جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Nuclear Engineering
• Thermal Hydraulics
• Molten Salt Reactors
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew J. Memmott is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at Brigham Young University (BYU). His research focuses on advanced nuclear reactor technologies, particularly molten salt reactors, thermal energy storage systems, and nuclear safety systems. He is actively involved in the design and analysis of next-generation nuclear reactors, including the BYU molten salt microreactor and the Integral Inherently Safe Light Water Reactor (I2S-LWR). His work emphasizes thermal hydraulics, neutronics, and multi-objective optimization for nuclear systems. Memmott has contributed to the development of passive safety systems, such as the Passive Endothermic Reaction Cooling System (PERCS), and has explored applications of machine learning in reactor design and thermal management. His academic background includes expertise in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and reactor engineering. Memmott’s research spans both theoretical and experimental domains, with notable projects involving dynamic modeling using tools like RELAP5-3D. He has published extensively on topics such as molten salt properties, fission product behavior, and hybrid energy systems integration. His work aims to enhance reactor safety, efficiency, and flexibility while addressing challenges in nuclear waste management and renewable energy coupling. Motivated by the need for sustainable energy solutions, Memmott’s recent studies include multi-scale optimization of hybrid energy systems and the characterization of novel molten salt eutectics for reactor applications. His contributions have been disseminated through peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and industry collaborations. While no specific awards are mentioned in the provided texts, his impactful research has positioned him as a key figure in the field of advanced nuclear reactor technology.

Samuel A. Cohenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Magnetic Fusion
• Field-Reversed Configuration
• Advanced (Aneutronic) Fuels for Fusion
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Samuel A. Cohen is a Lecturer with the rank of Professor in the Department of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University. He serves as Director of the Program in Plasma Science and Technology and leads the Magnetic Nozzle & FRC Experiments. His research focuses on magnetic fusion, field-reversed configurations (FRCs), aneutronic fuels, plasma thrusters for space propulsion, and nonlinear dynamics of charged particles. Ph.D. , Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1973 B.S. , Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1968 Cohen's work spans fusion energy, plasma physics, and space exploration. He pioneered research on advanced plasma thrusters for deep-space missions, including Direct Fusion Drive technologies. His studies on FRC stabilization, ion heating via rotating magnetic fields, and electron acceleration mechanisms have informed spacecraft propulsion systems and fusion reactor design. Sigma Xi RLE Fellow Goodwin Medal for Distinguished Teaching, MIT Fellow, American Physical Society Best Mentor Award, Princeton University (2008) Excellence in Physics Education Award, American Physical Society (2017) Significant Impact Faculty Award, Princeton University (2018, 2019) Excellence in Technology Transfer Award, Federal Laboratory Consortium (2018) Thomas Edison Patent Award, New Jersey (2020)

• Control Engineering
• Process Control
• Optimal Control
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Torsten Wik is a Professor in Control Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology. He leads the Control Engineering research group and focuses on process control with theoretical and applied methodologies. Institution: Chalmers University of Technology Department: Control Engineering His research spans optimal control, model reduction, and systems with model uncertainties. Applications include energy-saving systems, environmental improvement, biological systems (water purification, recirculating fish farms, LED greenhouse lighting), and battery estimation/modeling/control. Recent work emphasizes battery degradation diagnosis, state estimation, fast charging, and reconfigurable systems. Key methodologies include physics-informed frameworks, machine learning integration, entropy-based predictive algorithms, and hypergraph modeling. Applications extend to electric vehicles, photovoltaic systems, fuel cells, and biofilm reactors. Publications highlight collaborations across engineering domains, focusing on control theory, electrochemical modeling, and real-time optimization. His work bridges theoretical advancements with industrial applications in energy systems, transportation, and sustainable agriculture.

