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Craig Marianno is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University and serves as Deputy Director of the Center for Nuclear Security Science and Policy Initiatives (NSSPI). His work bridges nuclear security policy and technical instrumentation development for counter-terrorism applications.
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. in Radiation Health Physics, Oregon State University (2000)
- M.S. in Radiation Health Sciences, Colorado State University (1996)
- B.S. in Physics, University of California at Davis (1993)
Research Focus: Marianno specializes in nuclear counter-terrorism, radiation detection instrumentation, and radiological consequence management. His lab develops novel systems for spent nuclear fuel monitoring, source localization, and emergency response exercises, with recent work applying radiation physics to wildlife conservation (e.g., rhino poaching deterrence). Research integrates Monte Carlo simulations with experimental validation for nuclear safeguards.
Publication Trends: His 15 most recent articles (2021-2025) reveal three dominant threads: (1) remote monitoring systems for spent nuclear fuel casks using neutron/gamma detectors, (2) directional radiation detection techniques for nuclear security applications, and (3) educational tools for nuclear security training. The work consistently combines computational modeling with field-deployable hardware solutions.
Professional Affiliations: As Deputy Director of NSSPI, he leads a multidisciplinary team focused on nuclear security education and technology development. The group collaborates with national laboratories and government agencies on projects spanning border security, emergency response, and nonproliferation policy.
