Core Capabilities

Electromagnetics & Optics:

Leveraging the latest computational electromagnetics and additive manufacturing tools to develop innovative photonic crystal, plasmonic, and metamaterial technologies.

Chemistry:

Developing novel high- and low-adhesion coatings (e.g., microfluidics, membranes, medical devices) and chemical synthesis of small molecules and polymers.

Design

Custom design and analysis of photonic crystal and metamaterial technologies.

Fabrication

Micro- and nano-fabrication of photonic structures.

Simulations

Simulations for electromagnetic survivability/ compatibility.

Compounds & Materials

Design, synthesis, and evaluation of organic compounds and polymeric materials.

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Modified Materials

Design, synthesis, and evaluation of modified materials for surface chemistry.

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Meet The Team

Javier J. Pazos, PhD, is the Founder and CTO of Heroica Technologies, LLC, working on research and development of photonics and optical devices that leverage the latest developments in computational electromagnetics (CEM) and additive manufacturing. Javier previously served as the CEM lead at SpaceX, working on the design and analysis of launch assets for lightning and space charging certification. Javier has also served as CEM engineer for Intel Corporation and Electro Magnetic Applications, Inc., a developer of time-domain software.

Javier J. Pazos, PhD.

Founder and President

Stephanie Pazos, PhD.

Co-Founder and Staff Scientist

Stephanie Pazos, PhD, is Chief Scientist and Co-Owner of Heroica Technologies, LLC. She has experience leading research on design, synthesis, testing, and applications of new materials, polymers, and coatings.

Laura Leal is a Research Scientist at Heroica Technologies, LLC, contributing to research and development across multiple projects, including electromagnetic simulations and machine-learning optimization. Laura earned her Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering in 2024 and her Master of Science in Electrical Engineering in 2026, both from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV).

Laura A. Leal

Research Scientist

Meet The Team

Stephanie Pazos, PhD.

Staff Scientist

Laura Leal

Research Scientist

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