• Nuclear materials chemistry
• Experimental thermodynamics
• Computational thermodynamics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna Louise Smith is an Associate Professor in the Reactor Physics and Nuclear Materials section at the Radiation Science and Technology department of Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). She is a physical chemist and materials scientist specializing in nuclear materials, with expertise in both experimental and computational approaches to studying advanced nuclear fuel systems. Dr. Smith earned her "diplôme d'ingénieur" from Chimie ParisTech in 2011, conferring a Master of Science in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. She simultaneously completed an M.Phil. in Advanced Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge. She received her PhD in Materials Science and Metallurgy from Cambridge in 2015, after spending three years at the Joint Research Centre in Karlsruhe, Germany, where she developed expertise in nuclear fuel chemistry and chemical thermodynamics of actinide materials. Her research focuses on the chemistry of advanced nuclear fuels, including ceramics (oxides) and molten salts (fluorides and chlorides), with particular interest in structure-property relationships. She combines experimental and computational studies to investigate physico-chemical properties from atomic to macroscopic scales, with applications to next-generation nuclear reactor technologies emphasizing safety and sustainability. Her current interests include the chemistry of fission products in oxides and molten salts, interaction chemistry between fuel, coolant, and cladding materials, and corrosion issues at high temperatures in nuclear reactor environments. Analysis of Dr. Smith's recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong focus on thermodynamic properties of molten salt systems, particularly those relevant to nuclear fuel cycles. Her work spans fundamental studies of actinide chemistry in molten fluorides and chlorides, corrosion mechanisms between molten salts and structural materials, and the development of thermodynamic models for complex multi-component systems essential for molten salt reactor design. She has made significant contributions to understanding the behavior of thorium-based fuel systems and corrosion products in high-temperature environments. Dr. Smith has established a research team and laboratory at TU Delft specifically designed for handling uranium and thorium materials. Her work contributes to several major European projects focused on advanced nuclear technologies, including the MIMOSA and ENDURANCE projects that explore the safety and performance of molten salt reactors for deployment in the European Union. She collaborates extensively with researchers across Europe and has published over 50 research outputs including articles, book chapters, and review papers.

Konstantin Mikityukمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Nuclear Reactor Safety
• Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactors
• Neutronics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Konstantin Mikityuk is Group Leader of Advanced Nuclear Systems at Paul Scherrer Institute's Laboratory for Simulation and Modelling. He has researched fast reactor safety since 1992, focusing on neutronics and thermal-hydraulics of sodium-cooled systems. As coordinator of the Horizon-2020 ESFR-SMART project, he leads European sodium fast reactor safety research. He represents Switzerland in the Generation-IV International Forum Experts Group and co-chairs its Education Task Force. Dr. Mikityuk also serves as Swiss representative to IAEA's Technical Working Group on Fast Reactors. His research develops computational methods for reactor safety assessment, including advanced simulation tools for sodium boiling phenomena, core power distribution, and fuel performance. Recent work examines metallic fuel behavior, accident progression in loss-of-flow scenarios, and uncertainty quantification methodologies. He obtained his PhD from Russian Research Centre "Kurchatov Institute" (2002) and holds engineering degrees from Moscow Engineering Physics Institute.

G. Wilson Millerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• MRI Technique Development
• Hyperpolarized Gas MR Imaging
• MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery
• +۳ مورد دیگر

G. Wilson Miller is an Associate Professor of Radiology and Medical Imaging and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He holds a PhD in Nuclear Physics from Princeton University (2000) and a BS in Mathematics from the University of Maryland (1993). His research focuses on MRI technique development, hyperpolarized gas imaging, and MR-guided focused ultrasound surgery. Key research areas include: Hyperpolarized noble gas MRI to map lung oxygen levels (PAO2) and microstructure Development of fast spiral pulse sequences for 3D PAO2 imaging RF coil design for hyperpolarized gas imaging MRI-guided focused ultrasound for non-invasive surgical interventions Notable projects include collaborations with the physics department to build a helium-3 hyperpolarizer and studies on focused ultrasound for blood-brain barrier opening. His work has advanced applications in lung cancer treatment planning, COPD phenotyping, and neurological disorders.

