Our Analysts

Ben Bahavar, Ph.D.

Ben Bahavar, Ph.D., is an experimentalist researcher with multidisciplinary training and 17 years of experience in applied chemistry, semiconductor materials, and chemical engineering. His analyses help companies assess new applications of products and processes, seek solutions to technical problems, and perform feasibility studies. Read more.

Erica Kramer, Ph.D.

Dr. Erica Kramer works primarily with the Medical Device team at Nerac conducting research of clinical literature, preparing clinical literature evaluations, and conducting focused research to address clients’ questions relating to the medical device industry. Read more.

Helga Weires

Analyst Helga Weires works with medical device manufacturers, academics, and individual physicians from around the world developing diagnostic and therapeutic devices. She guides clients through technical and intellectual property issues regarding medical devices for all branches of medicine, including orthopedics, cardiology and internal medicine. Read more.

Joanne M. Deskus, M.S.

Joanne Deskus, M.S., has spent over 25 years in the analytical testing arena, and brings extensive experience in quality management, risk analysis and regulatory compliance to clients. She excels at providing highly technical and accurate information in a fast-paced environment. Read more.

Kevin Closson, M.S., MBA

Analyst Kevin Closson helps companies look beyond their business today to see how internal and external forces will shape their futures. He helps clients identify and execute corporate development transactions, including M&A, JV and equity investments. Read more.

Mary Becher

Analyst Mary Becher specializes in metallurgical process testing and quality control, assisting companies in the specialty materials industry. Read more.

Phillip B. Espinasse, M.S., MBA

Analyst Phillip Espinasse partners with high tech electrical and optical engineering companies to develop innovative business and technical solutions to guide strategies ranging from investment tactics to long-term business plans. Drawing on his experience conducting market assessments, competitive reviews, patent portfolio analyses, peer reviews, and patentability and patent invalidation reviews, Mr. Espinasse delivers intelligence critical to executive decision-making in the areas of marketing, product design, and research and development. Read more.

Richard Conforti, M.S.

Richard Conforti has been with Nerac for 4 years during which time he completed his Master’s Degree in Neuroscience at the University of Hartford and wrote a thesis entitled, “Effect of the Ketogenic Diet on the Testosterone to Androstanediol Pathway in an Alzheimer Mouse Model”. Read more.

Richard Hendriks, Ph.D.

Analyst Richard Hendriks, Ph.D., partners with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to discover the most effective ways of meeting their business goals. This encompasses a range of solutions from innovations in biotechnology to analytical assessments of recent treatment advances. Read more.

Richard Maldanis, Ph.D.

For over a decade, Richard Maldanis, Ph.D. has been assisting Nerac clients in the specialty chemistry and material science fields. His diverse expertise in organic, inorganic, organometallic and polymer chemistry provides clients with solutions to a broad range of chemistry-related challenges. Read more.

Robert Zott

Robert Zott brings more than 20 years of experience in regulatory affairs and quality compliance to Nerac. Read more.

Rosemarie Szostak, Ph.D.

Analyst Rosemarie Szostak, Ph.D., advises companies on technology, patents, innovation and disruptive technology. She has 20 plus years as a thought leader and analyst with broad technical knowledge in chemistry, materials and chemical engineering. Read more.

Sarah Williams, MHA, MPH, RD

Sarah Williams collaborates with clients in the medical device, dietary supplement, and food industries to support their research and regulatory needs. Her background in regulatory affairs, clinical literature review, medical writing, and nutrition provide a unique perspective and well-rounded expertise for working with companies to find timely, effective solutions.Read more.

Skye McClain, Ph.D.

Analyst Skye McClain, Ph.D., specializes in helping clients assess the business and production impacts of implementing a new material or processing method. Companies from a wide range of industries work with Dr. McClain to analyze the feasibility of new materials, evaluate processing methods, and assess acquisition opportunities. Dr. McClain also coordinates technical, business and patent experts for high profile advisory and research teams. Read more.

Thomas A. Perkins

With more than 20 years of industry experience in electronics and computer engineering, Analyst Thomas A. Perkins provides expertise in large patent portfolio analytics and citation analysis. He has a broad understanding of electrical engineering, electronics, microprocessor/embedded systems, programming languages, software engineering, nuclear spectroscopy/instrumentation, and project management. Read more.

Zamir Bar-David

Zamir Bar-David brings more than 25 years of experience and a highly developed customer focus in Quality and Regulatory, serving 6 years with two Notified Bodies; Intertek Business Assurance and TUV Rheinland of North America, supporting clients globally.Read more.