NextFlex Fellows

Tom Rovere is responsible for research and development related to flexible hybrid electronics (FHE), printed electronics, antenna manufacturing, circuit card assembly, and secure processing development. His primary role is to mature new technologies, bringing them to production level readiness. Tom has earned multiple trade secret awards and patents related to circuit card manufacturing. He has also received Lockheed Martin’s Evening of Excellence Award for Technical Innovation.

Paul’s current focus is early-stage manufacturing prototypes and process development. With an eye for innovative manufacturability, Paul has early engagement with design teams across Lockheed Martin with a mission to rapidly deploy advanced process technology in Lockheed Martin products. From antenna design and flexible hybrid electronics to additive manufacturing and composites, Paul finds no lack of opportunity in transitioning next-generation technology from the lab and into the field.

Dr. Dave Estrada is a Professor in the Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering and the Advanced Manufacturing Deputy Director for Academic Research at the Idaho National Laboratory. As the lead investigator for the Advanced Nanomanufacturing and Materials Lab, Dr. Estrada leads a team of faculty, staff, and students to use “top-down” and “bottom-up” techniques to synthesize nanoscale building blocks for the co-design of materials, devices, and systems with applications at the nexus of healthcare, energy, and water.

Dr. Charles D. Ormsby, Senior Scientific Technical Manager, is Acting Director, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), Ohio. In this capacity, he leads the Department of the Air Force’s science and technology (S&T) programs in functional materials, structural materials, manufacturing technology, energy technology and systems support for advanced, next-generation space, missile and aircraft applications.