Marian Jandel

Marian Jandel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, part of the College of Sciences. He is affiliated with the Nuclear Applications and Nuclear Data (NAaND) Group and leads research in neutron-induced reactions and radiation detector development. His work focuses on neutron capture studies with applications in astrophysics, nuclear medicine, and national security.

Dr. Jandel holds a Ph.D. (2003) and M.Sc. (1998) in Nuclear Physics from Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia. His research emphasizes experimental nuclear physics, including fission dynamics, gamma-ray spectroscopy, and neutron cross-section measurements using facilities like DANCE and NEUANCE. He has pioneered advancements in fission-fragment detection systems and neutron capture therapy applications.

• Key Research Areas: Neutron capture mechanisms, radiation detector innovation, nuclear forensics, and medical isotope production
• Career Highlights: U.S. Department of Energy Early Career Award (2013), LANL Distinguished Performance Award (2007)
• Notable Contributions: Development of thin-film fission-fragment detectors, precision U-235 capture cross-section measurements

His publications frequently appear in Physical Review C and Nuclear Instruments and Methods, with over 100 peer-reviewed articles. Ongoing work includes novel neutron source technologies and gadolinium-based therapies.