EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Metallurgy, Case Institute of Technology
Master of Arts, Special Studies, George Washington University
Graduate studies, Materials Science & Engineering, Univ. of Virginia
ADDITIONAL COURSES & SYMPOSIA
Physical Metallurgy, Ohio State University
Shaping, Forming of Metals, Ohio State University
Engineering Metallurgy, Ohio State University
Principles of Failure Analysis, American Society for Metals (ASM)
Fractography: Practical Applications in Failure Analysis (ASM)
Metallographic Interpretation (ASM)
Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence, Kevex Corporation
Statistics I, Northern Virginia Community College
Statistics II, Northern Virginia Community College
Detection and Recovery of Human Remains, FSRTC
Calculus I (refresher), Northern Virginia Community College
Calculus II (refresher), Northern Virginia Community College
Applied Statistics for Engineers and Physical Scientists, Va. Commonwealth Univ.
Structure and Properties of Materials, University of Virginia
Fastener Characterization by Mechanical & Metallographic Methods
Manufacturing Processes & Materials, University of Virginia
Applied Electrochemistry, University of Virginia
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Battelle Memorial Institute, Research Metallurgist
Chase Brass and Copper Company, Plant Metallurgist
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Research Metallurgist
Monarch Aluminum Company, Manufacturing/Production Security
U. S. Marine Corps, Platoon Commander, Republic of South Vietnam
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Supervisory Special Agent
FBI Laboratory, de facto Chief Forensic Metallurgist
Forensic Engineering International, Principal
COURT APPEARANCES AND DEPOSITIONS
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COMMENDATIONS
Bronze Star with Combat 'V', U. S. Marine Corps
2 Crosses of Gallantry, Republic of South Vietnam
20 additional military combat decorations
Numerous letters of commendation, including:
Personal commendation from U. S. Attorney General
Three commendations, with cash awards, from FBI Director
Two commendations and cash award from FBI Director
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Engineering and Technology (ABFET)
Advisory Board, American Board of Law Enforcement Experts (ABLEE)
National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
American Society for Metals, International (ASM)
American College of Forensic Examiners (ACFE)
Advisory Board, Forensic Justice Project (FJP)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
NFPA Section Memberships: (1) Fire Science & Technology Educators, (2) Building Fire Safety Systems, (3) Research, (4) Aviation, (5) Rail Transport Systems, (6) Electrical International Metallographic Society (IMS)
1st Marine Division Association
American Legion Post 320
LITERARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS/REFERENCES/MEDIA
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PUBLICATIONS
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NOTEWORTHY CASES
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
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