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Publications

Refereed Journal Publications

  • C. Gunter, S.D. Kovaleski, J. Shin, E. Bellott, M.R. Maschmann, B. Weatherford, “Field Emission Properties of Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotube Cathodes of Varying Geometries,” IEEE T. Plasma Sci. 52(9) (2024): 4576-4582. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2024.3487079
  • M.B. Lindsay, S.D. Kovaleski, A.G. Varner, C.T. Veal, D.T. Anderson, S.R. Price, S.R. Price, “End-to-end physics-informed deep neural network optimization of sub-Nyquist lenses,” Opt. Express 31(20) (2023): 33026-33040. https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.498217
  • E. Bellott, Y. Li, C. Gunter, S.Kovaleski, M.R.Maschmann, “Investigating the Electromechanical Sensitivity of Carbon-Nanotube-Coated Microfibers,” Sensors 23(11) (2023): 5190. https://doi.org/10.3390/s23115190
  • P. Norgard, S.D. Kovaleski, R.S. Brayfield, A.L. Garner, “High-Pressure Helium Plasma Produced in the Local Electric Fields of a Piezoelectric Transformer,” IEEE T. Plasma Sci. 47(1) (2019): 128-35. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2018.2868001
  • A. Dirnberger, S. Kovaleski, P. Norgard, S. Mededovic-Thargard, J. Franclemont, “In-Liquid Plasma Streamer Characterization and Fractal Analysis,” IEEE T. Plasma Sci. 46(7) (2018): 2550-7. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2017.2778710
  • P. Norgard, S.D. Kovaleski, “A Lithium-Niobate Piezoelectric Transformer Resonant High-Voltage Power Source,” IEEE T. Plasma Sci. 44(5) (2016): 808-15. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2016.2548427
  • B.B. Gall, S.D. Kovaleski, P. Norgard, J.W. Kwon, “Laser-Optical and X-Ray Characterization of an Operating High-Voltage Piezoelectric Transformer in Multiple Vibrational Modes,” IEEE T. Plasma Sci. 44(4) (2016): 629-37. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2016.2531052
  • J.A. VanGordon, S.D. Kovaleski, P. Norgard, J.W. Kwon, G.E. Dale, “Method for Approximating Electron Beam Currents Accelerated by a Piezoelectric Transformer,” IEEE T. Plasma Sci. 42(11) (2014): 3579-84. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2014.2356579
  • E. A. Baxter, S. D. Kovaleski, B. B. Gall, J. A. VanGordon, P. Norgard, and G. E. Dale, “Hydrogen and deuterium ion extraction from a piezoelectric transformer plasma source,” IEEE T. Plasma Sci. 42(10) (2014): 3253-7. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2014.2345019
  • J.A. VanGordon, S.D. Kovaleski, P. Norgard, B.B. Gall, G.E. Dale, “Measurement of the internal stress and electric field in a resonating piezoelectric transformer for high-voltage applications using the electro-optic and photoelastic effects,” Rev. Sci. Instrum. 85 (2014): 023101. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4864052
  • B.T. Hutsel, S.D. Kovaleski, J.W. Kwon, “Optimization of Piezoelectric Resonance Effect in a Piezoelectric Transformer Plasma Source,” IEEE T. Plasma Sci. 41(2) (2013): 305-11. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2012.2234481
  • B.T. Hutsel, S.D. Kovaleski, E.A. Baxter, J.W. Kwon, “Charged Particle Emission and Self-Biasing of a Piezoelectric Transformer Plasma Source,” IEEE T. Plasma Sci. 41(1) (2013): 99-105. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2012.2227819
  • B.B. Gall, S.D. Kovaleski, J.A. VanGordon, P. Norgard, A. Benwell, B.H. Kim, J.W. Kwon, G.E. Dale, “Investigation of the Piezoelectric Effect as a Means to Generate X-Rays,” IEEE T. Plasma Sci. 41(1) (2013): 106-11. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2012.2227250
  • P. Norgard, S.D. Kovaleski, “An electrooptic probe to determine internal electric fields in a piezoelectric transformer,” Rev. Sci. Instrum. 83(2) (2012): 025106. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3682783
  • E.C. Becker, S.D. Kovaleski, J.M. Gahl, “Optimization of a Compact Conical Horn Antenna for High Power Microwaves in the 4 to 6 GHz Range,” IEEE T. Dielect. El. In. 18(4) (2011): 1066-70. https://doi.org/10.1109/TDEI.2011.5976096
  • A. Benwell, S.D. Kovaleski, E. Baxter, T. Wacharasindhu, R. Almeida, J. W. Kwon, “Flashover Prevention of High Voltage Piezoelectric Transformers by Thin Film Encapsulation,” IEEE T. Plasma Sci. 38(12) (2010): 3455-9. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2010.2079957
  • W. A. Zeier, S. D. Kovaleski, K. F. McDonald,”Electron Emission from Thin Film Optically Enhanced Nano-Forest Cathodes,” IEEE T. Dielect. El. In. 16(4) (2009): 1088-92. https://doi.org/10.1109/TDEI.2009.5211859
  • D. L. Sullivan, S. D. Kovaleski, B. T. Hutsel, J. M. Gahl, “Study of Laser Target Triggering for Spark Gap Switches,” IEEE T. Dielect. El. In. 16(4) (2009): 956-60. https://doi.org/10.1109/TDEI.2009.5211839
  • B. T. Hutsel, S. D. Kovaleski, D. L. Sullivan, J. M. Gahl, “Effects of Laser Triggering Parameters on Runtime and Jitter of a Gas Switch,” IEEE T. Dielect. El. In. 16(4) (2009): 999-1005. https://doi.org/10.1109/TDEI.2009.5211846
  • A. Benwell, S. Kovaleski, M.A. Kemp, “A High-Voltage Piezoelectric Transformer for Active Interrogation,” J. Nucl Materials Management 37(1) (2008): 42-7.
