Jeremy A. Roberts

Jeremy A. Roberts is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University, where he has taught and conducted research in computational nuclear engineering since joining in 2013.

Education:

• Ph.D., Nuclear Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014
• M.S., Nuclear Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2009
• B.S., Nuclear Engineering and Applied Mathematics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2009

Leading the Computation and Optimization for Reactor Physics Simulation (CORPS) Group, his research pioneers high-fidelity benchmark experiments for validating next-generation reactor models and develops novel computational algorithms adaptable across diverse computer architectures. This work critically advances nuclear reactor safety analysis and next-generation design methodologies through rigorous simulation frameworks.

Awards:

• Steve Hsu Keystone Research Scholar

Professor Roberts actively mentors four graduate students and serves as Principal Investigator for over $1 million in externally funded research. His CORPS team maintains strong collaborations with national laboratories including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he previously conducted summer research during his academic training.