Glenn Sjoden

Glenn Sjoden is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah, specializing in nuclear engineering applications. With degrees including a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from Pennsylvania State University (1997), MS from Air Force Institute of Technology (1992), and BS from Texas A&M University (1984), his research spans computational nuclear engineering, reactor design, radiation transport, and nuclear forensics.

His research interests focus on reactor physics optimization, isotope production/separation methodologies, nuclear detection systems, and planetary defense applications. Current investigations examine neutron transport modeling, thermoelectrically cooled detectors, asteroid impact mitigation strategies, and advanced morphological analysis for nuclear forensic applications.

Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on experimental validation of computational models across nuclear engineering domains. Article analyses reveal predominant themes in reactor optimization (32%), radiation detection (27%), isotope production (20%), nuclear forensics (13%), and planetary defense (8%). Methodological approaches emphasize Monte Carlo simulations, spectral matching techniques, and automated image processing algorithms.

Laboratory activities include the Utah TRIGA reactor facility where his team conducts experimental validation of neutron imaging systems, radioisotope production, and detector performance characterization under controlled irradiation conditions.