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• Materials Engineering
• Nuclear Materials
• Corrosion Science
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Darryl P. Butt is a Professor and Dean of the College of Mines and Earth Sciences at the University of Utah, with appointments in Metallurgical Engineering. He holds a PhD in Materials Science from Penn State University (1991) and previously served as Distinguished Professor and Department Chair at Boise State University. His career includes roles at Los Alamos National Laboratory, Ceramatec Inc., and the University of Florida. Research focuses on materials for extreme environments, including nuclear fuels, corrosion-resistant alloys, nanoporous materials, and thermoelectrics. Key areas include: Fluid dynamics in nanoconfined systems Irradiation effects on materials Nuclear non-proliferation technologies Ancient material characterization for cultural heritage CO₂ sequestration materials He leads projects like the multi-institutional grant "Multi-Scale Fluid-Solid Interactions in Architectured and Natural Materials" (2018-2024). Recognitions include: Fellow of the American Ceramic Society Distinguished Professor (Boise State) Richard E. Tressler Award Multiple teaching and research awards

Colin BoxallView profile

Professor

• Nuclear Engineering
• Nuclear Decommissioning
• Actinide Chemistry
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Professor Colin Boxall holds The Lloyd's Register Foundation Chair in Nuclear Engineering and Decommissioning at Lancaster University, where he serves as Head of the LRF Centre for the Safety of Nuclear Energy. He is affiliated with the School of Engineering and leads a significant research group focused on nuclear decommissioning and actinide chemistry. Professor Boxall's primary research interests center on the behavior of actinides throughout the nuclear industrial fuel cycle. His work spans nuclear materials science, spent fuel characterization, actinide chemistry, nuclear decommissioning technologies, and radioactive waste management. He has particular expertise in Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactor (AGR) fuel systems and uranium/plutonium chemistry, with extensive collaboration with the National Nuclear Laboratory, Sellafield, and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent focus on nuclear fuel cycle challenges, with recent work emphasizing spent fuel characterization techniques, actinide separation processes, and nuclear decommissioning methodologies. His research bridges fundamental actinide chemistry with practical nuclear industry applications, addressing critical challenges in the UK's nuclear legacy and future energy programs. Professor Boxall supervises 19 postgraduate research students and leads a research group comprising 1 Lecturer, 3 Postdoctoral Research Associates, and 12 PhD students. His research is supported through multiple consortiums including the EPSRC DISTINCTIVE consortium, the "Next Generation Nuclear" Centre for Doctoral Training, and the EU FP7 SACSESS Consortium. He has presented to the Westminster Energy Forum on Nuclear Power Sustainability (resulting in a mention in the House of Lords) and provided oral evidence to Parliament on the nuclear industry's future. He directs the LRF Centre for the Safety of Nuclear Energy and is actively involved in major initiatives addressing nuclear decommissioning challenges. His laboratory work focuses on nuclear materials characterization, actinide separation processes, and development of nuclear decommissioning technologies with direct relevance to real-world nuclear waste management problems.

• Energy Systems
• Nuclear Energy
• Solar Energy
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Dr. Mark Anderson is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, serving as Associate Chair and Director of the Thermal Hydraulic Laboratory. He also holds an affiliate appointment in Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics and manages the UW–Madison Tantalus facility. His research focuses on thermal-hydraulic performance and advanced energy systems, including supercritical fluids and nuclear reactors. PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1998 MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1996 BS, Engineering, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 1993 His research interests span energy systems, nuclear energy, solar energy, and energy storage and transport. He investigates thermal-hydraulic performance in advanced systems, including supercritical fluids such as CO₂ and water, liquid metals, and molten salts. His work addresses material-related challenges in these systems and their applications in nuclear reactors, solar thermal systems, and fossil power generation. Dr. Anderson has received notable awards, including the 2005 American Nuclear Society Young Investigator Award and participation in the National Academy of Engineering’s Frontiers of Engineering. His research is supported by over 200 publications and five patents. He oversees the Thermal Hydraulic Laboratory and Tantalus facility, advancing heat transfer and energy systems. Collaborations include Idaho National Laboratory and the IAEA on supercritical fluids and nuclear energy projects.

