Textiles and Fabrics Expert Witness

Our fabrics expert witness is a self-motivated materials engineer and scientist with exceptional strength in fiber product manufacturing, soft and hard material processing and characterization of materials and products. He is known for expertise in selecting raw materials & manufacturing processes, product development, process optimization and risk reduction. Krishna has a unique background in applied statistics to analyze data and create insightful reports for problem solving and overall process improvement. He is highly skilled in technical writing, documentation, and presentation. Krishna is an organized and dependable candidate capable of managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.  He is extensively sought out as an expert witness on textile litigations.

Professional Experience
2007- Present
American Association of Textile Chemists & Colorists – Expert Textile Engineer & Data Analyst
Raleigh, NC

• Selected and used basic and advanced statistical tools to solve specific problems faced by the global manufacturers and distributors of fiber, polymer & textile products.
• Assisted global manufacturers in product development and evaluation.
• Selected statistical techniques that are appropriate for different data types and data sizes.
• Developed statistical models and graphing tools to understand data and data trends.
• Conducted quality checks on raw materials, in-process materials and final products.
• Initiated QC programs; guided data collection and preliminary data screening at dozens of global manufacturing sites and laboratories affiliated to AATCC.
• Participated in continuous improvement by sharing suggestions.
  
• Worked flexible hours across nights, weekends, and holidays.         

 
1989- 2022
Georgie Institute of Technology, Materials Science & Engineering – Senior Scientist;Principal Scientist
Atlanta, GA

• Taught most of the manufacturing technology courses offered by Georgia Tech at the UG level. The courses covered mfg. processes for fibers, polymers, apparel products, carpets, nonwovens; also processes for metallic, ceramic and composite material products.
  
• Managed six different characterization labs and three process technology labs for 20 years. Upgraded four characterization labs by adding a new SEM and equipment for X-Ray Diffraction, X-Ray Fluorescence, Spectrometry, Rheology, and Thermal Analysis.
• Served as faculty member in-charge of laboratory safety for 12 years (24 labs in 4 buildings).
• Conducted experiments in multiple laboratories for product and process improvement.
• Used DOE techniques to design and run experiments for optimal results.
• Trained several thousand undergraduate students and dozens of graduate students.
• Developed and implemented new technologies and new laboratory procedures (ASTM, AATCC & ISO Methods) to improve quality, productivity and process efficiency.
• Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting important milestones.
• Performed complex troubleshooting and led initiatives to solve challenging problems.
• Conducted government & industry funded research worth $ 5 million.
• Worked as a member of integrated project teams in highly collaborative work environments.
• Applied theories and scientific understanding to interpret and perform analyses of experimental results.

 
 
TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Data Analysis
  • Graphical visualization & modeling
  • Use of MINITAB, SAS & Excel (Advanced)
    • Experimental design
    • Process/Product safety & risk management
    • Excellent oral and written communication
• Material Processing & Characterization
  • Familiarity with most common equipment and methods used to characterize structural, mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, and other properties of materials & products
  • Familiarity of process technologies used to produce products from soft & hard materials

 
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Successfully completed more than 200 applied research projects for the manufacturers and distributors of fiber and polymer products based in multiple states of the US. 20% of projects completed involved data analysis and data-based problem solving.
• Presented in 180 national and international conferences around the globe.
• Published 58 research papers in refereed engineering & technological journals.
• Served as expert witness in 48 litigations involving issues related to raw materials, finished products and manufacturing technologies. Testified in court rooms across eight different states within the US.
• Resolved dozens of product/material related disputes through independent testing.
  
• Conducted failure analysis, identified root causes and suggested remedies.

 
 
EDUCATION
 
Masters of Science: Applied Statistics & Decision Sciences
College of Business, Georgia State University – Atlanta, GA
 
PH.D: Textile & Polymer Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology – New Delhi, India
 
BS and MS: Textile Engineering
University of Madras – Chennai, India

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