Dr. Kirschman specializes in Development, Design, Manufacturing and Testing of Electronic Components; Electronic Packaging and Interconnection Technology, Instrumentation and Controls, Semiconductor Materials and Devices, Laboratory Apparatus; Cryogenics and Superconductivity; Patent Preparation and Prior Art Research; Technology-Related Litigation, Trade Secrets, Contracts and Documentation; Tutorials, Technical Exhibits and Clarification of Terminology/Concepts.
His background includes: Senior Scientist, Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Manager of Processing Laboratory, Eaton Corp.–Electronic Instrumentation Division; Private Practice since 1982. Visiting Academic Positions in U.S. and Abroad. Ph.D. California Institute of Technology, 1972, Physics and Electrical Engineering. Member of Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Ph.D. Physics and Electrical Engineering (1972), M.S. Physics (1969)
California Institute of Technology
B.S. (Highest Honors) Engineering Physics (1966)
University of California (Berkeley)
Keeley Visiting Fellow, Wadham College, Oxford (1996–1997).
International Advisory Editor for Cryogenics journal (1988–present).
NASA Certificates of Recognition for Computer-Aided Layout of Microcircuits (1980) and Superconducting Microcircuit Technology (1976).
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Member of Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi.
Current memberships: IMAPS—International Hybrid Microelectronics and Packaging Society (formerly ISHM), Cryogenic Society of America.
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Lecturer (Fall 1987 and Fall 1988)
School of Engineering, Santa Clara University (California, U.S.A.)
Presented course on superconducting materials and technology.
Consulting, teaching, and writing in the areas of microelectronic hardware: Miniaturized electronic components and associated materials, processing and fabrication technology. Also electronics for unusual environments, particularly extreme temperatures both low (cryogenic) and high.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: none
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: N/A
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: N/A
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: N/A
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: N/A
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: N/A
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: N/A
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: N/A
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
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Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, Testing, Reports, Site Inspections, Record-Review, Electronics Technology; Development, Design, Manufacturing and Testing of Miniaturized Electronic Components; Cryogenics and Superconductivity; Patent Preparation and Prior Art Research; Technology-Related Litigation, Trade Secrets, Contracts and Documentation; Tutorials, Technical Exhibits and Clarification of Terminology/Concepts.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 250
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 250 (can be adjusted depending on the nature of the documents and the nature of the consulting)
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 300
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 300
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel and other directly related expenses. Travel time as negotiated.
