Andrew Osborne

Andrew Osborne is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. He holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics from the University of Glasgow (2006) and has a unique interdisciplinary background, including a postdoctoral research period at the University of Texas at Austin (2009-2014) and a Research Assistant Professor appointment at the Colorado School of Mines before joining the faculty in 2018.

• Education: Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics (2006), University of Glasgow, Scotland.

Osborne's research focuses on applying high performance computing and reactor theory to model coupled multiphysics phenomena in nuclear reactor systems. His work spans advanced reactor design, hybrid energy systems, numerical methods, and software engineering for scientific applications. Recent publications highlight his innovative integration of machine learning techniques with Monte Carlo simulations for nuclear reactor analysis, exploration of space nuclear power systems, and contributions to renewable energy integration and radiation detection technologies.

Osborne's scholarly output demonstrates expertise in computational modeling of fast reactors, neutron transport, and fission wave dynamics. His interdisciplinary approach bridges nuclear engineering, data science, and energy systems analysis, with applications ranging from Earth-based sustainability to Martian colonization energy solutions.

He actively contributes to nuclear safety and security through work on radiation source localization in urban environments and nuclear nonproliferation technologies. His software development background informs research on computational efficiency and robust simulation methods.

Contact information: osbornea@mines.edu, Office: Brown Hall W370A, Phone: 303-384-2003