Jay Vincelli, PhD, PE

Dr. Jay Vincelli, PhD, PE, is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in mechanical engineering and PhD-level biomedical engineer specializing in the forensic analysis of medical devices for product liability and patent litigation. His work is built on a strong educational foundation, including a BSc in Materials Engineering, and an MSc and PhD focused on Biomedical Engineering. This unique, cross-disciplinary background allows him to provide clear, credible, and defensible insights into complex device failures.

Dr. Vincelli’s expertise is highlighted by his deep experience in litigation support, where he has provided engineering analysis for approximately 100 cases involving failed medical devices. His case experience is extensive, covering orthopedic implants, transvaginal mesh, cardiac devices, and forced-air warming systems, and more. His work at Dartmouth College involved the detailed failure analysis of over 500 metal-on-metal hip implants, including wear measurements and pore size measurements on the bone ingrowth surface. In addition to his litigation work, he has direct industry experience supporting FDA regulatory submissions, including performing experiments for the OrthoSpace rotator cuff balloon’s FDA submission and providing guidance to CREmedical for the FDA clearance of their advanced EEG amplifier and electrode devices. His practical experience also includes the design and manufacturing of a hip explant surgical tool.

His qualifications are further strengthened by comprehensive training and experience in industry-standard quality systems. This includes developing an ISO 17025-compliant quality manual, and receiving training in ISO 10993 for the Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices and as an ISO 9001 lead auditor.

While his primary focus is biomedical engineering, Dr. Vincelli also has significant experience in other industries. His background includes automotive failure analysis and product launches, as well as numerous forensic investigations of aviation components for the U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center in Cherry Point, NC, where he also performed welding analysis and certification of the Navy’s welders. Additionally, he is a published author on the use of photogrammetry for underwater analysis and forensic science.

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Professional Engineer License (PE)
Mechanical Engineering, Rhode Island, December 2015 – Present
Mechanical Engineering, New Hampshire, April 2025 – Present

PhD, Electrical, Computer & Biomedical Engineering, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, August 2024.
Development and evaluation of novel electrode designs and gels for use in electroencephalography

MSc, Engineering Sciences, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, June 2013.
Development of Contact Metrology and Numerical Methods for Quantifying and Locating Wear in Metal on Metal Hip Retrievals

BSc, Materials Science & Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, May 2007.

Postdoctoral Researcher, October 2024 to present, Dartmouth College, Psychophysics & Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory.
Developed the world’s first non-invasive EEG measurement system for octopuses using tri-polar concentric ring electrodes. Performing experiments to better understand the visual perception, attention, cognition and behavior of octopuses.

PhD Candidate, September 2016 to August 2024, University of Rhode Island, Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering, Neural Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory. Research included the development and testing of new and commercially available electrodes, amplifiers, and conductive gels for EEG recordings and brain stimulation, and developing the world’s first non-invasive octopus EEG system. Developed software for controlling stepper motors to collect simulated EEG signals in a human head EEG phantom, integrated the software with a commercial amplifier, and added extensive functionality for rapid analysis of large EEG datasets in the time and frequency domains.

Senior Forensic Engineer, Laboratory Director, June 2013 to present, Materials Science Associates, LLC, North Kingstown, RI. Performed biomedical engineering, metallurgical, materials science & mechanical engineering consulting services and testing for government, hospital, legal, insurance, medical, and manufacturing needs. Performed failure analysis, materials and process evaluations, biomaterial and medical implant design and testing, professional reports, oral presentations & expert opinions, including patent infringement consulting.

MSc Candidate, Sept. 2011 to June 2013, Dartmouth Biomedical Engineering Center, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH. Performed failure analysis on hip and knee implants. Developed numerical methods for quantifying wear in metal-on-metal hip retrievals. Developed numerical methods for quantifying the pore spacing in plasma-sprayed titanium coatings. Evaluated enzymatic degradation of the OrthoSpace rotator cuff balloon, which consisted of a biodegradable polycaprolactone (PCL) and polylactic acid (PLA) polymer using FTIR, DSC, visco-elastic analysis and tensile testing to aid regulatory clearance. Invented a patented miniaturized cardiopulmonary bypass circuit machine for transgenic mouse testing.

Product Engineer and Project Manager, Nov. 2009 to Sept. 2011, Freudenberg-NOK, Northfield, NH. Managed multiple product launches from initial design to production launch, including design, validation and production verification testing, following APQP procedures and leading a multidisciplinary team. Performed failure analysis on automotive components. Designed rotary shaft seals, molds and components for injection/compression molding, finishing & inspection. Developed new test methods in collaboration with axle manufacturers for the testing of rotary shaft seals and set up and performed the testing in-house. Obtained training in lean systems and Six Sigma methodology while participating in major and minor kaizens and Six Sigma investigations.

Failure Analysis Engineer, June 2008 to Nov. 2009, U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Cherry Point, NC. Performed metallurgical analysis used to complete a multitude of failure analyses involving engine blades/vanes, foreign object damage, corrosion, aircraft structures, wire bundles, bolts & fasteners, gearboxes, circuit boards, and hydraulic/pneumatic tubing. Updated the welder certification and inspection program; created process improvement updates to industry-wide, military-wide, Navy-wide, and local manuals/instructions and performed welding analysis and certification for Navy welders.

