Nadine Baluc

Nadine Baluc is a researcher at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with unit PH-SB. Her work focuses on advanced materials for fusion energy applications, including oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) ferritic steels and precious alloys. She investigates microstructural evolution, mechanical properties, and thermal behavior under extreme conditions. Key areas include the influence of thermo-mechanical processing on gold alloys and the development of fusion reactor materials tested in facilities like IFMIF and ITER.

Research interests span materials science, nuclear engineering, and metallurgy. Her studies often involve synchrotron X-ray diffraction, high-heat-flux testing, and mechanical alloying techniques. Collaborations with units like SPc and CRPP highlight interdisciplinary efforts in fusion technology and material fabrication.

Publications emphasize ODS steel optimization, precipitation kinetics, and radiation-resistant materials. Recent work explores ordered nanodomains in gold alloys and high-frequency magnetic sensors for ITER diagnostics. Nadine’s contributions bridge fundamental materials research with practical fusion energy applications.