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Angelo (Evan) Karavolos, obtained bachelor’s degrees in the fields of agriculture, physical geography, and physics He then triple majored in the fields of Biology, Civil Engineering and Materials Science, obtaining an MS degree. He then obtained his Ph. D at the University of Texas El Paso in the department of Material Science and Biomedical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, with supplemental certificates in systems engineering and space business development at the Florida Institute of Technology. During that time, he obtained a commission in the United States Airforce, obtaining a bioenvironmental engineering certificate through the Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine. He has won numerous awards for exemplary work such as the McFarland Biomedical Research Award, first place for innovative entrepreneurial business award, NASA Space Grant Fellowship award, and volunteer work for the Mentorship of STEM students in the sciences and mathematics. He also has been the innovator of numerous patents and has publications in the areas of Undersea Medicine. He enjoys scuba diving, hiking, and providing motivational instruction to students with disabilities
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| Academic Background |
. Angelo Karavolos
1044 Limpkin Street
Crestview FL 32539
850 740 8737
www.deastrisgeneration.com
http://www.spacesciencestudentswithdisabilities.com
analogue astronaut, commercial
astronautics organization
Modeling and Instrumentation
1 Spartan Molecular Mechanics, MatLab for
mechanical modeling, ThermoCalc for materials modeling, Finite Difference
Analysis for structural analysis.
2 Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence Data Mining,
Visual Pattern Recognition-to-Algorithm Decision Process, Virtual Reality and Augmented
Reality Vision
3 GIS Remote Sensing and Identification of Chemical
Species using Biologically Inspired Methodologies
4 MatLab Biologically Inspired Material for Fabrication
of Hypersonic Heat Applications (Patent Pending)
5 Python Instrument (Eye Tracking) Electronic Integration
to Iris Dilation, Watering, and Selective Cytokine Modeling
6 ArcSim ThermoCalc Development of new high
temperature materials for hypersonic applications
7 SolidWorks Development of new devices for environmental
life support applications
8 Certification in Scanning Electron Microscopy,
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, X Ray Florence, X Ray Diffraction, SCBA, SCUBA and
Combat Medicine/CPR Certification.
Recent Accomplishments
1Modeling high temperature refractory metal nanocomposite
materials – Patent Pending (2019)
2 Development of Instructional Appendix for LMCO F16
Operational Manual Lockheed Aerospace Fellowship (2016)
3 Carbon
Dioxide Oxygen Regeneration Environmental Life Support Signal Integration
Coprocessor Nasa Space Grant Fellowship Patent Pending (2015)
4Modeled a Pilot – Instrument Human in Loop USAF–Swedish AF Ground
Collision Avoidance System, LMCO Fellowship (2001)
5 Gas Bubble Prediction Model for Super Cooled Fuels, JPL Fellowship
(2001)
Patent
1
US 6037597 A Non-destructive detection systems and methods for Plastic
Materials
2
US 8053245 B1 System and method for detecting biochemicals using hydrated
substrates based on liquid crystals
3
US 20170101196 A1 Method for processing oxygen from carbon dioxide aboard human
spacecraft and methane from carbon dioxide and oxide minerals found on mars and
other celestial bodies.
Publications
1Karavolos,
A, Powell, M., In Vitro Measurement of Air Bubbles by Means of Resonant
Frequency Ultrasound, Proceedings of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical
Society. (2000).
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Karavolos, A., Powell, M., Role of Surfactant on Protein Concentration During
Foam Separation in Aqueous Solutions. Undersea Biomed. Res 27 (Supplement) 13
(2000).
3
Powell, M., Anayiotos, A., Karavolos, A., Measurement of Air Bubbles in Vivo
with Resonant Frequency
4
Ultrasound. Karavolos, A., Powell, M., Anayiotos, A., In Vivo Identification Sampling
Procedure of Air Bubbles Using a Miniature Chamber and Selected Specimen. 13th
IAA Human in Space Symposium, Santorini Greece (2000).
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Caulfield, J., Karavolos, A., Ludman, J., Improving Optical Fourier Pattern
Recognition by Accommodating
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Missing Information. Information Sciences V 162 Issue 1 pp 35-52 (2004).
