes using many laser systems, building many laser manufacturing systems, using CO2 lasers for R&D applications, and building a production facility for laser-based manufacturing of components. That work included designing the laser system, process workflows around the laser, safety, preventative maintenance scheduling, training, and related activities.
This expert also has experience as an expert witness and litigation consultant.
Start Laser Expert SearchExpert Witness #250542
This LiDAR technology expert holds a PhD and has accumulated broad, in-depth knowledge and experience in the theory, system analysis, design, and build of optics, lasers, diode lasers, photodetectors, opto-mechanical systems, electrical systems, and electronics hardware associated with LiDAR systems operating at infrared to UV wavelengths.
This expert also has substantial experience in atmospheric physics, algorithm development, signal processing, and analysis of LiDAR systems. This expert's experience includes designing and building receiver detectors, transceiver optics, associated electronics, and gas, solid-state, and diode laser transmitters.
This expert has fabricated a range of photodetectors using III-V, II-VI, and silicon materials, is well-published, and has strong expert witness experience.
Start Laser Expert SearchExpert Witness #281168
This medical aesthetics expert holds an undergraduate degree in Biology and an MD, followed by a number of years conducting soft tissue research. This expert is Board Certified in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery by a professional board in plastic surgery and owns and operates a boutique medical spa. The practice offers a full array of spa services, intense pulsed light therapy (IPL), laser, micro-needling, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) services. This expert has extensive litigation support experience, including work for both plaintiff and defendant matters.
Start Laser Expert SearchExpert Witness #281318
This laser cosmetic surgeon expert is board-certified, is a Medical Examiner, and founded and leads a skin aesthetics institute.
This expert has held a senior executive role with a prominent laser surgery board, is a certified trainer for several injectable and laser cosmetic procedures, and has experience as an expert witness and litigation consultant.
Start Laser Expert SearchExpert Witness #281609
This expert has expertise in applying material science to optimize complex electronic and mechanical systems across a broad range of commercial applications, including dry toner copier/laser printer systems. This expert understands the complex tradeoffs needed between the chemical, physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of dry toner powder to optimize print quality, cost, and reliability, and has patent Infringement litigation experience. This expert was the technical manager for the formulation and manufacture of proprietary colored polymer toner powder, coated magnetic toner carrier, and organic photoreceptor optimized for an electrophotographic print engine. As a Research Physicist in Electrophotography this expert led the optimization of electrostatic latent image development on organic photoconductors using tribo-electrically charged polymeric toner powders, and has invented novel methods of controlling charged toner particles to develop electrostatic latent images.
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Start Laser Expert SearchExpert Witness #281810
This aesthetics and dermatology expert holds a B. Sc. in Human Biology, an M.S. in Pathobiology with a focus on oxidative stress skin injury pertaining to aging and cancer, and an M.D. with a fellowship in Photobiology, and is an academic dermatologist with leadership experience in photomedicine, laser technology, aesthetics, and comprehensive cosmetic dermatology services.
As a physician-scientist, this expert's research focuses include cutaneous photobiology, wound healing, fibrosis, skin cancer, immunology, and procedural dermatology. This expert has co-authored over 90 peer-reviewed journal articles, edited several books, co-authored book chapters, and received awards and honors for this work.
Start Laser Expert SearchExpert Witness #293903
This mechanical engineering expert holds a BSME, is a licensed Professional Engineer, and has over 10 years of experience in varied mechanical engineering projects. This expert holds a number of patents and has direct work experience with CNC machines, including fiber laser cutting machines.
This expert has maintained automated equipment as a mechanic and has designed, installed, and performed start-up on automated equipment as an engineer. The CNC machines this expert has used typically included an enclosure with a door whose position is monitored by the machine's control system. This expert has operated fiber laser equipment with an enclosure, a powered door triggered by a two-hand safety device, and a light curtain to prevent the operator from approaching the pallet changer while it is in operation. This expert can perform a risk assessment under ANSI B11.TR3 and opine on whether relevant practices meet OSHA 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout-tagout) and industry standards such as ANSI B11.19 Safeguarding and Other Means of Reducing Risk.
