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George Danko is a Professor in the Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), part of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering. He holds a DSc from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (2010) and has held academic positions since 1978, including roles at the University of Technology, Budapest and the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on thermal systems, robotics in mining, mine ventilation, and geothermal/nuclear waste management.
Education: DSc (2010, Hungarian Academy of Sciences), Ph.D. (1985), Dr. Tech. (1976), and dual M.S. degrees in Applied Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering from Eotvos University and Budapest University of Technology.
Research interests include robotics automation in mining, thermal-hydrologic modeling for nuclear waste repositories (e.g., Yucca Mountain), multiphase transport modeling, and mine ventilation systems. His work integrates advanced computational tools like MULTIFLUX and TOUGH2 for simulating subsurface processes.
Publications highlight contributions to mine climate simulation, robotic sensor networks, and nuclear waste thermal management. His 34 peer-reviewed papers and 10 patents (e.g., coordinated joint motion control systems, multiphase transport models) reflect interdisciplinary innovation. Grants totaling $7M+ support his research in DOE-funded projects and industry collaborations like Newmont Mining.
Honors include Fulbright Visiting Professorship (2008) and Sabbatical Awards (UNR). He teaches advanced mining equipment design, robotics, and subsurface transport modeling courses.