• Nuclear Reactor Design
• Advanced Reactors
• Integrated Energy Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ben Lindley is an Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison since 2020. He leads research in advanced reactor design, reactor physics, and integrated energy systems with a focus on cost reduction, nuclear-solar co-generation, and multiphysics modeling. His work spans computational methods development, safety analysis, and fuel cycle optimization, supported by DOE grants and collaborations with Argonne National Laboratory. Education: PhD in Nuclear Engineering (Cambridge, 2014), MEng & BA in Mechanical Engineering (Cambridge, 2011) Affiliations: Joint faculty appointment at Argonne National Laboratory His research explores nuclear reactor design , flexible operation (load-following, thermal storage), and economic viability of advanced reactors. Recent publications highlight innovations in microreactors, molten salt systems, and fusion-fission hybrids, with methodological advances in reinforcement learning for reactor control and open architecture design . Key article trends include: Advanced reactor cost reduction Nuclear-solar synergy Accident-tolerant fuel analysis Fusion energy commercialization Uncertainty quantification High-fidelity computational modeling Scientific Awards : 2021 ICONE21 Best Paper Award 2011 Babcock Award Runner-Up IET Bill Kerss Scholarship ANS 40 Under 40 Cambridge Rex Moir Prize Ben leads the RETI Lab (reti.ep.wisc.edu), mentoring graduate students through courses like Nuclear Reactor Theory (NE405) and advising on advanced reactor projects with national laboratories.

Park Chang Jeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nuclear core design and reactor analysis
• Neutron transport and diffusion theory
• Monte Carlo theory and applications
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Park Chang Je is an Associate Professor in the Department of Quantum and Nuclear Engineering at Sejong University , South Korea. He leads the Sejong Nuclear Core Design and Reactor Analysis Lab (SeNDAL) and has previously served as a Principal/Senior Researcher at the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI). His expertise lies in nuclear reactor design, neutron transport theory, Monte Carlo simulations, and spent nuclear fuel analysis. Education: Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 2001 M.S. in Nuclear Engineering, KAIST, 1995 B.S. in Nuclear Engineering, Seoul National University, 1993 Research Interests: His research spans a wide range of nuclear engineering disciplines, including: Nuclear core design and reactor analysis Neutron transport and diffusion theory Monte Carlo theory and applications Spent nuclear fuel characterization and safeguards Thorium fuel cycle and small modular reactors Radiation shielding and nuclear safety Recent Research Trends: His recent publications focus on advanced nuclear reactor design, safety analysis of spent fuel storage systems, Monte Carlo-based shielding analysis, and innovative fuel cycle strategies. He has contributed to the design of thorium-based reactors, development of neutron multiplicity counting techniques, and evaluation of nuclear waste management systems. Research Projects & Funding: Development of Prompt Response In-Core Instrument and 3D Core Flux Distribution Synthesis Methodology (2023) Human Resources Development Project for High-Level Waste Management (2023) Development of manufacturing technology for neutron-absorbing composite materials for spent fuel storage (2022) Regulatory methodology development for protection against radiological sabotage (2020) Conceptual design of thorium-based ship reactors and space nuclear systems (2017–2021) Laboratory & Team: He directs the Sejong Nuclear Core Design and Reactor Analysis Lab (SeNDAL) , which focuses on reactor physics, nuclear fuel cycle analysis, and radiation transport simulations. The lab collaborates with domestic and international institutions including KAERI, KAIST, and international research reactors.

• Magnetic Confinement Fusion
• Plasma Physics
• Tokamak
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Graves is Professor of Physics at the University of York's School of Physics, Engineering and Technology and Senior Scientist at EPFL's Swiss Plasma Center (SPC-TH). He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion and Director of the Varenna-Lausanne International Workshop in Theory of Fusion Plasmas. His research focuses on magnetohydrodynamic stability, kinetic theory, and transport phenomena in tokamak and stellarator plasmas, with applications to magnetic confinement fusion and ITER/JET experiments. PhD in Theoretical Mechanics (University of Nottingham, 1999), preceded by a first-class joint honors in Electronic Engineering and Mathematics (1996) Senior Scientist at EPFL since 2014 Member of EUROfusion STAC and DEMO Technical Advisory Group since 2015 His research interests include: magnetohydrodynamic confinement and stability of tokamak plasmas, linear and non-linear resistive instabilities, long-wavelength kinetic instabilities, fast particle physics, 3D Alfvenic and wave codes (LEMan), guiding centre theory (VENUS-LEVIS), ion cyclotron resonance heating in 3D (SCENIC code), and impurity transport in rotating plasmas. He has directed PhD theses on topics such as Equilibrium β-limits in stellarators , Heavy impurity transport in 3D perturbed plasmas , and Non-linear MHD modeling in tokamaks . His recent publications emphasize tokamak β-limits, fast ion generation in stellarators, impurity transport under MHD perturbations, and 3D equilibrium modeling. Key tools developed include the VENUS-LEVIS guiding centre code, SCENIC ion cyclotron resonance code, and LEMan Alfvenic wave solver. Collaborative work spans JET, TCV, and Wendelstein 7-X experiments. Graves has contributed to integrated modeling of fusion plasmas, including neutron activation dosimetry, Alfven eigenmode analysis, and disruption prediction algorithms. His team at EPFL and York explores kinetic-MHD interactions, plasma diagnostics via tomography, and optimization of auxiliary heating schemes for reactors.

