Our History and Milestones

Gamma Pulse began the KillViD® project in 2020 in response to the urgent need for effective air decontamination solutions. Over the years, we have made significant strides in the field of pulsed power technology, culminating in the development of our disruptive and patented air decontamination technology.

2014

Founding of Gamma Pulse

Gamma Pulse was founded by Dr. Carmen Dumitrescu, with a vision to push the boundaries of pulsed power technology and plasma applications.

2016

SPHINX Project started

Launch of SPHINX, a breakthrough in gamma ray interrogation for security applications.

2020

KillViD Project Launched

Launch of the KillViD® project in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021

Prototype Development & Patent

Successful development and testing of the first KillViD® prototype, achieving instant air decontamination. Patent filed for the technology.

2022

Published Research & Comprehensive Testing

Results of KillViD® air decontamination tests published in Volume 12, Issue 10 of Buildings.

Conducted air decontamination tests with INSERM, along with internal VOC, PFOA, and PFAS testing.

2023

KillViD® Presented at CES 2023

Gamma Pulse presented KillViD™ to a global audience at CES 2023, generating significant interest from various industries.

2024

Winner of Grow Global Competition

Gamma Pulse won the Grow Global competition at Vivatech in Paris, and was recognized as one of the Top 100 Deep Tech innovators by Le Point.

Meet Our Team
Core Team
Dr. Carmen Dumitrescu
Dr. Carmen Dumitrescu
Founder & CEO
Holds a PhD in Plasma Physics and has over 40 years of experience conducting advanced plasma research and capability development. Was the executive director of EPRA an organization which conducted early stage plasma capability development for government and industry for over 10 years.
Dr. Peter Choi
Dr. Peter Choi
Inventor & Innovator
A renowned expert in plasma physics and pulsed power, Dr. Choi holds a PhD from Imperial College London and has authored over 300 scientific publications. As the originator of all Gamma Pulse patents, he has been a driving force in shaping our technological innovations, working alongside Dr. Dumitrescu for over three decades.
Jeff Canning
Jeff Canning
Co-CEO & Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
A former US Army Officer, has over the last 20 years led organizations ranging from small highly focused teams to large interdisciplinary organizations of over 500 people.
Alex Mohler
Alex Mohler
Supply Chain Operations Manager
Alex holds a Master's in Tech Entrepreneurship and Management and has worked with early-stage companies in a variety of industries for over five years. Alex develops Gamma Pulse's marketing collateral and is implementing the internal systems needed to support the company's global marketing sales efforts.
Claude Pierson
Claude Pierson
Prototyping Lab manager
Gamma Pulse's subject-matter expert on Pulsed-Powered Plasma, is responsible for the development, prototypes and tests laboratory, with experience in complex electrical and electronic projects.
Francisco Hernández
Francisco Hernández
Research Director
Francisco has a master's degree in physics and specializes in modeling plasmas. Francisco builds experimental plasma reactors developing the initial products which Gamma Pulse uses to build products for specific use cases.
Advisors
Aram Chavez
Aram Chavez
Commercial Advisor
Aram, a former investment banker and venture capitalist, teaches entrepreneurship and business at ASU while helping companies with fundraising and scaling. He co-authored a book and has received multiple teaching awards.
George Bonatsos
George Bonatsos
Commercial Advisor
Extensive experience in international business and marketing and is now an advisor to the board of directors of the Milan branch of the Conflavoro Business Association, and executive director of marketing and public relations.
Jean-Pascal Chirat
Jean-Pascal Chirat
Senior Advisor
A business and marketing graduate, Chirat built his career in industrial production and distribution, including Saint-Gobain. He focuses on air quality and environmental performance, actively participating in several professional organizations.
Nicolas Lescure
Nicolas Lescure
Senior Advisor
An engineer by training, Nicolas has been an active business angel and serial entrepreneur for 15 years. He particularly enjoys helping deeptech startups that have developed disruptive technologies. He is a graduate of CentraleSupelec and Georgia Tech.
Antoine Mallard
Antoine Mallard
Senior Advisor
Antoine has 25+ years of investment and advisory experience, specializing in PE, hedge funds, and AI. He teaches MBA courses and holds a MSc from Ecole des Ponts ParisTech and an MBA.
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