Rasool Kenarangui

Dr. Rasool Kenarangui is a Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). He holds a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from Iowa State University and maintains active memberships in the American Nuclear Society (since 2005) and IEEE (Senior Member since 1973). His Professional Engineering License in Texas was valid until March 2021.

Education:

• PhD, Nuclear Engineering, Iowa State University, 1980
• MS, Nuclear Engineering, Iowa State University, 1978
• BS, Electrical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1976

Research Focus: Kenarangui specializes in nuclear power systems, radiation detection materials (particularly scintillators), power system reliability, and building electrical systems. His work bridges nuclear engineering with advanced materials science for radiation sensing applications.

Publication Trends: His recent articles focus on radiation-hardened materials (especially perovskite and ceramic scintillators), power system diagnostics, and distributed generation. Earlier work emphasized hydroelectric infrastructure and generator fault detection.

Grants & Projects: Secured significant federal funding including:

• DoE Nuclear Energy University Programs ($300K, 2009-2022)
• DHS Nanocomposites for Radiation Detection ($728K, 2012-2016)
• DoE Radiation Measurement Lab ($294K, 2009-2010)
• Army Corps hydroelectric projects ($230K+, 2004-2005)

Academic Service: Faculty Mentor for Undergraduate Success (2021-present), ANS Faculty Advisor, and Tarrant County College committee member (2000-present). Developed UTA's Nuclear Engineering Minor Program.