Vincent Lamirand

Vincent Lamirand is a Lecturer and Tenured Scientist at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), working within the School of Basic Sciences, Institute of Physics, and Laboratory for Reactor Physics and Systems Behaviour (LRS). He serves as Program Manager of Experimental Research and Deputy Head of LRS Nuclear Facilities, overseeing experimental activities at the CROCUS experimental reactor and LOTUS cavity. Additionally, he is one of four Scientific Staff Members at the School Assembly, Basic Sciences Faculty Council, and Institute of Physics Council.

Dr. Lamirand's educational background includes:

• PhD in Nuclear Physics from UJF Grenoble 1 (France), 2011
• Master Degree in Physics, specializing in Subatomic Physics from UCB Lyon 1 (France), 2008
• Bachelor Degree in Physics from UCB Lyon 1 (France), 2006

Dr. Lamirand's research focuses on experimental reactor physics, with emphasis on radiation detection, instrumentation, and measurement techniques for nuclear systems. His work spans neutron and gamma noise analysis, reactor kinetics parameter determination, and high-resolution flux mapping in zero-power reactors. He has pioneered the development of miniature neutron detectors and 3D core-mapping systems like SAFFRON, enabling unprecedented spatial resolution in reactor measurements. His research addresses fundamental questions in reactor physics while providing validation data for advanced simulation codes.

His recent publication trend shows a strong focus on neutron and gamma noise analysis in zero-power reactors, particularly through the CORTEX project. He has developed novel methodologies for transfer function determination, uncertainty quantification, and prompt decay constant measurements. His work bridges experimental reactor physics with computational methods, providing valuable validation data for high-fidelity transport codes. The PETALE and BLOOM experimental programs demonstrate his commitment to nuclear data validation, particularly for stainless steel reflectors.

Dr. Lamirand actively mentors students at all levels, supervising PhD candidates, Master's theses, semester projects, and internships. His advising spans experimental design, data analysis, and computational methods in reactor physics. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, his extensive publication record and leadership in major experimental programs like CORTEX, PETALE, and BLOOM suggest significant research funding support.

He leads experimental work at the CROCUS zero-power research reactor, operating the LOTUS cavity and developing advanced instrumentation like the SAFFRON 3D core-mapping system with 160 miniature detectors. His laboratory focuses on high-precision measurements for reactor physics validation, nuclear data improvement, and innovative monitoring techniques for nuclear facilities.