Themos Kallos
London, E18 1PS, UK • +44-759-007-6822
timaras@gmail.com • www.timaras.com
Professional Profile
Ph.D. in physics & electrical engineering, with 7+ years
experience in analyzing large data sets and developing
novel theories. Proficient in computational and numerical
schemes, with strong mathematical background.
Education
2005- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering / Physics
2008 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (USC)
Los Demonstrated through experiments, simulations
Angeles, and theory the use of lasers and beams towards the
CA breakthrough design of a next-generation plasma-
based accelerator for particle physics. Produced
over 20 publications and 6 conference talks.
2003- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
2005 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Los GPA: 3.85/4 (Top 5%). Coursework and projects
Angeles, focused on advanced electromagnetics, applied
CA probabiltity, Fourier optics, antennas, optical
communications, semiconductor photonics,
quantum mechanics.
1998- Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering
2003 NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS
Athens, GPA: 9.07/10 (Top 5%). 5 year program.
Greece Specialization and thesis on telecommunications,
particle physics, optical fibers and microwaves.
Selected Related Coursework
• Vector, Multivariate & Complex Calculus; Partial
Differential Equations; Probability Theory; Statistics;
Discrete Numerical Techniques for solving Differential
Equations; Stochastic Systems; Nonlinear Optics;
Queueing Theory; Computer Networks; Calculus of
Variations; Quantum Mechanics; Nuclear Physics; Digital
Signal, Image & Video Processing
• Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives by J. Hull
(reading); Financial Calculus by M. Baxter & A. Rennie
(reading)
Computer Skills
• Matlab; Mathematica; C; Fortran; Maple; Assembly; UNIX
• FDTD (2D-3D); CST Microwave Studio; Ansoft HFSS;
Particle-in-cell codes (OSIRIS)
Professional Experience
2008- Post-Doctoral Researcher – Antenna Group
now QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON (QMUL)
London, Leading group of 5 people on developing novel
UK practical designs of metamaterial structures. FDTD
simulations of complex EM problems. 10
publications and 3 conference talks.
2004- Researcher – Accelerator Test Facility
2008 BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY (BNL)
Upton, Design and statistical analysis of experiments
NY examining various advanced accelerator schemes.
Demonstrated for the first time the acceleration of a
trailing electron bunch. Hands-on experience on
lasers, spectroscopic measurements & diagnostics.
2004- Research Assistant – Plasma Accelerator Group
2008 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Los Data analysis of experiments conducted at ATF using
Angeles, C & Fortran. Development of novel numerical solvers
CA in Matlab for systems of partial differential
equations. Theoretical analysis of efficiency
enhancement methods. Experience with 3D parallel
simulations in supercomputer clusters.
2006- Research Assistant – Pulsed Power Laboratory
2008 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Los Design, construction ,optimization and diagnostics of
Angeles, new plasma sources. Thorough examination of
CA stability and time-dependence of plasma density.
Selected Honors and Awards
• IEEE Doctoral Thesis Prize (2009)
Awarding significant and innovative technical
contributions to the field of particle accelerator science
and technology.
• IEEE Student Grant (2007-2009) (multiple times)
Awarded to select Ph.D. students to present their work at
the Particle Accelerator Conference. Covers full expenses.
• EPS Graduate Student Grant (2008)
Awarded to attend EPAC08. Covers full expenses.
• USC Full-time Research Scholarship (2004 – 2008)
For research work on projects supported by DoE grants.
Covers tuition and living expenses ($40,000/year).
• USPAS Sponsored Grant (2005)
Awarded to graduate students in order to attend the
annual particle accelerator school. Covers full expenses.
• HMS Award for Exceptional Performance (1995 – 1998)
Awarded by the Hellenic Mathematical Society in the
National Mathematics Competition (multiple times).