David Novog

David Novog is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Physics at McMaster University. His work bridges nuclear reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, and computational modeling, with a focus on safety analysis and advanced reactor designs like small modular reactors (SMRs).

• Research Interests: Nuclear reactor safety, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in reactor systems, neutron tomography, uncertainty quantification in nuclear data, and energy transition strategies.
• Teaching: Courses include Thermal Systems Design (ENGPHYS 2NE3), Numerical Methods for Engineering (ENGPHYS 3NM4), and Computational Methods for Engineering Physics (ENGPHYS 2CE4).
• Grants: Co-leader of a $2.6M project on SMR research, with ongoing contributions to OECD/NEA benchmarks and nuclear safety frameworks.
• Labs: Active at the McMaster Nuclear Reactor, where experiments on neutron flux and heat transfer are conducted.