Application Engineer, June 2007 to June 2008, Elan Technology, Midway, GA. Supported 25 customers worth ~$1 million annually through feasibility analysis, quoting, purchase orders, production, shipping, and technical support of glass and ceramic components in the electronics industry. Received training in the ISO/TS16949:2002 and AS9000 quality systems to perform as an internal quality auditor.

PATENTS
Jay Vincelli, David McClatchy, Stephanie Wolf, Ryan Halter (PhD), and James Yun (MD). U.S. Patent #9,561,315.
“Miniaturized cardiopulmonary bypass circuit for a mouse model.” This invention was created to allow researchers to study the serious side effects of cardiopulmonary bypass surgery in humans by using a transgenic mouse model.

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
J. Vincelli, Development and evaluation of novel electrode designs and gels for use in electroencephalography, PhD dissertation, University of Rhode Island, August 2024

J. Vincelli, F. Calakli, M. Stone, G. Forrester, T. Mellon, and J. Jarrell, “Identification of a putative man-made object from an underwater crash site using CAD model superimposition,” Forensic Sci. Int., vol. 285, pp. 129–134, Apr. 2018.

Vincelli JM, Development of Contact Metrology and Numerical Methods for Quantifying and Locating Wear in Metal on Metal Hip Retrievals, Master’s Thesis, Dartmouth, Hanover, NH, May 2013.

A. Kumar, M. Sapp, J. Vincelli, and M. C. Gupta, “A study on laser cleaning and pulsed gas tungsten arc welding of Ti–3Al–
2.5V alloy tubes,” J. Mater. Process. Technol., vol. 210, no. 1, pp. 64–71, Jan. 2010.

J. M. Vincelli, F. Calakli, M. A. Stone, G. E. Forrester, T. Mellon, and J. D. Jarrell, “Characterizing a Debris Field Using Digital Mosaicking and CAD Model Superimposition from Underwater Video,” Photogrammetric Engineering & Remote Sensing, vol. 82, no. 3, pp. 223–232, 2016.

CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS AND POSTERS
Holm Roeser, Kyle Forgetta, Jay Vincelli. System for Evaluation of EEG Electrodes via Inverted Phantom, 47th Northeast Biomedical Engineering Conference, March 2021.

Vincelli JM, Carlson EM, Currier JH, McHugh DJ, Van Citters DW, Collier JP. Methodology and validation of taper wear measurements in hip arthroplasty retrievals. 59th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society. San Antonio, TX. January 2013.

Vincelli JM, Tomek IM, Berton C, Carlson EM, Van Citters DW. Optical profilometry comparison of the US and
International ongrowth surface of a monoblock acetabular design. 59th Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society. San Antonio, TX. January 2013.

Carlson EM, Currier JH, Currier BH, McHugh DJ, Mayor MB, Vincelli JM, Collier JP. Retrieved MoM implants provide evidence for hip distraction during swing phase. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Chicago, IL. March 2013.

SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS
Tse PU, Vincelli JM, Caplovitz G, Besio WG. Octopus electroencephalography permits detection of light-induced Steady State Visually Evoked Potentials. Vision Sciences Society 2024. St. Pete Beach, FL. May 2024.

Invited Speaker: Vincelli JM. McHugh DJ, Carlson EM, Collier JP. Numerical Methods for Quantifying Wear in Metal-on-Metal hip retrievals. 2nd Seminar on Surface Metrology for the Americas 2012. Worcester Polytechnic Institute. October 2012.

Vincelli JM, McHugh DJ, Carlson EM, Van Citters DW, Collier JP. Metal-on-Metal Hip Wear Measurement of Retrievals, Methodology and Validation. Society for Biomaterials Annual Conference. Denver, CO. April 2014.

Vincelli JM, Jarrell JD, McHugh DJ, Carlson EM, Van Citters DW, Collier JP. Metal-on-Metal Hip Wear Patterns of Explanted Components Do Not Match Simulator Results. Society for Biomaterials Annual Conference. Denver, CO. April 2014.

Vincelli JM, McHugh DJ, Carlson EM, Van Citters DW, Collier JP. Methodology and validation for accurate measurements of material loss in retrieved metal-on-metal hip components. 2nd International Conference on Biotribology. Toronto, CAN. May 2014.

Vincelli JM, Jarrell JD, McHugh DJ, Carlson EM, Van Citters DW, Collier JP. Non-polar loading in metal-on-metal hip retrievals. 2nd International Conference on Biotribology. Toronto, CAN. May 2014.

MAGAZINE PUBLICATIONS
Mong, D., Vincelli, J., Jarrell, J., Magnan, T. “Small Unmanned Aerial System Photogrammetry”. Law and Order. May 2016, Vol. 64, No. 5.

TEACHING
BME 484 – Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design I – Team Mentor, University of Rhode Island. Fall 2020.

BME 485 – Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design II – Team Mentor, University of Rhode Island. Spring 2021.

Photogrammetry in Defective Products and Personal Injury. University of Rhode Island Forensic Science Partnership Seminar Series. October 17, 2014.

Structure from Motion in Accident Reconstructions. University of Rhode Island Fall 2014 Traffic Accident Reconstruction Course. September 19, 2014.

Photogrammetry Applications for Insurance Fraud. National Insurance Crime Bureau Seminar. Lincoln, RI. November 2014.