The expert
We found a highly respected expert with advanced degrees in materials science and engineering, including a Ph.D. with a focus on glasses and ceramics. Besides his academic achievements, he was a prominent and well-respected professor of Materials Science and Engineering with a stint as a department chair. Widely published with over 300 papers and one textbook written, he was a Fellow of the American Ceramic Society, which honored him with several awards. Finally, his knowledge and reputation led him to consult with many companies on different glass types.