  • B.T. Hutsel, A. Benwell, S.D. Kovaleski, M.A. Kemp, D.L. Sullivan, J.M. Gahl, “Runtime and Jitter on a Laser Triggered Spark Gap Switch,” IEEE T. Plasma Sci. 36(5) (2008): 2541-5. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2008.2004237
  • M.A. Kemp, S.D. Kovaleski, B.T. Hutsel, A.L. Benwell, “Particle Swarm Optimization of Pulsed Power Circuit Models,” IEEE T. Plasma Sci. 36(5) (2008): 2722-9. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2008.2004243
  • N. Rada, G. Triplett, S. Graham, S. Kovaleski, “High-speed thermal analysis of high power diode arrays,” Solid State Electronics 52 (2008):  1602-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sse.2008.06.009
  • M.A. Kemp, S.D. Kovaleski, “Thrust Measurements of the Ferroelectric Plasma Thruster,” IEEE T. Plasma Sci. 36(2) (2008): 356-62. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2008.917949
  • A. Benwell, S.D. Kovaleski, J. Gahl, “Dielectric flashover with triple point shielding in a coaxial geometry,” Rev. Sci. Instrum (2007): 115106. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2813893
  • D. L. Sullivan, M. A. Kemp, S.D. Kovaleski, “Characterization of a Ferroelectric Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Source,” IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci. 35(5) (2007): 1480-5. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2007.905952
  • M.A. Kemp, S.D. Kovaleski, “Piezoelectric Resonance Effect in a Radio Frequency Driven Ferroelectric Plasma Source,” IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci. 35(3) (2007): 578-81. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2007.895226
  • Kemp, M.A., S.D. Kovaleski, E.V. Steinfelds, M.A. Prelas, S.K. Loyalka, P. Miraglia, “Transmission and Secondary Electron Emission of 20-50 keV Electrons through Aluminum Foils,” J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 40 (2007): 284-7. https://doi.org/10.1088/0022-3727/40/1/027
  • Kemp, M.A., S.D. Kovaleski, “Ferroelectric Plasma Thruster for Microspacecraft Propulsion,” J. Appl. Phys. 100 (2006): 113306. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2399886
  • Worts, E., S.D. Kovaleski, “Particle-in-Cell Model of a Laser Triggered Spark Gap,” IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci. 34(5) (2006): 1640-5. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2006.881887
  • Kemp, M. A., R. D. Curry, K. F. McDonald, S.D. Kovaleski, “Experimental Study of the Multichanneling Self-Break Section of the Rimfire Switch,” IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci. 34(1) (2006): 95-103. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2005.863562
  • Kovaleski, S.D., “Calculation of the Ion Extraction Boundary of a Plasma Ion Source,” IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci., 34(1) (2006): 23-7. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2005.863565
  • Kovaleski, S.D., “Ion Acceleration in a Radio-Frequency Driven Ferroelectric Source”, IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci., 33 (2005): 876-81. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2005.844592
  • Kovaleski, S.D., R.M. Gilgenbach, L.K. Ang, Y.Y. Lau, “Electron Beam Ablation of Materials,” J. Appl. Phys., 86 (1999): 7129-38. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.371802
  • Gilgenbach, R.M., S.D. Kovaleski, J.S. Lash, L.K. Ang, Y.Y. Lau, “Science and Applications of Energy Beam Ablation,” IEEE Trans. Plasma Sci., 27 (1999): 150-58. https://doi.org/10.1109/27.763103
  • Kovaleski, S.D., R.M. Gilgenbach, L.K. Ang, Y.Y. Lau, “Dynamics of Electron Beam Ablation of Silicon Dioxide Measured by Dye Laser Resonance Absorption Photography,” Appl. Phys. Lett. 73, (1998): 2576-78. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.122510
  • Kovaleski, S.D., R.M. Gilgenbach, L.K. Ang, Y.Y. Lau, J.S. Lash, “Electron Beam Ablation versus Laser Ablation: Plasma Plume Diagnostic Studies,” Applied Surface Science, 127-129 (1998): 947-52. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0169-4332(97)00771-X
