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Izabela Gutowska is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering at Oregon State University's College of Engineering. She specializes in nuclear reactor thermal hydraulics, with a focus on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications for optimizing fluid flow and heat transfer in advanced reactor systems. Her work emphasizes safety analysis for Generation IV reactors and small modular reactors (SMRs), including validation of CFD models and uncertainty quantification.
Dr. Gutowska holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Nuclear Engineering from Oregon State University (2015) and Warsaw University of Technology (2012), respectively, as well as a B.S. in Power Engineering from Warsaw University of Technology (2011). Prior to academia, she worked as an advanced CFD engineer at General Electric (2014-2016) and as a research assistant at Warsaw University of Technology (2010-2013).
Her research interests span experimental and computational thermal-hydraulics, digital twin frameworks for remote reactor operations, and innovative cooling technologies. Key areas include turbulence modeling, transient analysis, and safety design optimization for high-temperature and molten salt reactors.
Recent publications highlight advancements in remote microreactor operations, CFD verification for nuclear systems, and thermal-hydraulic benchmarking at the OSU High Temperature Test Facility (HTTF). Her work contributes to safer, more efficient nuclear energy solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge simulation tools.
Dr. Gutowska has led projects involving the OECD/NEA HTTF Benchmark and developed frameworks for resilient remote monitoring. Her expertise bridges academic research and industrial applications, advancing the next generation of nuclear technologies.
