EXPERTISE

My work covers the full technical chain of pharmaceutical solid state science — from the molecular level through to drug product performance. This end-to-end coverage is particularly relevant in patent infringement disputes where the connection between solid form, manufacturing process, and clinical behavior needs to be established or challenged.

Core Areas

Solid forms & polymorphism

Crystal form characterization, polymorph screening, hydrates and solvates, salt and co-crystal forms, solid form stability.

Particle design & powder characteristics

Particle size and shape, surface properties, powder processing, crystallization, granulation, drying, tableting, coating.

Dosage form performance

Tablet manufacture and compaction, disintegration, dissolution, bioavailability implications.

Process analytics

Spectroscopic methods, in-line, on-line and at-line monitoring, Quality by Design (QbD), data science.

Litigation Support

• Independent expert reports for patent infringement proceedings
  
• Testifying and non-testifying expert roles
  
• Technical judge
  
• Experience across European and international jurisdictions