Karym G. Kinnibrugh, Ph.D.
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Professional Summary
Scott M. Drouin, Ph.D. is a toxicology expert specializing in cases involving respiratory diseases related to airborne exposure to environmental substances. With a career encompassing toxicology, immunology, and lung physiology, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to litigation work, particularly in assessing the risk of respiratory illnesses from environmental contaminants. His work centers on investigating exposure to drugs and alcohol, assessing the risk of respiratory diseases from environmental substances, and evaluating whether medical documentation aligns with alleged exposures.
Dr. Drouin has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases of workers' compensation, toxic torts, and environmental exposure. His Doctorate in Microbiology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, along with his extensive laboratory research experience, 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 toxicological and environmental exposure issues.
Work Experience
Karym G. Kinnibrugh, Ph.D., is a Senior Consultant at Rimkus, Houston, TX, since 2025. He has held positions including Chief Chemist Research and Development at Sunita Hydrocolloids, Inc. (2023 – 2024) and Lead Chemist at SI Group (2022 – 2023), with a career spanning over two decades.
Expert Intelligence
Best Descriptor
Karym G. Kinnibrugh specializes in materials science consulting for failure analysis in the energy sector.
Best Use Cases
- 1consulting on product failures in energy applications
- 2providing expert testimony on materials degradation
- 3developing chemical formulations for oil recovery
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Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering
Texas A&M University · 2010
B.Sc. in Chemistry
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú · 2000
Ph.D. in Microbiology
University of Alabama at Birmingham · 1997
B.S. in Biology & Chemistry
Providence College · 1991