A licensed Chemical Engineer with more than 15 years of experience, Dr. Stern specializes in applying his deep technical understanding, hands-on industrial experience, advanced experimental techniques, and rigorous statistical analyses to determine the root cause of process upsets, failures, and underperformance. His technical expertise spans traditional chemical processing, electrochemical systems, oil and gas operations, separation technologies, crystallization, hydrometallurgy, and failure analysis.

Dr. Stern has led numerous investigations involving fires, explosions, chemical releases, and performance failures. His experience includes the preparation of expert reports, serving as a testifying expert in international arbitration proceedings, and support of complex litigation matters. Dr. Stern also has direct industry experience as a Senior Director of Research and Development at a chemical manufacturer where he was deeply involved in the development, testing, piloting, and plant design for chemical manufacturing processes.

In addition, Dr. Stern advises clients in patent, trade secret, and intellectual property disputes, leveraging his extensive experience as both a practicing chemical engineer and inventor. His multidisciplinary background enables him to evaluate technical, operational, and innovation-related issues across a broad range of chemical process industries