  • Ang, L.K., Y.Y. Lau, R.M. Gilgenbach, H.L. Spindler, J.S. Lash, S.D. Kovaleski, “Surface Instability of Multi-Pulse Laser Ablation on a Metallic Target,” J. Appl. Phys., 83 (1998): 4466-71. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.367208

International Conference Papers

  • Connor Gunter, Scott D. Kovaleski, Junyoung Shin, Elizabeth Bellott, Matthew Maschmann, Brandon Weatherford, “Field Emission Performance of Carbon Nanotube Emitters Fabricated with Varying Geometries,” 2024 Joint International Vacuum Electronics Conference and International Vacuum Electron Sources Conference (IVEC + IVESC), Monterey, CA (2024)
  • Charlie T. Veal, Marshall B. Lindsay, Andy G. Varner, Scott D. Kovaleski, Derek T. Anderson, Stanton R. Price, Steven R. Price, “Generalized comparison assessment of unstructured data using foundation model features,” SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, National Harbor, MD (2024)
  • Andy G. Varner, Scott D. Kovaleski, Charlie T. Veal, Marshall B. Lindsay, Junyoung Shin, Derek T. Anderson, Stanton R. Price, Steven R. Price, “Time-series neural networks to predict electromagnetic wave propagation,” SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, National Harbor, MD (2024)
  • Marshall B. Lindsay, Scott D. Kovaleski, Andy G. Varner, Charlie T. Veal, Derek T. Anderson, Stanton R. Price, Steven R. Price, “Addressing multi-scale challenges in metasurface design with differentiable far-field propagation,” SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, National Harbor, MD (2024)
  • Marshall B. Lindsay, Scott D. Kovaleski, Andy G. Varner, Charlie T. Veal, Derek T. Anderson, Stanton R. Price, Steven R. Price, “Cooperative optimization of neural-network-based diffraction simulations and benchtop spatial light modulators,” SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, National Harbor, MD (2024)
  • Marshall B. Lindsay, Andy G. Varner, Charlie Veal, Scott D. Kovaleski, Derek T. Anderson, Stanton R. Price, “Multi-scale inverse design of optical metasurfaces using physics informed neural networks,” IEEE Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Santa Clara, CA (2023)
  • Marshall B. Lindsay, Andy G. Varner, Charlie Veal, Scott D. Kovaleski, Derek T. Anderson, Stanton R. Price, “Exploring Physics Informed Neural Network Training Parameters through Near-infrared Lens Design,” SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, Orlando, FL (2023)
  • Andy G. Varner, Scott D. Kovaleski, Marshall B. Lindsay, Derek T. Anderson, Charlie Veal, Stanton R. Price, Steven R. Price, “Mapping Meta-atoms to Near Field Response for Inverse Design of Optical Metasurfaces,” SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, Orlando, FL (2023)
  • Charlie Veal, Marshall Lindsay, Scott Kovaleski, Derek Anderson and Stanton Price, “Neural Metric Learning using Contrastive Anchors to Enforce Feature Separability,” IEEE Symposium Series on
  • Computational Intelligence, Orlando, FL (2021)
  • Charlie Veal, Marshall Lindsay, Scott Kovaleski, Derek Anderson, Stanton Price, “A Comparison of Evolutionary and Neural Attention Modeling Relative to Adversarial Learning,”
  • IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation (2021)
  • Marshall Lindsay; Charlie Veal; Scott D. Kovaleski; Derek T. Anderson; Stanton R. Price, “Artificial intelligence supported material design for tailored image transformations,” Proc. SPIE 11406, Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XXXI, 114060A (23 April 2020)
  • Charlie Veal, Marshall Lindsay, Scott D. Kovaleski, Derek T. Anderson and Stanton R. Price, “Evolutionary Algorithm Driven Explainable Adversarial Artificial Intelligence,” 2020 IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence, Canberra Australia (2020)
  • Nuerzati Resuli, Marjorie Skubic, Scott Kovaleski, “Learning Room Structure and Activity Patterns Using RF Sensing for In-Home Monitoring of Older Adults” 2020 IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine (BIBM), (2020).
