EXPERT WITNESS – ANDREW C. KOLBERT, PH.D., M.T.M.

Dr. Kolbert has over 20 years of experience executing and managing analytical and product development programs, both internally and in external organizations. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Physics from M.I.T., a Masters in Technology Management from the Stevens Institute of Technology, and a six sigma green belt in process improvement.  He has both deposition and trial experience and has been recognized by the courts as an expert in analytical chemistry.

As a Ph.D. chemist specializing in analytical and solid state chemistry, Dr. Kolbert has gained mastery in a wide range of chemical & analytical testing.  His expansive knowledge and attention to detail allow Dr. Kolbert to prepare detailed expert reports and testimonies for court cases, as well as in-depth analysis for his clients. He maintains the ability to explain complicated scientific analyses in simple terms, understandable by members of a jury and clients alike, regardless of their scientific background.

 

Dr. Kolbert’s Areas of Expertise Include:

• Analytical chemistry, structural chemistry, solid state chemistry
• Contamination Analysis
• Patent Infringement
• Material Characterization, identification, and quantitation.
• Deformulation and Reverse Engineering
• Measurement systems of all kinds across a wide technology sphere
• Spectroscopy, chromatography, and thermal analysis

 

Dr. Kolbert Regularly Works with a Range of Materials Including:

• Polymers, Plastics, Rubbers, Adhesives, Sealants, Oils, Fuels, Additives.
• Pharmaceuticals, Neutraceuticals, Supplements, Medical Devices.
• Soaps, Detergents, Cosmetics, Beauty Products, Surfactants.
• Cleaners, Waxes, Polishes.
• Food & Beverages.
• A Range of Other Industrial & Commercial Products.

 

Experience:

Avomeen 

•        President & Chief Technical Officer
•        Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2012-Present

BASF/Intertek

• Director, Expert Services,
• Whitehouse, NJ, 2009 – 2012

 Velcera

• Director, Research and Development
• Langhorne, PA 2007-2009

Magellan Laboratories/Cardinal Health/Catalent

• Manager, Structural Chemistry
• RTP, NC, 2001 – 2007

 

Education:

• Master’s in Technology Management, Stevens Institute of Technology, 2001.
• Ph.D., Chemical Physics, Department of Chemistry, M.I.T., 1990.
• B.S. with special honors, Major in Chemistry, The University of Chicago, 1984.