Steven Biegalski

Steven Biegalski is the Chair of the Nuclear and Radiological Engineering and Medical Physics Program at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Previously, he served as faculty and Reactor Director at The University of Texas at Austin for 15 years. He holds degrees from the University of Maryland (B.S., 1991), University of Florida (M.E., 1992), and University of Illinois (Ph.D., 1996). His expertise spans nuclear analytical methods, isotope production, nuclear forensics, and non-proliferation. Dr. Biegalski has advised 25 Ph.D. students and holds Professional Engineering licenses in Texas and Virginia.

Education:

• Ph.D., Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois, 1996
• M.E., Nuclear Engineering, University of Florida, 1992
• B.S., Nuclear Engineering, University of Maryland, 1991

Research Interests: Dr. Biegalski focuses on nuclear analytical techniques, nuclear forensics, and radiation detection. His work includes developing methods to monitor radionuclide effluents, advancing CTBT verification technologies, and improving reactor safety. He has led international collaborations to enhance nuclear non-proliferation efforts and refine radiation measurement standards.

Publications: His recent work emphasizes noble gas transport, fission product yields, and reactor safety. Key themes include optimizing radioxenon analysis, understanding subsurface gas migration, and advancing neutron irradiation facilities.

Awards:

• University of Texas System Regent’s Outstanding Teaching Award (2013)
• Chevron Centennial Fellowship in Engineering (2008)
• American Nuclear Society Best Paper Award (1994)

Advising & Grants: Advisor to 25 Ph.D. graduates. Active in securing grants for nuclear forensics and reactor technology development. Involved in the Nuclear Criticality Safety Training and Pipeline Program.

Labs/Teams: Leads research in radiation detection and nuclear non-proliferation at Georgia Tech’s Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Program. Collaborates with institutions globally on reactor safety and nuclear materials analysis.