  • Isaac A. Zachary, S.D. Kovaleski, Peter Norgard, “Improving Contrast and Resolution in Plant Root Imaging,” ANS Winter Meeting and Nuclear Technology Expo, Las Vegas, NV (2016)
  • P. Norgard, S.D. Kovaleski, “A Cost-Effective Rise-Time Calibration Pulse Generator Using a BJT in Second-Breakdown Mode,” IEEE Pulsed Power Conference, Austin, TX (2015)
  • P. Norgard, S.D. Kovaleski, “A Piezoelectric Transformer-Driven
High Voltage DC Power Source,” IEEE Pulsed Power Conference, Austin, TX (2015)
  • J.A. VanGordon, S.D. Kovaleski, B.B. Gall, P. Norgard, E. A. Baxter, J. W. Kwon, G.E. Dale, “Characterization of High-Voltage Lithium Niobate Piezoelectric Transformers,” IEEE International Power Modulator and High Voltage Conference, Denver, CO (2014)
  • E.A. Baxter, S.D. Kovaleski, B.B. Gall, J.A. VanGordon, P. Norgard, G.E. Dale, “Comparison of Piezoelectric Transformer Neutron Generators and Existing Technologies,” INMM Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA (2014)
  • E.A. Baxter, S.D. Kovaleski, B.B. Gall, J.A. VanGordon, P. Norgard, K.M. Olson, “Neutron Generating Systems Using Piezoelectric Transformers,” INMM Annual Meeting, Palm Desert, CA (2013)
  • P. Norgard, B.B. Gall, S.D. Kovaleski, “The Efficiency of a Helium-3 Neutron Detector Evaluated Using MCNPX,” IEEE Pulsed Power and Plasma Science Conference, San Francisco, CA (2013)
  • B.B. Gall, S. D. Kovaleski, J.A. VanGordon, P. Norgard, E.A. Baxter, B.H. Kim, J.W. Kwon, “High Voltage Piezoelectric System for Generating Neutrons,” IEEE Pulsed Power and Plasma Science Conference, San Francisco, CA (2013)
  • E.A. Baxter, S.D. Kovaleski, B.B. Gall, J.A. VanGordon, P. Norgard, K.M. Olson, G.E. Dale, “Deuterium Ion Extraction and Neutron Production from a Piezoelectric Transformer Plasma Source,” IEEE Pulsed Power and Plasma Science Conference, San Francisco, CA (2013)
  • J.A. VanGordon, S.D. Kovaleski, P. Norgard, B.H. Kim, J.W. Kwon, G. E. Dale, “Effects of Electron Beam Loading on an Operating Piezoelectric Transformer,” IEEE Pulsed Power and Plasma Science Conference, San Francisco, CA (2013)
  • P. Norgard, S. Kovaleski, G. Dale, “A Laser Diagnostic for Detecting Internal Electric Field and Mechanical Strain in a Resonant Piezoelectric Transformer,” IEEE International Power Modulator and High Voltage Conference, San Diego, CA (2012)
  • James VanGordon, Brady Gall, Peter Norgard, Scott Kovaleski, Emily Baxter, Baek Kim, Jae Kwon, Gregory Dale, “Effects of Capacitive Versus Resistive Loading on High Transformation Ratio Piezoelectric Transformers for Modular Design Considerations,” IEEE International Power Modulator and High Voltage Conference, San Diego, CA (2012)
  • David Rice, Scott Kovaleski, John Gahl, “Shock Compression of Gas-Impregnated Solids,” IEEE International Power Modulator and High Voltage Conference, San Diego, CA (2012)
  • Peter Norgard, Scott Kovaleski, James VanGordon, Emily Baxter, Brady Gall, Jae Kwon, Baek Kim, “A Piezoelectrically Driven Ion Diode Neutron Source for Active Interrogation,” IEEE International Power Modulator and High Voltage Conference, San Diego, CA (2012)
  • J.A. VanGordon, B.B. Gall, S.D. Kovaleski, E.A. Baxter, B.H. Kim, J.W. Kwon, G.E. Dale, “Electrical Analysis of Piezoelectric Transformers and Associated High-Voltage Output Circuits,” IEEE Pulsed Power Conference, Chicago, IL (2011)
  • D.A. Rice, S.D. Kovaleski, J.M. Gahl, “Design of Electromagnetic and Electrothermal Launch Test Stands,” IEEE Pulsed Power Conference, Chicago, IL (2011)
  • E.A. Baxter, S.D. Kovaleski, B.B. Gall, J.A. VanGordon, B.T. Hutsel, J.W. Kwon, R. Almeida, “Ion Source Development and Characterization,” 51st Institute for Nuclear Materials Management Meeting, Baltimore, MD, July (2010).
  • J.A. VanGordon, B.B. Gall, S.D. Kovaleski, E.A. Baxter, R. Almeida, J.W. Kwon, “High Voltage Production from Shaped Piezoelectric Transformers and Piezoelectric Transformer Based Circuits,” IEEE International Power Modulator and High Voltage Conference, Atlanta, GA, May 23 – 27 (2010).
  • J.A. VanGordon, S.D. Kovaleski, G.E. Dale, “Determination of Modeling Parameters for Power IGBTs Under Pulsed Power Conditions,” IEEE International Power Modulator and High Voltage Conference, Atlanta, GA, May 23 – 27 (2010).
  • E.C. Becker, S.D. Kovaleski, J.M. Gahl, “Optimization of S-Band High Power Microwave Radiation from a Compact Conical Horn Antenna,” IEEE International Power Modulator and High Voltage Conference, Atlanta, GA, May 23 – 27 (2010).
  • S.D. Kovaleski, A. Benwell, E. Baxter, B.T. Hutsel, T. Wacharasindhu and J.W. Kwon, “Ultra-compact piezoelectric transformer charged particle acceleration,” Power MEMS Conference, Washington, DC, December 2009.