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Karavolos, A., Implementation of New System for Oxygen Generation and Carbon
Dioxide Removal. PhD Dissertation Publication. University of Texas El Paso
(2017).
Education
Florida Institute of Technology Commercial Space
Business Certificate (2020-2021) “Commercialization of Lunar Resources, He3
for Business Applications”. Dr. Aldrin.
Drexel University Clinical Medicine/Research CMD (2018-2022)
In Progress “Development of Non-Invasive Method for Prediction of Chronic
Illness in Aviators and Pilots” Dr. Corina VanderPol.
University of Texas El Paso Systems Engineering
Certificate (2016) “Lockheed Martin F16 Life Support Revision 2016” Mr.
B. Brown, LMCO’, Eric Smith, UTEP.
University of Texas El Paso PhD Materials Engineering
(2013-2017), “Development of CooRS (Carbon Dioxide -Oxygen Regeneration
System)” Major Professors Dr. Eric Smith, Dr. Jean Favier, CNES,
International Space University, Retired, Florida Space Grant Award. 4.0/4.0
Auburn University, MS, Materials Science (2004-2008) “Development
of Novel Air Breathing Waterless Suit Material” Major Professor Fassail
Hady, Dr Larry Meyers, DVM, Material Science, Rolf Erdman, NASA, 3.6/4.0
McFarland Research Award.
University of Kentucky, MS, Civil Engineering
(1990-1992) “Waterless Hydroponic System Using Desert Flora for Treating
Grey Water”. Major Professors Drs. Hans Gesund and John Sager, NASA,
Environmental. Engineering, 3.5/4.0
University of Illinois, Biology MS, (1987-1990) “Medical
Applications of Electromagnetic Polymers” Major Biology Professors Dr.
Richard Crang and Dr. David Lawrence, MD. Biology, 3.7/4.0.
Western Illinois University, Agriculture BS,
(1982-1986) “Trace Element Analysis of Southeaster Lake Michigan” Honors
Thesis Distinction Major Professor Dr. John Reeves, Agriculture, Honors Thesis
Student 3.7/4.0
Experience
De Astris Generation LLC (2016-2021)
Chief Technology Officer, Responsible for the
development of new scientific technologies for space, environmental, medical
and energy applications. Chief
Technology Officer and Founder. Responsible for patent and intellectual
property development, interaction with Patent Office, documentation and
maintenance of patent records, laboratory records, acquisition of laboratory
hardware and chemical supplies. Responsible for environmental quality
management and interface with government regulatory agencies. Provided
logistics support for inventory purchases. Examples are: Dual use carbon
dioxide -oxygen recycling material for extreme environments, a non-destructive
device for explosive detection, and a system and method for toxic chemical detection.
NeuTech Biological Systems Inc. (2000-2016)
Chief Technology Officer and
Founder. Developed materials for toxin countermeasures. Responsible for patent
and intellectual property development, interaction with Patent Office,
documentation and maintenance of patent records, laboratory records,
acquisition of laboratory hardware and chemical supplies. Responsible for
environmental quality management and interface with government regulatory
agencies.
Edwards
Air Force Base CA Military/National Guard Reserves (1992 to 1995, 1995- 2016)
Provided Industrial Hygiene Support for over
600-member Phillips Laboratory. Served as Project Manager Rocket Fuel Monitor
Detection Device, as Project Manager for Composite Structure, Drum Winding
Program, as NBC and Radioactive Waste Removal Training Officer. Prepared
various environmental SOP and instructional guidelines for laboratory. Back up team
member for the Shuttle Recovery Team, Edwards AFB.
Responsible for operational readiness of protective
equipment for chemical warfare, Blackhawk aircraft Trained for high explosives
handling and maintenance. Provided logistics and maintenance support for
aviation, munitions and other hardware. Trained in Medical First Emergency
Response Procedures
References
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Jean Jacques Favier, French/NASA Payload Specialist, Co- Mentor, Material
Science
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Eric Smith, University of Texas El Paso, Mentor, Industrial Engineering
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Kevin Slimak, GM 15, Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland Air Force Base
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Corina VanderPol, LtCol, Retired, U.S Army Research Laboratory
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