Michael PreussView profile

Professor

• Physical Metallurgy
• Zirconium Alloys
• Nickel-Base Superalloys
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Professor Michael Preuss is Deputy Director of the Materials Performance Centre and the Nuclear Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre at the University of Manchester. He holds a Professorship in Metallurgy and is a member of the ILL Scientific Council. His research focuses on high-temperature materials for nuclear and aeroengine applications, particularly zirconium alloys for nuclear fuel cladding, titanium alloys, and nickel-base superalloys. He uses advanced characterization tools like synchrotron radiation and neutron diffraction. Education: PhD in Physical Metallurgy from Technical University Hamburg-Harburg (Germany), 1999–present at University of Manchester. Research interests include microstructure-mechanical property relationships, corrosion mechanisms, and irradiation effects. He leads the MPC and collaborates with institutions like the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility. Scientific Awards: EPSRC Leadership Fellowship (2010). Projects include the Materials Performance Centre, low-tensile-properties studies in Ti alloys, and hydrogen diffusion in zirconium alloys. Supervises over 60 students across CDTs like M4DE and NEXTGENNuclear. Labs/Teams: Materials Performance Centre, Dalton Nuclear Institute. Key collaborations involve ISIS neutron source and European facilities. Research emphasizes physically based understanding of material behavior through in-situ 3D characterization.

Alexander EggemanView profile

Research Fellow

• Electron Microscopy
• Crystallography
• Nanomaterials
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Dr Alexander Eggeman is a Royal Society Senior Research Fellow in Materials Engineering at the University of Manchester. His expertise lies in electron diffraction techniques for studying atomic structures in nanomaterials, alongside computational methods for diffraction simulation and data analysis. He holds a PhD from Oxford University (2007) and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through advanced materials research. Research focuses on nanocrystal passivation, high-entropy materials, and electrochemical catalysis. Key collaborations include studies on semiconductor nanomaterials and nuclear fuel cladding systems. He has published 47 articles, including work on CdS nanocrystals (2025), high-pressure material stability (2025), and electrochemical ammonia synthesis (2024). Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Oxford University (2007) Awards: Royal Society Senior Research Fellowship Labs/Teams: Advanced Materials research groups at the University of Manchester

• Materials Science
• Nuclear Engineering
• Condensed Matter Physics
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Malek Abunaemeh is an Assistant Professor of Physics at the St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. John's University. His research focuses on advanced materials science and nuclear engineering, particularly ion irradiation effects on polymeric carbon and semiconductor materials. He has contributed to studies on TRISO fuel coatings, high-temperature material behavior, and space observation instrumentation. His research interests include materials for nuclear applications, structural modifications under ion irradiation, and electronic techniques for astrophysical observations. Key projects involve analyzing mechanical and thermal properties of glassy polymeric carbon (GPC) and nanoceramic silicon carbide for reactor safety and space instrumentation. Recent work (2023-2024) explores CCD technologies for astrometric fidelity and mechanical properties of irradiated materials. Earlier studies (2009-2012) addressed diffusion phenomena in ion-irradiated materials and nanoceramic characterization. His publications reflect a consistent focus on bridging materials science with nuclear and aerospace engineering applications. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts. His advising history is not documented here.

Alexandru PascuView profile

Professor

• Laser Processing of Materials
• Laser Cladding
• Welding of Advanced Materials
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Professor Alexandru Pascu is affiliated with the Department of Materials Science and Welding at the University of Brașov's Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering. His research focuses on advanced materials processing techniques, particularly laser cladding, laser welding, and characterization of metallic materials. His work emphasizes developing functional coatings, improving material durability through composite materials, and exploring solar-assisted synthesis methods for nanomaterials. Key research interests include: Laser processing of advanced materials Welding of dissimilar materials Development of corrosion-resistant coatings Functional surface engineering Material characterization using microstructural and mechanical analysis His publications highlight innovations in laser cladding of Ni-based composites, solar synthesis of carbonaceous materials, and biomedical applications of hydroxyapatite coatings. Recent trends in his work address energy-efficient materials processing and sustainable manufacturing techniques. He has contributed to international collaborations on engineering education and industrial applications of laser technologies, reflecting his commitment to bridging academic research with practical industrial solutions.