  • B. T. Hutsel, S. D. Kovaleski, C. Kluever, “Propellant loading effects on ferroelectric plasma thruster performance and possible applications,” International Electric Propulsion Conference, Ann Arbor, MI, September 2009.
  • E. Baxter, S. Kovaleski, A. Benwell, “An Ion Emission Source for Portable Active Interrogation,” Institute of Nuclear Materials Management Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, July 2009
  • E. Baxter, S. Kovaleski, A. Benwell, J. Kwon, T. Wacharasindhu, J. Gahl, “An Ion Emission Source for Portable Active Interrogation,”Institute for Nuclear Materials Management 50th Annual Meeting, Tucson, AZ, July 2009.
  • J. A. VanGordon, S. D. Kovaleski, G. E. Dale, “Characterization of Power IGBTs Under Pulsed Power Conditions,” IEEE Pulsed Power Conference, Washington, DC, June 2009.
  • E. C. Becker, S. D. Kovaleski, J. M. Gahl, “High Power S-Band Microwave Radiation from Small Body Waveguides,” IEEE Pulsed Power Conference, Washington, DC, June 2009.
  • B. T. Hutsel, S. D. Kovaleski, J. W. Kwon, “Isolated Power Supply for Self-Neutralization Tests of a Ferroelectric Plasma Thruster,”IEEE Pulsed Power Conference, Washington, DC, June 2009.
  • A. Benwell, S. D. Kovaleski, J. W. Kwon, T. Wacharasindhu, E. Baxter, “Flashover Prevention of High Voltage Piezoelectric Transformers,”IEEE Pulsed Power Conference, Washington, DC, June 2009.
  • S. Kovaleski, M. Kemp, “Thrust and Specific Impulse Measurements of the Ferroelectric Plasma Thruster,” Paper No. AIAA-2008-5202, 44th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Hartford, CT, July 2008.
  • A. Benwell, S. Kovaleski, M. Kemp, “A High Voltage Piezoelectric Transformer for Active Interrogation,” Institute for Nuclear Materials Management 49th Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN, July 2008. Winner of the J.D. Williams Student Paper Award for 2008. Published in the Journal of Nuclear Materials Management.
  • A. Benwell, S. Kovaleski, M. Kemp, “A Resonantly Driven Piezoelectric Transformer for High Voltage Generation,” 28th Power Modulator Symposium and 2008 High Voltage Workshop, Las Vegas, NV, May 2008.
  • J. VanGordon, S. Kovaleski, G. Dale, “Characterization of Power IGBTs to Create a Spice Model for Pulsed Power Applications,” 28th Power Modulator Symposium and 2008 High Voltage Workshop, Las Vegas, NV, May 2008.
  • B. Hutsel, S. Kovaleski, D. Sullivan, J. Gahl, “Effects of Laser Triggering Parameters on Runtime and Jitter of a Gas Switch,” 28th Power Modulator Symposium and 2008 High Voltage Workshop, Las Vegas, NV, May 2008.
  • D. Sullivan, S. Kovaleski, B. Hutsel, J. Gahl, “Development of a 200-kV Test Stand and Experimental Study of Optical Triggering Methods of LTD Switches,” 28th Power Modulator Symposium and 2008 High Voltage Workshop, Las Vegas, NV, May 2008.
  • W. Zeier, S. Kovaleski, K. McDonald, “Photoelectric Stimulated Emission from Thin Film Optically Enhanced Nano-Forest Cathodes,” 28th Power Modulator Symposium and 2008 High Voltage Workshop, Las Vegas, NV, May 2008.
  • M. Kemp, S.D. Kovaleski, “Thrust and Particle Emission Measurments in a Ferroelectric Plasma Thruster,” Paper No. AIAA-2007-5249, 43nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Cincinnati, OH, July 2007.
  • B. Hutsel, D. Sullivan, A. Benwell, J. VanGordon, S. Kovaleski, J. Gahl, “Characterization of Runtime and Jitter on a Laser Triggered Spark Gap Switch,” 16th International Pulsed Power Conference and 34th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science combined into Pulsed Power Plasma Science, Albuquerque, NM, June 2007. Extended and published in a special issue of the Transactions on Plasma Science, accepted paper no. 1 above.
  • M. Kemp, S.D. Kovaleski, “Plasma Measurements of a Radio Frequency Driven Ferroelectric Plasma Thruster for Microspacecraft Propulsion,” Paper No. AIAA-2006-4493, 42nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Sacramento, CA, July 2006.
  • K. O’Connor, R. Curry, S. Kovaleski, “ Analysis of Plasma Antenna Options for Explosively-Driven Microwave Generators and Outline of Plasma Antenna Design,” 27th Power Modulator Symposium and 2006 High Voltage Workshop, Washington, D.C., May 2006.
  • A. Benwell, S.D. Kovaleski, J. Gahl, R. Curry, C. Yeckel, J.D. Swarts, “Investigation of Dielectric Flashover in an SF6 Filled Laser Triggered Gas Switch,” 27th Power Modulator Symposium and 2006 High Voltage Workshop, Washington, D.C., May 2006.
