Crane Engineering is pleased to announce the “Better Litigation Through Chemistry” symposium at the 239th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition on March 21, 2010 from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm in San Francisco, CA.
To support modern litigation practices, the investigating chemist needs to be not only fluent in analytical methodology, but also ready at a moment’s notice with expertise in a wide range of chemical sciences.
Moderated by Thomas G. Gardner, Ph.D., Senior Chemist for Crane Engineering, this symposium takes an in depth look at the the relationship between the litigator and the chemist, and the tools and considerations engaged in the pursuit of the process.
Sunday, March 21, 2010 01:05 PM to 04:30 PM
Our PresentersThe Litigator’s Chemist The Role of Textile Chemistry in Flammable Fabric Wearing Apparel Litigation Preventative Liability Strategies: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure Effective Techniques for Failure Analysis of Plastic Components |
Panel DiscussionPlease visit the Crane Engineering exhibit at booth # 1404 for further discussions on how we can provide the answers you seek with our professional scientific and engineering services. To register for the event, please go to:https://www.xpressreg.net/register/ACSA030/start.asp Email: jeffp@CraneEngineering.com |
Meet our professional staff at ACS 2010
Thomas G. Gardner, Ph.D.
Senior Chemist
Thomas Gardner is an accomplished scientist with more than 20 years of professional experience. At Crane Engineering, he is responsible for analytical chemistry, including characterizing materials, detecting trace contaminants, developing analytical methods and conducting materials failure studies. He is also an experienced synthesis chemist, and is able to advise on matters of organic, inorganic and materials R&D chemistry.
Tom holds a doctorate from the University of Illinois in inorganic chemistry and did post-doctoral work in catalyst chemistry. Before joining the firm’s in-house laboratory, he was a lead scientist in the materials characterization division of a leading medical technology company. Prior to that, he was a chemistry professor for 12 years.
A frequent presenter at chemistry conferences, he lectures on computational chemistry at colleges nationwide. He has authored books on chemistry-related topics, submitted numerous patent applications, and was a columnist and editor for the journal The Chemical Educator. Tom is a member of the American Chemical Society, the Materials Research Society, the Minnesota Microscopy Society and other associations.
Thomas R. Crane, P.E.
President and CEO, Principal Mechanical Engineer
Company founder Tom Crane has gained national prominence for his consulting services – receiving client commendations for his work in failure analysis, fire and explosion investigation, mechanical systems analysis, propane gas equipment evaluation, machine design analysis and system safety evaluation. Tom also leads the way within the company, providing managerial and technical guidance in all areas of the practice.
Tom effectively communicates complex technical concepts to lay audiences, which makes him a skilled and highly valued expert witness.
A respected leader in forensic engineering, Tom lectures to industry and professional groups throughout the United States. His public speaking activities and interaction with his audiences keep him at the forefront of industry issues and technology trends.
Tom is a member of the American Council of Engineering Companies, ASM International, Consulting Engineers Council of Minnesota, International Association of Arson Investigators, Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers, National Fire Protection Association, National Society of Professional Engineers, Pi Tau Sigma/National Honorary Mechanical Engineering Society and Tau Beta Pi/National Honorary Academic Fraternity.
Email: tomc@CraneEngineering.com