Hao Wangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Biomass Conversion
• Sustainable Energy
• Chemical Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hao Wang serves as a Courtesy Research Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oregon. His interdisciplinary appointment bridges mathematical methodologies with sustainable engineering applications, particularly in energy and materials systems. Dr. Wang's research focuses on advanced biomass conversion technologies, with expertise in hydrothermal liquefaction, catalytic hydrodeoxygenation, and lignin valorization for biofuels and bioproducts. His work addresses critical challenges in sustainable recycling of lithium-ion batteries, corrosion in biomass processing reactors, and development of bio-lubricants from renewable feedstocks. This research integrates life cycle assessment and economic analysis to evaluate environmental impacts and commercial viability of emerging technologies. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals a consistent emphasis on optimizing thermochemical processes for biomass conversion, particularly hydrothermal liquefaction and catalytic upgrading of bio-oils. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration between mathematical modeling and chemical engineering, targeting sustainable solutions for energy storage, waste valorization, and green manufacturing. Scientific awards and honors are not documented in available sources. Information regarding student advising, research grants, and laboratory infrastructure is absent from current documentation, though his publication record suggests active collaboration with engineering research teams.

Wade Marcumمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Reactor Safety
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Wade Marcum serves as the Senior Associate Dean and Henry W. and Janice J. Schuette Professor in Nuclear Science and Engineering at Oregon State University's College of Engineering. He leads the Marcum Research Group, focusing on nuclear reactor thermal hydraulics, computational fluid dynamics, and reactor safety. His research includes projects like the Hydro-Mechanical Fuel Test Facility (HMFTF) and the Laser Imaging of Fluids and Thermal (LIFT) laboratory. Education: Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering, Oregon State University (2010) M.S. Nuclear Engineering (2008) B.S. Mechanical Engineering (2006) Research Interests: Marcum's work spans fluid-structure interactions, reactor safety, advanced reactor design, and transient critical heat flux modeling. His group collaborates with national labs and industry to advance high-impact research. Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work focusing on transient coupled CFD-reactor physics, blowdown critical heat flux experiments, and advanced reactor safety. Key contributions include the design of experimental facilities like HENRI and TRTL. Awards: 2018 American Nuclear Society Landis Young Member Technical Achievement Award 2017 Celebrate Excellence Awards, Research Collaboration Award Advising & Labs: Advises over 30 graduate and undergraduate students, with notable alumni contributing to nuclear safety and reactor design. Leads facilities like HMFTF, NRTL, and TRTL, which support transient testing and fluid dynamics research.

Ivo Furnoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Plasma Physics
• Fusion Energy
• Applied Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ivo Furno is an Adjunct Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) within the School of Basic Sciences ( SB ) and affiliated with the Swiss Plasma Center ( SPC ). He holds a joint appointment with the SPH-ENS unit and previously contributed to EDPY-ENS teaching initiatives. His research spans fundamental plasma physics, tokamak experiments (TCV program), and applied plasma technologies including plasma agriculture. Key Collaborations: AWAKE Run 2, DEMO Neutral Beam Injectors, SPIDER, RAID linear device Teaching: General Physics (Thermodynamics), Plasma Diagnostics in Tokamaks Research focuses on plasma turbulence , negative ion sources , self-modulation of relativistic proton bunches , and plasma-seed treatments . His work includes experimental validation of edge turbulence codes , microwave interferometer design , and helicon plasma characterization for fusion applications. Publications highlight 3D plasma dynamics , Langmuir probe analysis , and ion transport phenomena . He has supervised numerous PhD students, including those working on fast ion transport , negative hydrogen ion dynamics , and millimeter-wave diagnostics . Scientific Awards: No explicit awards listed in the data. Students & Collaborations: Mentored PhD candidates such as Riccardo Agnello (helicon plasmas), Rita Agus (plasma diagnostics), and Fabio Avino (dielectric barrier discharges). Past advisees include researchers in plasma agriculture (e.g., Alexandra Waskow) and tokamak experiments (e.g., Federico Nespoli).