  • A. Benwell, S.D. Kovaleski, J. Gahl, “Dielectric Flashover Testing Results and Their Application to a Study of Magnetic Flashover Inhibition,” 27th Power Modulator Symposium and 2006 High Voltage Workshop, Washington, D.C., May 2006. Extended and published in Review of Scientific Instruments, published paper no. 1 above.
  • E. Worts, S.D. Kovaleski, “Theoretical Investigation of a UV Laser Triggered Spark Gap,” 15th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference, Monterey, CA, June 2005.
  • A. Benwell, S.D. Kovaleski, J. Gahl, M. Kemp, K. LeChien, “Insulator Breakdown Tests Preceding a Study on Magnetic Flashover Insulation,” 15th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference, Monterey, CA, June 2005.
  • M.A. Kemp, R.D. Curry, S.D. Kovaleski, K.W. Struve, “Experimental Study of the Multichanneling, 3 MV Rimfire Gas Switch in the Self Breakdown Mode,” 15th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference, Monterey, CA, June 2005.
  • M.A. Kemp, R.D. Curry, S.D. Kovaleski, “Utilization of an Iterative Curve Fitting Technique for Determination of Switch Circuit Parameters,” 15th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference, Monterey, CA, June 2005.
  • Kovaleski, S.D., “Ferroelectric Emission Cathodes for Low-Power Electric Propulsion,” 38th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Paper No. AIAA 2002-4242, Indianapolis, IN, 2002.
  • Kovaleski, S.D., “Life Model of Hollow Cathodes Using a Barium Calcium Aluminate Impregnated Tungsten Emitter,” 27th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Paper No. IEPC-01-276, Pasadena, CA, 2001.
  • Kovaleski, S.D., M.J. Patterson, G.C. Soulas, T.R. Sarver-Verhey, “A Review of Testing of Hollow Cathodes for The International Space Station Plasma Contactor,” 27th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Paper No. IEPC-01-271, Pasadena, CA, 2001.
  • Kovaleski, S.D., M.J. Patterson, G.C. Soulas, “Correlation of Hollow Cathode Assembly and Plasma Contactor Data from Ground Testing and In-Space Operation on the International Space Station,” 27th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Paper No. IEPC-01-252, Pasadena, CA, 2001.
  • Sovey, J.S., S.D. Kovaleski, “Preliminary Results of Field Emission Cathode Tests,” 27th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Paper No. IEPC-01-280, Pasadena, CA, 2001.

Invited International Conference Presentations

  • Jacob Williams, S.D. Kovaleski, Enbo Yang, “Study of Cockcroft-Walton Multipliers Driven by AC Sources with Limited Current,” IEEE Pulsed Power and Plasma Science Conference, Orlando, FL, June 2019.
  • S.D. Kovaleski, “Smart Material Based Radiation Sources,” 67th American Physical Society Gaseous Electronics Conference, Raleigh, NC, November 2014.
  • M.A. Kemp, S.D. Kovaleski, “Optimization of the Ferroelectric Plasma Thruster for Microspacecraft Propulsion,” 16th International Pulsed Power Conference and 34th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science combined into Pulsed Power Plasma Science, Albuquerque, NM, June 2007.

International Conference Presentations

  • Junyoung Shin, Scott Kovaleski, Matthew Maschmann, Marshall Lindsay, Charlie Veal, Andy Varner, Connor Gunter, Derek Anderson, “Artificial Intelligence-Driven Prediction for Efficient CNT Growth Simulation” Materials Research Society Fall Meeting and Exhibit, Boston, MA (2024)
  • Elizabeth Bellott, Matt Maschmann, Connor Gunter, Scott Kovaleski, Brandon Weatherford, “Carbon Nanotube Forest Cold Cathodes for Field Emission in High Power Radiofrequency Sources,” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, New Orleans, LA, 2023
  • Connor Gunter, S. D. Kovaleski, Elizabeth Bellott, Matthew Maschmann, Brandon Weatherford, “Characterizing the Field Emission Properties of Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotube Cathodes for RF Sources,” IEEE Conference on Plasma Science, Santa Fe, NM, May 2023
  • C. Gunter, E. Yang, J. Williams, S. Kovaleski, E. Bellott, M. Maschmann, B. Weatherford, “Test stand design and initial results of carbon nanotube cathodes for RF sources,” IEEE Conference on Plasma Science, Seattle, WA, May 2022
  • Maxwell Fazekas, S.D. Kovaleski, “A Means of Producing Precisely Delayed High Peak Power Optical Pulses with Low Jitter,” IEEE Pulsed Power and Plasma Science Conference, Orlando, FL, June 2019.
  • Enbo Yang, S.D. Kovaleski, Jacob Williams, “CNT Field Emission Cathodes Evaluated for a Portable X-Ray Generator for Root Imaging,” IEEE Pulsed Power and Plasma Science Conference, Orlando, FL, June 2019.
