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Dr. Dave Novog is a Professor and NSERC Industrial Research Chair in the Department of Engineering Physics at McMaster University. He specializes in nuclear safety analysis, reactor physics, and thermalhydraulics, with a focus on advanced computational methods and interdisciplinary energy systems. His research emphasizes improving safety margins through best-estimate predictions and uncertainty quantification, alongside experimental studies on boiling phenomena and fuel-coolant interactions.
He teaches ENG PHYS 715: Advanced Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics and ENGPHYS 2NE3: Thermal Systems Design. Dr. Novog is actively involved in the Small Modular Advanced Reactor Training (SMART) program and collaborates on initiatives like the Community Energy Transition Workshop, focusing on energy sovereignty for Indigenous and remote communities. He has been featured in media discussions on nuclear innovations and safety, including coverage in Maclean's and CTV News.
His research also explores parallel processing applications in safety analysis, risk-informed decision-making, and the transition to zero-emission energy systems. He holds office at NRB 119 and is currently accepting graduate students.
