Elizabeth S. Sooby

Elizabeth S. Sooby, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design, University of Texas at San Antonio. She specializes in nuclear materials science and thermodynamic modeling, with a focus on advanced nuclear fuels and accident-tolerant fuel systems. Her research encompasses oxidation behavior, microstructural analysis, and neutron diffraction studies.

Dr. Sooby's publications highlight expertise in uranium-based compounds, TRISO particles, molten salt reactors, and fuel-cladding interactions. Key themes include phase equilibrium modeling, high-temperature corrosion, and materials for next-generation nuclear technologies.

• Scientific Awards: G.T. Seaborg Postdoctoral Fellow (Los Alamos National Laboratory)