  • Jacob A. Williams, S.D. Kovaleski, Vijaya Somu, “Compact Piezoelectric Transformer X-ray Source Power Supply,” IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Denver, CO (2018)
  • Scott D. Kovaleski, Peter Norgard, “Spectroscopic Measurement of a Piezoelectric Transformer Driven Atmospheric Pressure Plasma,” IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Atlantic City, NJ (2017)
  • Abraham Dirnberger, Scott D. Kovaleski, Peter Norgard, Selma Mededovic Thagard, Joshua Franclemont, “The Effects of Electrical Conductivity on In-Liquid Plasma Streamers,” IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Banff, Alberta, Canada (2016)
  • P. Norgard, S.D. Kovaleski, “Nonequilibrium High Pressure Helium Plasma Produced by a Piezoelectric Transformer,” IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Banff, Alberta, Canada (2016)
  • E.A. Baxter, S.D. Kovaleski, P. Norgard, “Electrostatic Probe Measurement of the Piezoelectric Transformer Plasma Source,” IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Antalya, Turkey (2015).
  • A. Dirnberger, S.D. Kovaleski, P. Norgard, S. Mededovic Thagard, J. Franclemont, “Imaging Studies of Plasma Streamers in Liquids for the Production of Hydrogen-Rich Gas,” IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Antalya, Turkey (2015).
  • B.B. Gall, S.D. Kovaleski, P. Norgard, J.A. VanGordon, J.W. Kwon, “Piezoelectric System for the Generation of Energetic Particles,” 41st IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Washington, DC (2014).
  • B.B. Gall, S.D. Kovaleski, P. Norgard, J.A. VanGordon, J.W. Kwon, “Amplitude- and Frequency-Modulated Piezoelectric Transformer for Charged Particle Beam Acceleration,” 41st IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Washington, DC (2014).
  • J.A. VanGordon, P. Norgard, B.B. Gall, S.D. Kovaleski, G.E. Dale, “Measurement of Internal Stress and Electric Field in a Resonant Piezoelectric Transformer Using the Electro-optic and Photoelastic Effects,” IEEE Pulsed Power and Plasma Science Conference, San Francisco, CA (2013)
  • K.M. Olson, S.D. Kovaleski, E.A. Baxter, B.T. Hutsel, “Effects of Aperture Diameter and Gas Flow Rate on a Piezoelectric Transformer Plasma Propulsion System,” 39th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Edinburgh, Scotland (2012).
  • B.B. Gall, S.D. Kovaleski, J.A. VanGordon, P. Norgard, “Compact Electron Beam Accelerator Driven by a High Voltage Piezoelectric Transformer,” 39th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Edinburgh, Scotland (2012).
  • B.B. Gall, S.D. Kovaleski, P. Norgard, J.A. VanGordon, E.A. Baxter, “Compact Neutron Generator Driven with a High-Voltage Piezoelectric Transformer,” 39th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Edinburgh, Scotland (2012).
  • E.A. Baxter, S.D. Kovaleski, K.M. Olson, B.T. Hutsel, P. Norgard, B.H. Kim, J.W. Kwon, “Design and Characterization of an Ion Source for Neutron Production,” 39th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Edinburgh, Scotland (2012).
  • B.T. Hutsel, S.D. Kovaleski, J.W. Kwon, “Plasma Characteristics of the Ferroelectric Plasma Thruster,” 38th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Chicago, IL, June (2011).
  • E.A. Baxter, S.D. Kovaleski, B.H. Kim, J.W. Kwon, “Ion Source Characterization and Testing,” 38th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Chicago, IL, June (2011).
  • B.B. Gall, J.A. VanGordon, S.D. Kovaleski, E.A. Baxter, B.H. Kim, J.W. Kwon, “Electron Gun Design for High Voltage Piezoelectric Accelerators,” 38th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Chicago, IL, June (2011).
  • B.T. Hutsel, S.D. Kovaleski, R. Almedia, J.W. Kwon, “Plasma Formation in the Ferroelectric Plasma Thruster,” 3. 37th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Norfolk, VA, June 20-24 (2010).
  • E.A. Baxter, B.B. Gall, S.D. Kovaleski, “Characterization of Compact Ion Sources,” 3. 37th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Norfolk, VA, June 20-24 (2010).
  • A.D. Hughs, S.D. Kovaleski, “Modeling of Pseudospark Pulsed Plasma X-ray Generation for Portable Medical Devices,” 37th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Norfolk, VA, June 20-24 (2010).
  • E.A. Baxter, S.D. Kovaleski, A. Benwell, B.B. Gall, T. Wacharasindhu, J.W. Kwon, “Study of Ion Field Desorption for Compact Piezoelectric Ion Accelerators,” 36th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, San Diego, CA, May 31-June 5 (2009)
  • B. T. Hutsel, D. L. Sullivan, S. D. Kovaleski, and J. M. Gahl, “TRIGGERING JITTER OF A GAS SWITCH AT HIGH VOLTAGE AND LOW LASER ENERGY,” 36th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, San Diego, CA, May 31-June 5 (2009)
  • B. T. Hutsel, S. D. Kovaleski, “FERROELECTRIC PLASMA THRUSTER OPERATION UNDER DIFFERENT PIEZOELECTRIC RESONANCE MODES,” 36th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, San Diego, CA, May 31-June 5 (2009)
  • E.A. Baxter, S.D. Kovaleski, A. Benwell, “Development of Field Ion Desorption Structures for Piezoelectric-Based Neutron Generators,” American Nuclear Society Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA June 14-18 (2009)
  • A. Benwell, S. Kovaleski, J. Gahl, “Flashover of a coaxial insulator with anode and cathode triple point electric field reduction,” 16th International Pulsed Power Conference and 34th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science combined into Pulsed Power Plasma Science, Albuquerque, NM, June 2007.
