Expert aerospace consulting, forensic analysis, and litigation support with over 30 years of experience.
About
Marshall H. Kaplan, PhD
Dr. Marshall H. Kaplan is a renowned aerospace engineer, consultant, and expert witness with over 30 years of experience in patent evaluations, aerospace investigations, and contract disputes. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford, has served as a tenured professor at Penn State, and was a senior advisor to NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense. A multi-engine, instrument-rated pilot with 4,000+ flight hours, he is an expert in aircraft systems, spacecraft dynamics, and orbital mechanics. Dr. Kaplan has testified in federal court, served as a principal patent witness, and authored books and patented aerospace innovations.
Specialties
Aviation/Aerospace & Accident Reconstruction
Services
What we can do for you
Aerospace Technology & Capture Consulting
Advises on aerospace system design, development, and acquisition strategies.
Patent Evaluation & Expert Witness Services
Assists in patent infringement cases, ex parte challenges, and intellectual property disputes in aerospace technologies.
Aircraft & Spacecraft Anomaly Investigation
Conducts detailed analyses of system failures, collisions, and performance anomalies in aviation and space systems.
Aerospace Concept Due Diligence
Evaluates new aerospace concepts for feasibility, technical viability, and investment potential.
Aviation Accident Reconstruction
Investigates aircraft accidents, reconstructs events, and provides expert testimony in litigation.
Launch Vehicle & Spacecraft Failure Analysis
Examines failures in rockets, satellites, and space vehicles to determine root causes and liability.
Aerospace Systems Contract Disputes
Provides technical analysis and expert opinions in legal disputes over aerospace system contracts and performance.
Technical Consulting for Export Compliance
Advises on aerospace technology export regulations and compliance issues for government and private sector clients.