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![Rob Kulka](/-/media/images/sectors/digital-engineering/expert-profiles/rob-kulka-640-x-480/rob-kulka-640-x-480-white-bg.png)
Rob Kulka
Rob is a chartered mechanical engineer with over 15 years’ experience in structural integrity assessment and asset management, through the use of complex computational analysis, damage tolerance assessment, mechanical testing, and safety case development.
![Robert Pieper](/-/media/images/experts/robert-pieper-640-by-480.jpg)
Robert Pieper
Dr. Robert Pieper is an expert in coatings and paints for use with polymeric, rubber, and composite materials and devices.
![Rocio Ocana](/-/media/roco-ocaa-640-x-480.jpg)
Rocio Ocana
Rocío has over 20 years of experience working in the fields of non-metallic and metallic materials testing in the aerospace, defence, and renewable sectors.
![Rodolfo Amoriello](/-/media/images/experts/rodolfo-amoriello-expert-page-640x480.jpg)
Rodolfo Amoriello
With extensive knowledge of analytical chemistry methods used for metallic and non-metallic materials, Rodolfo has 20 years of experience in chemical analysis and corrosion testing.
![Rory McDonald](/-/media/images/experts/rory-mcdonald-640-x-480-white-bg.png)
Rory McDonald
Rory, Operational Director at Element Digital Engineering, brings 20+ years of aerospace, motorsport, and defense industry expertise. He excels in client-focused solutions with a strong consultancy firm and OEM background.
![Ross Heeley](/-/media/images/sectors/environmental/profile-pages/ross-heeley-640x480px.jpg)
Ross Heeley
Element’s UK Asbestos National Account Manager, Ross Heeley has almost 20 years of experience in the asbestos industry. Starting his career in 2004 and completing all relevant BOHS P-Modules, Ross has become a highly respected multi-disciplined industry consultant.
![Ryan Castells](/-/media/images/experts/ryan-castells.jpg)
Ryan Castells
Ryan Castells is a highly experienced specialist in the material behavior of both PMC and CMC materials within the Aerospace sector.
![Sam Albeke](/-/media/images/experts/sam-albeke-resized-headshot.png)
Sam Albeke
Sam Albeke has over a decade of experience in biochemistry and has been with Element since 2014.
![Sarah Brophy](/-/media/images/sectors/life-sciences/expert-profile-headshots/sarah-brophy-640x480px.jpg)
Sarah Brophy
Sarah is the Global Scientific Director for Element's Extractable and Leachables (E&L) services across our global Life Sciences business. Responsible for ensuring the successful scientific strategy, operations, and implementation of the E&L analytical services.
![Sebastien Jeuch](/-/media/images/experts/sebastien-jeuch-640x480.jpeg)
Sebastien Jeuch
Sebastien Jeuch has more than 20 years of experience in operations management and technical matters covering multiple sectors, including energy, aerospace, medical, automotive, and nuclear industries for the testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) industry.
![Simon Barrowcliff](/-/media/images/experts/simon-barrowcliff-1.jpg)
Simon Barrowcliff
Simon Barrowcliff is a highly experienced expert in product testing, assessment, certification & approvals.
![Simon Jones](/-/media/images/sectors/digital-engineering/expert-profiles/simon-jones-640-x-480.png)
Simon Jones
Simon brings over 30 years of aerospace expertise, excelling in project management and delivering complex engineering project under challenging conditions.