Justin B. Sambur
Monfort Professor of Chemistry
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Professional Summary
Justin B. Sambur, Monfort Professor of Chemistry is an analytical chemistry and materials characterization expert specializing in determining the presence, absence, identity, and quantity of hazardous or regulated materials in complex systems. With a career focused on energy, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing, he brings a methodical approach to measurement, data integrity, and clear explanation of findings. His work centers on investigating materials failures or contamination events, assessing nanotechnology and nanoparticle synthesis, evaluating whether deviations in battery, solar, and electrolyzer technologies have occurred.
Mr. Sambur has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to hazardous materials, environmental contamination, and intellectual property disputes. His Ph.D. in Chemistry, along with his NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chemistry, 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 chemical exposure and forensic chemical analysis.
Work Experience
Justin B. Sambur is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, since 2022, and has been part of the Core Faculty at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, CSU, since 2016. He also serves as an Expert Witness at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP since 2025 and has held various consulting roles, including at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP and Borch Environmental Pollution Consulting since 2024.
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Best Descriptor
Dr. Justin B. Sambur is an expert in analytical chemistry and materials characterization, focusing on energy and sustainability technologies.
Best Use Cases
- 1consulting on battery technology failures
- 2expert testimony in environmental contamination cases
- 3advising on nanotechnology applications
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NSF Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemistry
Cornell University · 2016
Ph.D. in Chemistry
Colorado State University · 2011
B.S. with Honors in Chemistry
Binghamton University · 2006