Chiara Mariani

Chiara Mariani is a researcher associated with the NRG Group, supervising MSc students in nuclear engineering and thermal-hydraulic systems. Her work focuses on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), power sector integration, and safety analysis using tools like RELAP5. She has advised students on topics such as SMR design, heat transfer in compact steam generators, and accident scenario simulations (SBO/LOCA).

• Students Supervised:
• Alessandro Passerin d’Entreves: Analyzed SMR integration in Bolivia's power sector (2023).
• Alessio Lamperti: Investigated heat transfer in compact plate steam generators (2023).
• Ashwin Bala Vidya: Designed and simulated a Nuward-like SMR for safety scenarios (2022, now at NINE Engineering).

Her research emphasizes practical applications of nuclear technology, including thermal-hydraulic modeling and policy-oriented energy system analysis. No scientific awards or peer-reviewed articles are explicitly mentioned in the provided data.