Galvorn—Driving the Multifunctionality Revolution in Advanced Textiles, an AFFOA Member Spotlight Webinar
January 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The next generation of functional fabrics will demand materials that deliver multiple high-performance capabilities at once—without compromise. Galvorn, DexMat’s breakthrough carbon nanotube (CNT) fiber, is engineered to meet that challenge, overcoming the trade-offs that constrain today’s advanced textiles.
Join Dmitri Tsentalovich, PhD, DexMat CTO & Founder, and Sofia Izaguirre, DexMat Application Specialist, for an exclusive deep dive into Galvorn’s unprecedented combination of properties: exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, outstanding electrical conductivity, high thermal stability, and true textile flexibility.
They will share a strategic overview of the multifunctional applications being advanced with our customers and development partners, with particular focus on high-performance systems relevant to the defense sector.
We will also be joined by Tyler Dolmetsch, PhD, Research Assistant Professor at Florida International University and R&D Consultant at Thaero, who will discuss his work on plasma-activated protective fabrics capable of actively neutralizing chemical and biological agents.
Key application highlights:
– Personalized protective systems that mitigate chemical and biological threats.
– Biometric-sensing textiles that double as lightweight, robust conductive pathways for power and data in smart uniforms.
– Superior textile-based heat exchangers for cooling and lightweight power solutions.
– Integrated Protection Systems that combine mechanical defense with electromagnetic shielding, enabling single-layer solutions for EMI shielding fabric in tactical gear.
This session is essential for researchers, engineers, and product developers looking to integrate a truly multi-functional material into next-generation fabric, protection, and system-level designs.
Speakers
Dmitri Tsentalovich, Ph.D.
Cofounder & Chief Technology Officer·DexMat
Sofia Izaguirre
Application Specialist·DexMat
Sofia Izaguirre is an Application Specialist at DexMat, where she plays a pivotal role in connecting the company’s technical advancements with market commercialization. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Houston and has been with DexMat since its early days, contributing to the company’s growth and evolution from multiple technical angles. During her time at DexMat, Sofia advanced into a Materials Engineering role, where she led the development of downstream processing for Galvorn fibers—mastering twisting and braiding techniques and perfecting the production of Galvorn CNT fabrics. In her current role, she leverages her deep technical foundation to drive DexMat’s sales and partnership initiatives. Sofia focuses on identifying and collaborating with strategic partners to accelerate the commercialization and market adoption of Galvorn, helping translate breakthrough materials science into impactful real-world applications.
Tyler Dolmetsch, Ph.D.
Research & Development·Thaero
Dr. Tyler Dolmetsch earned his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Florida International University, specializing in multifunctional materials, nanocomposites, and point-of-need advanced manufacturing systems. His research spans nanotube-reinforced metal and polymer composites, tailorable ceramic and foam architectures, and multifunctional material systems engineered for environmental responsiveness, chemical and biological resistance, and radiation shielding. At FIU’s Cold Spray and Rapid Deposition (ColRAD) Laboratory, Dr. Dolmetsch has led multiple DoD and ARL-supported programs in expeditionary WAAM, cold spray, and laser-wire DED, advancing both materials performance and automated sensing/feedback capabilities for austere-environment manufacturing and repair. He also serves as PI on a current DARPA Phase I effort developing a plasma-activated multifunctional protective fabric capable of actively decontaminating chemical and biological agents, demonstrating expertise in integrating advanced materials, embedded sensing, and functional systems. His combined experience with DoD stakeholders, multifunctional materials, and deployable manufacturing platforms positions him strongly to lead innovations in far-forward, on-demand production of next-generation CBRN sensing devices.
Dr. Dmitri Tsentalovich is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of DexMat, a recognized technical leader dedicated to advancing the scalable and cost-efficient production of carbon nanomaterials. He brings over 15 years of focused experience in carbon nanotube (CNT) processing and conductor manufacturing. Dr. Tsentalovich’s pioneering research defined the crucial structure-property relationships that unlock the exceptional performance of carbon nanotube fibers. He has been instrumental in scaling DexMat’s production capabilities, overseeing the expansion from single filaments to the current capacity of kilometer-long wires delivered to Tier 1 enterprises worldwide. His technical contributions have secured over $5M in non-dilutive grant funding and resulted in over 30 scholarly articles on CNT materials. His impact in the field earned him recognition on the Forbes “30 Under 30” list in the Manufacturing/Industry sector in 2016. Dr. Tsentalovich holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Rice University.