Elena-Manuela STANCIUView profile

Professor

• Laser Processing
• Laser Welding
• Materials Science
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Elena-Manuela STANCIU is a Professor at the Department of Materials Science and Welding, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Technical University of Brașov. Her research focuses on advanced materials processing techniques such as laser welding, laser cladding, and surface functionalization. She specializes in improving material properties through laser-based methods, particularly in the context of corrosion resistance, wear enhancement, and biomedical applications. Her work includes developing protective coatings for fuel cells, analyzing dissimilar material welding, and enhancing the performance of steels and composites. She has contributed to studies on solar synthesis of carbon materials and the electrochemical behavior of titanium-doped coatings. Her research bridges fundamental materials science with industrial applications, emphasizing practical solutions for manufacturing and energy sectors. Publications highlight her expertise in laser processing, with a focus on nickel-based alloys, titanium additives, and surface engineering. Her articles address topics such as coating durability, microstructural analysis, and the optimization of laser parameters for industrial welding and cladding processes. Despite the extensive list of publications, no academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Stefano LorenziView profile

Professor

• Nuclear Engineering
• Thermal Fluid Dynamics
• Molten Salt Reactors
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Prof. Stefano Lorenzi is a Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of Pavia, specializing in advanced nuclear systems. His core research focuses on thermal-fluid dynamics, molten salt reactors (MSRs), small modular reactors (SMRs), and computational methods for reactor safety and economics. He leads projects like TANDEM and ELSMOR, addressing SMR integration into hybrid energy systems and European licensing frameworks. His work includes multiphysics modeling of MSR fission products, stability analysis of natural circulation loops, and neutronics simulations using OpenFOAM and Monte Carlo methods. Key contributions span reactor dynamics, control systems, and validation of open-source nuclear codes. Prof. Lorenzi's recent studies emphasize SMR economics, safety features of in-core bubbling systems, and hybrid data assimilation for reactor analysis. He collaborates with institutions like LENA (Laboratory of Energy Engineering) and contributes to international projects such as SAMOSAFER and the MYRRHA test facility.

Mark DaymondView profile

Professor

• Nuclear Materials
• Materials Science
• Radiation Effects on Materials
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Mark Daymond is a Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Mechanics of Materials at Queen's University, cross-appointed from the Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department within the Faculty of Engineering & Applied Physics. He also holds the UNENE Research Chair in Nuclear Materials and is affiliated with the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy in the Faculty of Arts & Science. His research focuses on materials in high radiation environments (e.g., nuclear reactors and space applications), with expertise in micro-mechanisms of deformation and advanced particle scattering techniques. Key projects include the Reactor Materials Testing Laboratory (rmtl.engineering.queensu.ca), which explores materials behavior under extreme conditions. Education: PhD (Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, 1997), MA (Natural Sciences, Cambridge, 1996), BA (Natural Sciences, Cambridge, 1992). Professional roles include Visiting Research Professor at The Open University (UK) and Chartered Engineer (UK). Research interests include radiation effects on nuclear materials, hydride formation in zirconium alloys, corrosion mechanisms, and the development of advanced characterization techniques. His work bridges experimental and computational methods, addressing challenges in nuclear energy and materials durability. Key awards include the Canada Research Chair and UNENE Chair, recognizing his leadership in nuclear materials science. His lab's facilities enable in-situ Raman spectroscopy and proton irradiation studies, advancing understanding of material degradation and performance under extreme conditions.

Jake BairView profile

Assistant Professor

• Microstructure Evolution
• Grain Boundaries
• Phase Field Modeling
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Jake Bair is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Oklahoma State University (OSU), affiliated with the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT). His research focuses on microstructure evolution, grain boundary dynamics, and phase field modeling with applications in nuclear materials and additive manufacturing. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology (2016) and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University (2012). Research interests include: Grain boundary migration mechanisms Phase field modeling of solidification and hydride formation EBSD analysis of microstructural changes Mechanical behavior of materials under cryogenic conditions His publications explore topics such as nuclear fuel performance, cryogenic grain growth, uranium carbide solidification, and antithermal grain boundary mobility. Recent work addresses fission gas release in used nuclear fuel and hydrogen embrittlement in zirconium alloys. Awards include recognition for hydrogen design innovation (WHEC 2012) and academic excellence through the Dean’s Merit Scholarship. He is an active member of professional societies including TMS and ASM International.

