Dr. Alvin L. Smith is a Planetary Protection Engineer working on Mars Sample Return. He provides scientific oversight to several research & development projects to meet stringent engineering requirements for planetary protection, as well as program management for training programs, university outreach, and multidisciplinary collaborations. His contributions have been instrumental in planning flight implementation for Mars 2020 (Perseverance rover), Europa Clipper, and the Mars Sample Return campaign, to include planning for the Mars Sample Receiving Facility. Alvin joined planetary protection after spending over 20 years as a researcher in high containment laboratories and as a consultant as a biodefense subject matter expert (SME) and focusing on the development of medical countermeasures and biodetection capabilities for HIV, human smallpox, Ebola, and other potential biological weapons. Alvin’s expertise in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats has been leveraged by numerous government agencies including Congress, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, and the intelligence community.
Alvin holds a Doctorate in Medical Microbiology from Howard University and a Bachelor’ of Science in Biology from Talladega College. He is also a certified Project Management Professional.
Jelani A. Smith is an accomplished Electrical Engineer. He bring over two decades of engineering and management experience from both the private and government sectors. His technical expertise spans autonomous vehicle control, navigation, and robotics and has been leveraged by General Motors, Freescale Semiconductor Inc., and government agencies.
Jelani graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Clark Atlanta University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Kettering University with a Masters of Science in Manufacturing Operations.
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