EW #775 M. Eng.,P.E., is a Licensed Professional Engineer, an Assistant Professor of Medical Education at the University of Virginia, and is the Director of the Division of Rehabilitation Engineering. Hehas earned a B.S. degree in Biological Sciences and a Master of Engineering Degree in Biomedical Engineering. As an expert witness, hespecializes in forensic engineering, root cause determination, and failure analysis. Hehas qualified as an expert in cases related to wrongful death, personal injury, medical equipment malfunction, product and professional liability, and disability issues. He has testified on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants.

Training and Consultation
EW #775 is available to provide training or consultation in matters related to Assistive Technology, Design for Persons with Disabilities, and Rehabilitation Engineering. He has a wealth of experience developing and delivering educational programs for consumers, allied health professionals, physicians, engineers, students, and employers. These programs, tailored to meet the needs of the audience, are consistently rated very highly by the participants. Hehas also provided engineering consultation to federal government agencies (U.S. Departments of Education and Veterans' Affairs), state agencies (Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Mental Health and Mental Retardation), private corporations (Pin Dot Products, Metalcraft Industries, and others), and nonprofit organizations. These services are also tailored to meet the needs of the customer.

Education
Master of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1983.
Awarded scholarship for academic excellence covering tuition, fees and stipend.

Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1981.
Graduated with honors.

Employment
December, 1989 - present, Director, Division of Rehabilitation Engineering
University of , University of , Virginia.

Responsible for the establishment, management and ongoing development of a free-standing rehabilitation engineering program within the University of Virginia Health System. Manage the clinical, educational, and research activities of the Division. Write and manage grants; develop and fulfill service contracts; collaborate with other academic departments, governmental agencies, and industry on special projects. Teach graduate and undergraduate engineers, medical residents, allied health affiliates, and healthcare professionals. Perform engineering research.

June, 1985 - December, 1989
Rehabilitation Engineer, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
University of Virginia School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.

Established a nationally recognized wheelchair seating program within the Division of Prosthetics and Orthotics. Developed and implemented strategies to maximize the program's clinical effectiveness and financial strength. Provided clinical education and supervision to graduate biomedical engineers enrolled in the University's federally-funded Rehabilitation Engineering Training Program. Participated in the clinical evaluation and refinement of new products developed by the University of Virginia's Rehabilitation Engineering Center on Wheeled Mobility.

Academic Appointments
1992-2001, 2002-present: Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, University of Virginia

1989-1992: Instructor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, University of Virginia

1985-1989: Instructor, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, University of Virginia





FEE SCHEDULE:

Expert Retainer Fee: (usually applied toward the last invoice): $3000.00
Non-Testimonial:(Consulting/Analysis): $165.00/hr
Testimonial: (Deposition and in Court): $285/hr-3 hour minimum
Travel Policy (rates): $115.00/hr
Misc. (Expenses and other costs): at cost