• Materials Science
• Nuclear Engineering
• Aerospace Applications
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Dr. Qiance "Quincy" Zhang is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Oxford and an Honorary Research Associate at the University of Bristol. His primary role is as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in TRISO, a project funded by the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL). Before joining Oxford in 2024, he worked at the University of Manchester (2022) and the University of Bristol (2023). He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester, focusing on SiCf/SiC composites for nuclear and aerospace applications under supervisors Prof. Ping Xiao and Prof. Philip Withers. Dr. Zhang's educational background includes a BSc, a DPhil (PhD), and an MEng degree. His PhD research at the University of Manchester centered on the fabrication of SiCf/SiC composites for nuclear and aerospace applications, supervised by Prof. Ping Xiao and Prof. Philip Withers. His research interests span multiple areas, including: Materials for nuclear and aerospace applications, particularly TRISO fuel particles, graphite, and claddings. Advanced characterization techniques such as in-situ XCT, synchrotron x-ray, FIB-DIC, and FDTR. He has received numerous awards and recognitions, including: ICACC 2024 Student and Young Professional Grant Award (2024) Fellowship (FHEA) from Advance HE (2023) President's Doctoral Scholar Award Medal, University of Manchester (2022) Chartered Member of IOM3 (MIMMM) (2022) Associate Fellowship (AFHEA) from Advance HE (2021) ICACC Student Speaker Travel Grant Award (2019) Provincial Excellent Master Dissertation Award, Hunan Province (2019) Dr. Zhang's advising and grant activities are not detailed in the provided text. He is affiliated with TRISO research and collaborates with international organizations like the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL).

Edward ObbardView profile

Associate Professor

• Nuclear Engineering
• Materials Science
• Nuclear Safeguards
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Associate Professor Edward Obbard is a nuclear materials engineer at UNSW Sydney, leading the UNSW Nuclear Innovation Centre and coordinating postgraduate nuclear engineering programs. He holds a PhD in materials science (Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2010) and a degree in Mechanical Design from the University of Nottingham. His research focuses on advanced nuclear materials, blockchain for nuclear safeguards, and virtual reality tools for nuclear engineering. He leads major initiatives such as the $21.7m SUNRISE consortium and the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering program (2023-2025). His work spans nuclear fuel development, radiation shielding, and fusion reactor materials. He has pioneered blockchain applications for nuclear materials accounting, earning the 2021 Innovation in Global Security Prize. He teaches courses in reactor physics, nuclear safety, and project management. Edward supervises seven PhD students and two postdoctoral researchers. His grants include an ARC Linkage Project ($665k) with Tokamak Energy. He advises on IAEA safeguards and contributes to Australia's nuclear energy policy. His research integrates materials science, engineering design, and societal challenges posed by nuclear energy deployment. Education: PhD in Materials Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2010) BEng in Mechanical Design, University of Nottingham, UK Grants/Projects: Leading $21.7m SUNRISE consortium for nuclear fuels ARC Linkage Project ($665k + industry funding) Labs/Groups: UNSW Nuclear Innovation Centre SYNL Research Group PhD research collaboration with Chinese Academy of Sciences

Ahmad ShahidView profile

Professor

• Dynamics of soils and foundations
• Vibration screening
• Boundary element method
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Professor Ahmad Shahid holds the position of Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at the University at Buffalo, within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on dynamics of soils and foundations, vibration screening, boundary element methods, and solid mechanics. He has a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from the University at Buffalo (1986), an M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering (1983), and a B.E. in Civil Engineering from NED University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan (1981). His academic contributions span experimental and computational geotechnical engineering, with a strong emphasis on soil-structure interaction and advanced numerical methods. His work has addressed challenges in foundation engineering, seismic response analysis, and infrastructure resilience. Notable research includes studies on Ediacaran fossils, drought-resistant grasses, and structural modeling of geological formations in Pakistan. Professor Shahid has published extensively across diverse fields such as geology, fluid mechanics, poultry science, and medical physics. His interdisciplinary work reflects a commitment to solving complex technical and societal challenges. Key trends in his publications include environmental geotechnics, computational fluid dynamics applications, and agricultural sustainability. While no specific awards are listed in the provided text, his prolific publication record and academic tenure highlight his sustained contributions to engineering and applied sciences.

• Nuclear Fuels
• High-Temperature Reactors
• Materials Science
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Dr. Ritesh Mohun is a Lecturer at Bangor University's School of Computing and Engineering, specializing in advanced nuclear materials research. His work focuses on developing fuels for high-temperature gas reactors and space systems, with a particular emphasis on radiation damage tolerance in Zr-doped UO₂ materials. Recent contributions include peer-reviewed publications and presentations on optimizing fuel irradiation stability through grain growth additive mechanisms. Current affiliation: School of Computing and Engineering, Bangor University Research collaboration: NNUF-funded project (2023–2024) investigating UO₂ fuel irradiation stability His research bridges nuclear engineering and materials science, addressing critical challenges in next-generation reactor fuels and space applications.