Albert Riego Pérez

Albert Riego Pérez is a Professor at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), affiliated with the Advanced Nuclear Technologies Research Group (ANT) within the Department of Physics and Nuclear Engineering. His research focuses on nuclear physics, fusion energy, and reactor safety, particularly in neutron capture cross-section measurements and safety code development for fusion reactors like DEMO. He has led multiple projects funded by Euratom and the Spanish government, contributing to the CERN n_TOF facility and fusion-related safety analyses.

Key research interests include radiation safety, stellar nucleosynthesis, and neutron physics. His work bridges experimental nuclear physics (e.g., neutron cross-section measurements) with applied engineering (e.g., fusion reactor design and safety modeling). Notable contributions include the AINA safety code for DEMO and studies on β-delayed neutron emission in heavy isotopes.

Dr. Riego collaborates with institutions like CERN and RIKEN, emphasizing interdisciplinary projects in nuclear instrumentation and radiation detection. He advises students like Eduard Baeza (PhD, 2019). His lab, ANT Group, focuses on advanced nuclear technologies, including fusion energy, radiation shielding, and reactor design.