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Combustion, Combustor Design, Combustor Acoustical Problems, Analysis, CFD, Engineering Design
Expert designed and tested missles and spacecraft in many Hypersonic wind tunnels at elevated temperatures and pressures from Mach 3 simulation to Mach 8 simulation at NASA. The expertise included test procedures for starting such facilities and techniques to avoid…
Personal Injury, Industrial/Construction Safety, Compliance, Auditing, OSHA Standards
Expert provides safety engineering, accident investigation, accident reconstruction, industrial/construction accident consulting, expert witness testimony, and related expertise to a wide variety of clients. In addition to the automotive “Big Three” he was the safety director at a sheet metal stamping…
Specialized Safety Management (Explosives Safety and Aircraft Ground Handling Safety)
Expert has 30 years of safety program management experience with Department of Defense (DoD). He has provided safety oversight of and direction to defense contractors engaged in processes involving various forms of ordnance from detonators to artillery rounds to missiles…
Embedded Systems, Communications, Sensors, Signal Processing, Power Control, Diagnostics
Expert has developed hybrid electric vehicles, vehicle-based power systems, automotive controls, engine controls, flight controls, and propulsion control systems for aircraft, automotive, locomotive, marine craft, and spacecraft. Expert has developed aerospace control systems from concept through flight certification. Applications include…
Sensing & Measurements, Quantum Mechanics, Solid State, & Thermal & Optical Technology
Expert received his Ph.D. in condensed-matter physics. He used quantum mechanics and Surface Green Function techniques to calculate electronic states and electronic bands at metallic superlattices, discovering, for example, the existence--under determined conditions-of the so-called Fermi beaches with high density…
Vehicle Engineering, Design, Development and Testing, Manufacture Engineering, Automotive Industry
Expert spent over 33 years in engineering for General Motors, his last 17 years as the Engineering Director. The Engineering Director is responsible for the entire automobile, its design, manufacture, cost, reliability, and safe performance in the hands of the…
Lean Manufacturing, Constraint Analysis/Resolution, New Product Planning, Manufacturing Engineering
Expert Kopstein (formerly Even) works with management and plant teams in the evaluation and implementation of advanced technology integration, efficiency improvement, waste reduction and productivity. Compliance and implementation of quality systems including aspects of ISO 9000, strategic planning, cost containment,…
Robotics, Computer Vision, and Sensors for Transportation Applications
Expert has taught several courses in automated inspection. In addition, he has consulted for two major manufacturers of automated inspection equipment. In particular, he has expertise in selection of sensors, vision-based inspection, software algorithms for inspection, and sensor fusion. He…
Automotive Seating & Safety, Child Safety Seats, Seat Belts, Infant Restraint, Conversion Van Safety
Expert has over 35 years of experience in automotive safety. He has worked with seat belts, passive restraint, interior impact analysis, autobody crashworthiness, and seating system design and testing. He was involved in the development of the original Federal Motor…
Automotive Electronics
Expert has been involved in the automotive electronics business since 1963. He is experienced in applying electrical and electronics to the vehicle, including body, chassis, and power train systems. He is currently assisting clients with understanding how and when new…