This expert is an experienced expert witness and litigation consultant.
Start Laser Expert SearchExpert Witness #297937
This glass and ceramics expert holds a PhD, is an academic professor, and has over 30 years of experience in materials and glass in environmental uses.
This expert has experience welding glass plates using pulsed lasers and evaluating strain and joint integrity. This expert also has extensive experience in glass processing and characterization, including work involving photomultiplier tube cracking under hydrostatic pressure for neutrino detection and strengthening glass using pulsed laser treatment.
This expert has consulted with private companies and research sponsors and has been approached for expert work, but has not testified yet.
Start Laser Expert SearchExpert Witness #300959
This optoelectronics expert holds a PhD and is a professor at a well-regarded technical university, with established expertise in semiconductor optoelectronics, including semiconductor material preparation, characterization, processing, and fabrication in relation to electrical, optical, mechanical, and thermal requirements, with specific application to light emitting diodes and laser diodes. This expert has experience in academic experimental research, education, and training, as well as industry experience in process development and device fabrication.
This expert has been engaged by companies in multiple international markets.
Start Laser Expert SearchExpert Witness #300969
This optoelectronics expert holds a PhD and is an academic professor at a well-regarded public university. This expert studied at a prestigious university under prominent researchers, including a Nobel Prize-winning researcher recognized for work involving the blue LED, with PhD research focused on growth, fabrication, characterization, and testing of deep UV LEDs. This expert also developed blue laser diodes.
This expert was a key member of a number of startup companies that developed and commercialized deep UV LEDs, visible LEDs, and various products utilizing both technologies. This expert also developed infrared detectors for a major aerospace company. This expert is well versed in semiconductor crystal growth, device design, device fabrication, characterization, and testing, and is also experienced with packaging and end product integration.
Start Laser Expert SearchExpert Witness #301349
This optoelectronics expert holds a PhD and is a photonics thought leader focused on LED lighting, laser diodes, wide bandgap semiconductors, and gallium nitride.
This expert created highly innovative LEDs for solid-state lighting and is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed publications, as well as an inventor with over 170 US patents granted.
This expert has testified on many occasions.
Start Laser Expert SearchExpert Witness #304164
This laser safety expert is a Doctor of Optometry, holds an M.Sc. in Physiological Optics from a prestigious university, has the F.A.A.O. credential, and has spent much of a career studying laser bioeffects and vision science related to laser glare.
This expert has over 40 years of experience at a military research laboratory specializing in laser bioeffects, retinal thresholds, and related standards, including ANSI Z136, ICNIRP, and military and aviation exposures. This expert has evaluated lasers, published in scientific journals on laser effects, conducted experiments on the use of laser dazzlers by the military, and participated in the review of laser injury cases for the Air Force.
Based on general exposure principles involving a brief, inadvertent sweep from a nominal 5 mW 532 nm green pointer, an immediate aversion response, and no sustained fixation, such exposure would be well below established thresholds for permanent retinal injury. Causation would be highly improbable absent evidence of significantly higher actual power or prolonged exposure.
Start Laser Expert SearchExpert Witness #305383
This autonomous vehicle technology expert holds a Doctorate in Civil and Environmental Transportation Engineering and serves in a senior leadership role as a principal collision reconstruction engineer at a forensic consulting and investigation services firm. This expert has completed continuing education courses and earned certifications in Event Data Recorder Use in Traffic Crash Reconstruction, Berla iVe Vehicle System Forensics (Infotainment), PC-Crash, and Laser Scanning.
This expert has served as an adjunct professor and lead researcher at a university-based vehicle instrumentation and driver simulation laboratory. Along with other experts and consultants at the firm, this expert provides CE and CLE-accredited presentations covering a range of topics, including autonomous vehicles, collision reconstruction, and innovative court-accepted demonstratives.
This expert is an experienced expert witness and litigation consultant.
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