Optoelectronics Expert Witnesses
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Depending on the specific technology and product, an optoelectronics expert witness typically has an advanced degree and extensive experience and expertise in electrical engineering, optical engineering, physics, materials engineering, and/or mechanical engineering. Cahn Litigation Services has been approached by numerous clients to locate expert witnesses, on behalf of either the plaintiff or defendant, that can support matters involving optoelectronics technology. Most often the expert witness chosen is member of an industry organization such as the Optical Society and/or IEEE. An optoelectronics expert witness should have a deep understanding not only of the technology, but also of the optoelectronics market, market growth, and competitive landscape.
Whether the case involves semiconductor devices, fiber optic cables, semiconductor lasers, laser diodes, VCSEL, embedded systems, light emitting diode (LED), solar cells or photonics, Cahn Litigation Services has the experience required to turn an expert witness search around quickly. Cahn provides the right balance of expertise and testimony to support each unique project.
An optoelectronics expert witness 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). In a litigation scenario, a technical expert can expect courtroom testimony, as well as other expert witness services such as depositions, expert testimony, a prior art search, an expert report, reverse engineering, forensic analysis, and related consulting activities. In high profile cases, or litigation involving a significant financial stake, previous expert witness testimony experience is often a requirement. An expert witness needs to not only have the requisite substantive expertise but must also possess the ability to explain technology to lay people, such as judge and jury. In addition, clients may seek an optoelectronics industry expert for pre-litigation consulting work.
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Optoelectronics Expert Witness - Representative Bios
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The below expert witness bios represent a small fraction of those Optoelectronics experts known by Cahn Litigation Services. These bios are provided to give lawyers a sense of the Optoelectronics landscape.
Expert 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 Optoelectronics 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 Optoelectronics Expert SearchExpert Witness #247452
This expert holds a PhD in Engineering, is a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and participates in initiatives related to crystal growth technology (ONR, DARPA, NASA, AFOSR, etc.). This expert's research interests focus on crystal growth and characterization of defect structures in crystals with a view to determining their origins. With more than 380 publications, the vast majority of which are related to Silicon Carbide, this expert's work has been very highly cited. This expert has been very active in the Silicon Carbide community and has formed collaborations with most of the commercial and non-commercial crystal growers worldwide and has been active in organizing conferences related to Silicon Carbide.
This expert's most recent research uses Synchrotron Topography which enables analysis of defects and generalized strain fields in single crystals in general, with particular emphasis on semiconductor, optoelectronic, and optical crystals, especially SiC, GaN, AlN, InP CdZnTe, HgCdTe, AlN, B12As2, ZnSe as well as proteins and other related materials. Establishing the relationship between crystal growth conditions and resulting defect distributions is a particular thrust area of interest to this expert, as is the correlation between electronic/optoelectronic device performance and defect distribution. Also of interest is the understanding of the origins and extent of damage introduced during crystal surface preparation. Current in situ studies of defect formation during PVT and CVD crystal growth of Silicon Carbide are consistent with these themes. This expert's group is playing a prominent role in the development of Silicon Carbide growth, helping to characterize crystals grown by many of the commercial entities involved. This expert is also the named inventor on a patent dealing with Off-Axis SiC Substrates for crystal growth. This expert has prior litigation experience including patent analysis, report writing and deposition.
Start Optoelectronics Expert SearchExpert Witness #259103
This optoelectronics expert holds a PhD and is an academic professor at a well-regarded technical university, with more than 25 years of experience in optoelectronic devices. This expert's work includes research and development of LEDs, lasers, detectors, image sensors, and LCDs. This expert has a firm and deep understanding of optoelectronic semiconductor devices, including the design, fabrication, testing, and application areas of such devices. This expert has served as an expert witness on many occasions and is a named inventor on many patents in the field.
Start Optoelectronics Expert SearchExpert Witness #267444
This optoelectronics expert holds a PhD and has direct experience with semiconductor optoelectronic device design, including making different types of LEDs and lasers during doctoral research.
After completing the PhD, this expert managed R&D involving a broad range of optoelectronic devices for a federal lighting R&D program. This expert has consulted for private clients on semiconductor optoelectronic device design, has testifying experience, and is a named inventor on several lighting patents.
Start Optoelectronics Expert SearchExpert Witness #267450
This optoelectronics expert holds Ph.D. and P.E. credentials and has extensive experience with optoelectronic devices, including OLEDs, LEDs, lasers, and optical sensors.
Research topics include optoelectronic materials, optical cavity design, flexible displays, encapsulation, TFTs, and device reliability. This expert has multiple patents relating to LEDs and has testified in multiple semiconductor litigation matters involving LED manufacturing, non-volatile memory, LED lamps, and flat panel displays.
Start Optoelectronics Expert SearchExpert Witness #267463
This optoelectronics expert holds a PhD and is well regarded in the fields of optoelectronics, photonics electronics, and semiconductors.
This expert has considerable experience with Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), displays including LCD, LED, and OLED technologies, optical polymers, solar cells, and lighting. This expert is a named inventor on over 230 U.S. patents and is a seasoned expert witness.
Start Optoelectronics Expert SearchExpert Witness #300175
This optoelectronics expert holds a PhD and has uncommon industry experience designing LED semiconductor structures, developing MOCVD processes to produce those structures, conducting optical design at both the chip and package levels, and evaluating reliability considerations at both the chip and package levels.
This expert's background in Chemical Engineering is well suited to addressing reaction kinetics, diffusion, and thermodynamic driving forces related to degradation. Designing contact structures with consistent placement is a standard part of photolithographic mask design, and this expert has designed numerous LED chips that were transitioned into manufacturing.
This expert's career has largely involved teaching and technical education. This expert began working in the LED industry around the time high-brightness LEDs were developed and has been directly involved in transitioning LED technology into numerous market niches, including educating individuals and companies about the intricacies of LED technology. This expert has over 20 years of experience as an expert witness.
Start Optoelectronics Expert SearchExpert Witness #300206
This optoelectronics expert holds an MS and PhD in electrical engineering and is intimately familiar with epitaxy, design, fabrication, characterization, testing, and packaging of LEDs, lasers, and photodiodes.
This expert's graduate and postdoctoral research at a well-regarded technical university focused on the crystal growth of II-VI ZnSe compounds by molecular beam epitaxy, leading to one of the first demonstrations of a solid-state blue-green diode laser. Prior to joining a prestigious university, this expert was a senior technical staff member at a national laboratory, where work included pioneering the growth of AlGaN for UV emitters and the use of in-situ diagnostics during crystal growth, a technique that has since been adopted worldwide by the LED industry.
This expert holds over 5 US patents, is the co-founder of a number of university spin-off start-up companies, and has experience as an expert witness.
Start Optoelectronics 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 Optoelectronics 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 Optoelectronics 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.
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