  • M. A. Kemp, S.D. Kovaleski, “Effect of Piezoelectric Resonance in a Ferroelectric Plasma Source,” 16th International Pulsed Power Conference and 34th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science combined into Pulsed Power Plasma Science, Albuquerque, NM, June 2007.
  • A. Benwell, J. Vangordon, D. Sullivan, B. Hutsel, S. Kovaleski, J Gahl, “A 2.8 MV, 600 kA pulsed power driver constructed at the University of Missouri-Columbia,” 16th International Pulsed Power Conference and 34th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science combined into Pulsed Power Plasma Science, Albuquerque, NM, June 2007.
  • D. L. Sullivan, M.A. Kemp, S.D. Kovaleski, “Characterization of a Ferroelectric Plasma Source Operated at Atmospheric Pressure,” 16th International Pulsed Power Conference and 34th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science combined into Pulsed Power Plasma Science, Albuquerque, NM, June 2007.
  • M.A. Kemp, S.D. Kovaleski, “Swarm Optimization of Pulsed Power Circuit Models,” 16th International Pulsed Power Conference and 34th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science combined into Pulsed Power Plasma Science, Albuquerque, NM, June 2007.
  • D. Swarts, S.D. Kovaleski, C. Yeckel, R.D. Curry, J.Gahl, B. Hutsel, A. Benwell, “UV Characterization of an SF6 Filled Laser Triggered Gas Switch,” 48 th APS Division of Plasma Physics Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, October 2006.
  • A. Benwell, S. Kovaleski, “Dielectric Flashover Testing Resultys and Application to a Study on Magnetic Flashover Inhibition,” 48 th APS Division of Plasma Physics Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, October 2006.
  • M.A. Kemp, S.D. Kovaleski, “Plasma and Thruster Characteristics of a Ferroelectric Plasma Thruster,” 48 th APS Division of Plasma Physics Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, October 2006.
  • S.D. Kovaleski, D. Sullivan, M.A. Kemp, “An RF Driven, Ferroelectric, Atmospheric-Pressure Plasma Source,” 48 th APS Division of Plasma Physics Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, October 2006.
  • M.A. Kemp, S.D. Kovaleski, “A Study of Particle Emission from a Radio Frequency Driven Ferroelectric Plasma Thruster,” 33rd IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Traverse City, MI, June 2006.
  • S.D. Kovaleski, A. Benwell, J. Gahl, R. Curry, C. Yeckel, J.D. Swarts, “Investigation of Causes Leading to Dielectric Flashover in a Laser Triggered Gas Switch,” 33rd IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Traverse City, MI, June 2006.
  • M.A. Kemp, S.D. Kovaleski, E.V. Steinfelds, S.K. Loyalka, M.A. Prelas, “Secondary Electron Emission Measurements for 3-20 um Aluminum Foils Using a 70 keV, DC Electron Beam,” 33rd IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Traverse City, MI, June 2006.
  • S.D. Kovaleski, “Calculation of the Ion Extraction Boundary of a Plasma Ion Source,” poster presentation, 47th APS Division of Plasma Physics Meeting, Denver, CO, November 2005.
  • E. Worts, S.D. Kovaleski, “Theoretical Investigation of a UV, Laser Triggered Spark Gap,” poster presentation, 46th APS Division of Plasma Physics Meeting, Savannah, GA, November 2004.
  • A. Benwell, S.D. Kovaleski, J. Gahl, “Magnetic Flashover Inhibition Testing of High Power Vacuum-Insulator Interfaces,” poster presentation, 46th APS Division of Plasma Physics Meeting, Savannah, GA, November 2004.
  • Kovaleski, S.D., “Ferroelectric Plasma Thruster for Micro-propulsion Applications,” poster presentation, 31st IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Baltimore, MD, July 2004.
  • Kovaleski, S.D., “Evaluation of the Low Power Operation of Ferroelectric Emission Cathodes for Electric Propulsion,” poster presentation, 29th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, Banff, Alberta, Canada, 2002.
  • Kovaleski, S.D., “Lifetime Modeling of Xenon Hollow Cathodes Used in Electric Propulsion,” oral presentation, APS Gaseous Electronics Conference, University Park, PA, 2001.
  • Kovaleski, S.D., “Ferroelectric Emission Cathodes for Space Applications,” oral presentation, APS Gaseous Electronics Conference, University Park, PA, 2001.