Ahmad Taninah

Ahmad Taninah serves as Assistant Professor of Physics in the Department of Chemistry and Physics at Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS), College of Arts and Sciences, since joining the institution in Fall 2023.

Education:

• PhD in Nuclear Physics (2022), Mississippi State University

Research Interests: Dr. Taninah conducts cutting-edge research in computational nuclear physics using Covariant Density Functional Theory (CDFT) to model exotic nuclei under extreme conditions, complemented by experimental data analysis of neutron capture reactions and gamma-ray emissions from the DANCE facility at Los Alamos National Laboratory. His work bridges theoretical modeling with experimental validation to advance nuclear structure understanding and astrophysical applications.

Publications: His 2019-2024 publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory focused on refining nuclear mass predictions, optimizing energy density functionals, and extending nuclear theory to hyperheavy elements. These studies leverage high-performance computing for large-scale simulations while incorporating experimental data to enhance models for r-process nucleosynthesis and exotic nuclear behavior.

Advising: Dr. Taninah actively mentors students through hands-on research opportunities in computational simulations and experimental data analysis, developing critical skills in nuclear physics methodology and high-performance computing.

Collaborations: His experimental work is conducted in partnership with researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory's DANCE facility, integrating national laboratory resources with academic research.