About Our CEO
Dr. Themistoklis “Tim” Dimitri Andreadis served as a Senior Research Physicist and Head of the High Power Microwave (HPM) Section in the Tactical Electronic Warfare Division at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). He is now the CEO of Vallum Strategies LLC, guiding innovative use of AI for asymmetric development of Directed Energy, and Electronic Attack systems.
Professional Background
Dr. Andreadis has extensive experience in RF interactions with electronics and materials. His work has supported the U.S. Navy’s mission through research into IED defeat, engine stopping, counter-UAS, and missile defense. His leadership roles include Program Manager for the HEAT project and Chief Scientist for REDCAT.
Research and Achievements
- Directed Energy (DE) and High Power Microwave (HPM) system development and test
- Developed Synergistic approaches for Conventional EA and HPM techniques
- Technical leadership in projects: CHIMERA, REDCAT, DEFEND, METEOR
- Focused on AI-assisted software to model RF disruption effects on SAR imaging
Education
- Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering – University of Maryland, College Park
- M.S. in Nuclear Engineering – University of Maryland, College Park
- B.S. in Physics – University of Maryland, College Park
Honors & Service
- AFRL Directors Cup Award
- OSD UK MOD Lifetime Achievement Award for S&T Collaboration
- Fellow, Directed Energy Professional Society (DEPS)
- President and Director Emeritus, DEPS Board of Directors
- Recognition by Joint IED Defeat Organization
- Vice President, Hellenic American Academy
- ARPAD awards for publications at NRL
Contact
Email: tdandreadis@vallumstrategies.com
