Nikhil Kar

Dr. Nikhil Kar’s expertise is in the fields of mechanical engineering, materials science, metallurgy, failure analysis, mechanical/materials behavior, laboratory testing, contamination analysis, and equipment function to determine cause(s) of failure. His consulting projects include the failure analysis of medical implants, consumer products, and automotive components. He also consults on patent infringement matters and is a licensed Professional Engineer in California in both the mechanical and metallurgical disciplines. As an adjunct assistant professor of engineering practice, Dr. Kar teaches undergraduate and graduate courses for the Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California. He has qualified as an expert witness in both State and Federal Court.