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Dr. Chris Daft

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San Francisco, CA36 years+ years experience
Biomedical Engineering and Medical Imaging Systems Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Dr. Chris Daft is a biomedical engineering and imaging systems expert specializing in intellectual property and medical devices litigation. With a career encompassing diverse technical consulting and leadership roles in multinational corporations and startups, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating imaging system failures, assessing intellectual property claims, and evaluating whether medical devices meet regulatory standards.

Dr. Daft has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving medical devices, imaging systems, and semiconductor technologies. His D. Phil. in Materials Science from Oxford University, along with his Six-Sigma Certified Green Belt, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving imaging and biomedical engineering technologies.

Work Experience

Dr. Chris Daft has over 36 years of experience in engineering and technology roles. He is currently the Principal at River Sonic Solutions, LLC, and has held significant positions such as Chief Technology Officer at Sanmai Technologies, PBC, and Chief Scientist at Cephasonics, Inc. His career also includes roles at Siemens Healthcare, Sensant Corporation, General Electric Company, and as an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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Dr. Chris Daft specializes in technical consulting and expert witness services for medical imaging and ultrasound technologies.

Best Use Cases

  • 1intellectual property disputes in medical imaging
  • 2consulting on ultrasound technology development
  • 3expert testimony in medical device litigation

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Education

  • D. Phil. (equal to Ph.D.) in Materials Science

    Oxford University, UK · 1987

  • M.A. in Physics

    Oxford University, UK · 1985

  • B.A. in Physics

    Oxford University, UK · 1984

  • D. Phil. in Materials Science

    Oxford University, UK · 1987

Licenses

  • Professional Engineer
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