Thomas L. Read, Ph.D.

Thomas L. Read, Ph.D. is a failure analysis expert specializing in glass and polymer failure analysis, metallurgy, and accident reconstruction. With a career spanning materials science, engineering, and manufacturing, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating product defects, assessing accident causation, and evaluating whether manufacturing standards were met.

Mr. Read has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across California, involving cases related to product liability, intellectual property, and factory safety. His Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University, along with his registration as a Professional Engineer in California, 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 materials failures and safety compliance.