Steven Krahn

Steven Krahn is a Professor of the Practice of Nuclear Environmental Engineering at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. He previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Safety & Security in the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management, bringing over 30 years of technical and project management experience across government, industry, and military roles.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Public Administration, University of Southern California
• M.S., Materials Science, University of Virginia
• B.S., Metallurgical Engineering, University of Wisconsin
• Certificate in Management and Leadership, MIT

His research focuses on nuclear policy/regulation, risk management, operational readiness of nuclear facilities, and the nuclear fuel cycle. He has led high-stakes projects such as a $140 million nuclear submarine overhaul, strategic planning for federal agencies, and technical reviews for DOE cleanup initiatives at Hanford and Savannah River sites. Krahn's work emphasizes bridging policy, engineering, and environmental stewardship in complex nuclear systems.

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