Ambrogio Fasoliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plasma Physics
• Nuclear Fusion
• Magnetic Confinement
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ambrogio Fasoli is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Basic Sciences and the Center for Research in Plasma Physics (SPC). He holds leadership roles including Academic Vice President and oversees multiple plasma physics research groups, such as the TCV Tokamak Physics and Low-Temperature Plasma Physics and Applications teams. His work focuses on magnetic confinement for nuclear fusion, fast-ion dynamics, and Alfvén eigenmode stability in tokamaks. Key Research Areas: Magnetic confinement, tokamak experiments, fast-ion transport, plasma turbulence, nuclear fusion technology Teaching: Courses on nuclear fusion and plasma physics fundamentals Recent Publications examine advanced tokamak configurations, fast-ion loss diagnostics, Alfvén eigenmode behavior, and proton beam interactions in plasma. His work bridges experimental studies on TCV and JET tokamaks with theoretical modeling and AWAKE experiment contributions. Supervised Students include Daniel Louis Arthur Biek, Jesus Poley Sanjuan, and over a dozen EPFL doctoral candidates. His contact and institutional details span EPFL's Vice-Presidency and SPC research units.

• Nuclear Engineering
• Computational Physics
• Neutronics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sandra Dulla is a Full Professor at the Department of Energy (DENERG) of the Polytechnic of Turin . She has been actively involved in teaching at both PhD and Master's levels since at least 2019, with courses on Numerical Methods for Neutron Transport , Nuclear Fission Reactor Physics , Monte Carlo Methods , and Biomedical Applications of Radiation . Her research focuses on advanced nuclear reactor technologies, particularly Generation IV nuclear fission reactors Monte Carlo modeling and variance reduction techniques Neutron transport theory Thermonuclear fusion systems Multiphysics analysis of liquid metal-cooled reactors Recent publications highlight her work in Lead-Cooled Fast Reactors , Energy Grid Optimization , and Thermal-Hydraulic Module Development for reactor codes like FRENETIC. She has received the Best Paper/Presentation Award from the American Nuclear Society Mathematics & Computation Division (2012). Her projects include GREEN-ENERGY (2025-2027) ENDURANCE (2024-2028) GREaT-PIONEeR (2020-2023) Studi di core physics (2023-2026) for commercial research Professor Dulla supervises PhD students such as George Afful , Massimo Quarta , Christian Vita , and Alex Aimetta , with thesis topics spanning Multiphysics Modeling of Fusion Machines and Monte Carlo Decommissioning Applications . She leads the NEMO Research Group within DENERG.

• Chemical Engineering
• Engineering Education
• Environmentally Sustainable Engineering
• +۲ مورد دیگر

David Wagner is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah , affiliated with the College of Engineering and the Department of Chemical Engineering . He holds an OrCID identifier 0000-0001-5074-4233 and serves as Assistant Director at the Utah Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC). His academic career spans institutions such as San Jose State University and Oregon State University Cascades, with non-academic roles including Advisory Board Member at the Air Pollution Scientific Initiative and Senior Associate at EnviroComp Consulting. PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Utah (2013) MS in Chemical Engineering, University of Utah (2011) BS in Chemical Engineering, University of Utah (2009) David's research focuses on Chemical Engineering , Engineering Education , Environmentally Sustainable Engineering , and Chemical and Thermal Processes in Energy and Combustion . His work explores Process Control and Simulation , with a strong emphasis on energy systems , biomass conversion , and advanced materials for energy storage . His 15 most recent publications highlight expertise in solid-state electrolytes , biomass pyrolysis , fluidized bed design , and syngas analysis . Topics span from microbial anodes to high-pressure coal gasification , reflecting interdisciplinary work at the intersection of chemical engineering and environmental sustainability . Grants include Sustainable Engineering Education Development (2023–2024) and DYNAMIS Syngas Generation (2023–2024), both externally funded. His teaching portfolio comprises courses like Chemical Process Safety , Process Design I/II , and Sustainable Engineering , with a focus on practical reactor design and safety protocols .