Alexander Barzilov

Dr. Alexander Barzilov is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He specializes in nuclear engineering, radiation applications, and mechanical engineering, with expertise in radiation detection technologies, gamma spectroscopy, remote sensing of radiation using aerial and ground robotic platforms, and reactor physics. Dr. Barzilov teaches courses such as Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering, Radiation Monitoring, and Computational Methods in Engineering.

• Education:
  • M.S. in Nuclear Power Engineering from Obninsk Institute of Nuclear Power Engineering
  • Ph.D. in Physics and Power Engineering from Institute for Physics and Power Engineering

His research focuses on nondestructive assay methods, neutron detection, and nuclear reactor analysis, supported by extensive experience in radiation monitoring and engineering measurements.