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Nikola Popov is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Engineering Physics at McMaster University. With a focus on Nuclear Engineering and Thermal-Hydraulics, he has contributed extensively to reactor safety, licensing, and computational modeling.
- Contact: npopov
- Teaching: Courses like Nuclear Reactor Physics, Advanced Nuclear Engineering, and Reactor Safety Design since 2017.
His research explores nuclear reactor systems, emphasizing thermal-hydraulic behavior, severe accident mitigation, and regulatory compliance. Key projects include the ACR-1000 and CANDU reactors, with publications on Phenomena Identification and Ranking Tables (PIRTs) and computer code validation.
Recent publications highlight trends in Nuclear Engineering and Thermal-Hydraulics, including reactor design comparisons, safety protocols, and computational modeling techniques. Themes span molten salt reactors, LOCA analysis, and code validation.
