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Professor Michael Rushton is a faculty member at Bangor University's School of Computing and Engineering, specializing in nuclear materials and atomic-scale simulations. His research focuses on understanding materials for nuclear applications, including fuel performance, wasteforms, and radiation effects. He leads projects such as the Nuclear Threat Reduction initiative and the OPEn HPC tools for advanced nuclear fuels. His work combines computational methods like molecular dynamics and density functional theory to model material behavior under extreme conditions. Rushton actively engages in public outreach, including discussions on energy security and nuclear innovation, and collaborates on international initiatives like the UK-Japan Fukushima cleanup project. He advises PhD students and has contributed to educational efforts, such as teaching crystallography at Imperial College London.
Key projects include developing thermomechanical tools for accident-tolerant fuels, industrial decarbonization strategies, and neutron-photon imaging techniques. His research spans nuclear fuels, high-entropy alloys, and battery materials, emphasizing practical applications in energy systems. Media engagements include commentaries on nuclear energy and safety for BBC and Sky News. Rushton holds an ORCID ID (0000-0001-7650-4377) and is a member of the Materials Chemistry Committee at IOM3.
