Costas Charalambos Christofi

Education

Graduate of the A Gymnasio/Sciences, Paphos, Cyprus, 1972;

Served in the Cypriot National Guard as a Sub-Lieutenant 1972-1975;

Ph. D. Penn State University, University Park/State College, PA 1986-1989

Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Acoustics

Dissertation: Acoustic Modeling & Analysis of Enclosed Cavities using Structural-Acoustical Experimental Models.

M. S. Penn State University, University Park/State College, PA 1984-1986 Mechanical Engineering

B. S. Penn State University, University Park/State College, PA 1981-1984 Mechanical Engineering with Distinction

Career

Owner - CNVH SOLUTIONS LLC 2016-2022, Houston, TX;

Halliburton Acoustic Test Facilities 2012-2015,Houston, TX;

Barrios Technology (NASA-JSC Contractor) 2009-2012, Houston, TX;

Knighthawk Lab & Field Services 2008–2009, Houston, TX;

Trane/Ingersoll Rand Systems 2002– 2008Tyler, TX;

Bosch Automation Technology 1995-2001, Racine, WI;

Onan Corporation 1992-1995, Fridley, MN;

Allied Signal Automotive Tech Center 1989-1992, Troy, MI.

Achievements

•  Established, staffed, safely and successfully managed Halliburton’s one-of-a-kind $17 million Vibro-Acoustic Test Facilities (ATF) with diverse test areas. Managed ATF’s completion, hired all ATF staff, managed contractors’ bids and schedules, and provided all test support for multiple projects.
  
   Spearheaded the re-activation of the Structural Dynamics, Experimental Modal Analysis, and Vibro-Acoustic Labs at NASA-JSC. Served as a Test Director and Senior technical expert of the Vibro-Acoustic Test Facility (VATF) conducting high sound power level tests, Sound Transmission Loss, and Modal Analysis projects, to support ISS, Space Shuttle,Orion, and other space programs.
  
   Experience with NASA-JSC human-rated and spaceflight hardware structural, vibro-acoustic, and shock qualification and verification testing and certification process; Familiar with NASA flight and test operations and procedures.
  
   Designed and built Vibro-Acoustics R&D and Test facilities for different industry sectors.
  
   Participated in technology, engineering, product design and development and product life cycle reviews. Assisted with critical phases and resolved vibro-acoustic issues to meet product development lifecycle stages.
  
   Conducted interviews and hired R&D and Testing staff. Managed teams, budgets, schedules and priorities, and delegated activities to meet customer requirements and deadlines. Set team and facilities goals and prioritized schedules to meet company objectives. Established Lab test processes and procedures, test schedules, and published technical reports.

Works

• Other Work

  • Owner - CNVH SOLUTIONS LLC 2016-2022, Houston, TX; Halliburton Acoustic Test Facilities 2012-2015,Houston, TX; Barrios Technology (NASA-JSC Contractor) 2009-2012, Houston, TX; Knighthawk Lab & Field Services 2008–2009, Houston, TX; Trane/Ingersoll Rand Systems 2002– 2008Tyler, TX; Bosch Automation Technology 1995-2001, Racine, WI; Onan Corporation 1992-1995, Fridley, MN; Allied Signal Automotive Tech Center 1989-1992, Troy, MI.

  • Over 25 years of experience in engineering establishing and leading world-class Structural Dynamics, Acoustics and Vibration R&D and Test facilities. Led and managed diverse-discipline staff, capital and expense budgets. Experienced with designing, developing, qualifying and deploying products in Space Exploration, Oil & Gas, Automotive, Power Generation, and HVAC sectors.

Politics

PUBLICATIONS:

 “Neonatal Transport Incubator: Vibration Identification, Ranking, and Attenuation – A novel approach to patient-tray stabilization,” Wayne Sallee, Anthony Bentley BSN RN, David Walding, Costas Christofi, Journal of Clinical Engineering,

JCE-D-16-00012.

 "Modeling and Simulation of a Hydraulic Variable Displacement Vane Pump,” C. Christofi, K. Stepper, Proceedings of the 48th National Conference on Fluid Power, Chicago, IL, April 4 – 6, 2000.

 "An International Asset Pricing Model with Stochastic Consumption and Investment Opportunities," A. Christofi, P. Christofi

and C. Christofi, 12th Triennial Conference on Operations Research, Athens, Greece, June 25-29, 1990.

 "An Alternative Test of the Continuous time asset pricing model," A. Christofi, P. Christofi and C. Christofi, Proceedings of the 21st Annual Pittsburgh Conference on Modeling and Simulation, 1990.

 "Profitability Analysis of an Industry through Factor Analysis," P. Christofi, A. Christofi and C. Christofi, Proceedings of the

21st Annual Pittsburgh Conference on Modeling and Simulation, 1990.

 "Acoustic Cavity Characteristics in Relation to Multiple Excitation Sources," C. Christofi and M. W. Trethewey, SAE Noise

and Vibration Conference, 1989. SAE Paper # 891151.

 "Production Function Specification and Interpretation, "P. Christofi, A. Christofi and C. Christofi, Proceedings of the 20th

Annual Pittsburgh Conference on Modeling and Simulation, 1989.

 "Experimental Acoustic Characterization of Cavities with Multiple Sources," C. Christofi and M. Trethewey, Proceedings of NOISE-CON 87, University Park, PA, June 8-10 1987.

 "Source Identification and Acoustic Modeling of Enclosures from Experimental Data," M. W. Trethewey and C. Christofi,

SAE Transactions, SAE Paper # 870972.

Personality

Well structured and well organized professional with a soft heart and very friendly personality. He played tennis, golf, and soccer.

Connections

The middle child of Charalambos and Peraklou Christofi. He had two older brothers and 2 younger sisters.

Brothers:

Andreas Christofi

Brother:

Petros Christofi

Sister:

Eleni Christofi

Sister:

Chrystalla Christofi