جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• 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.

• Nuclear Reactor Physics
• Neutron Transport Theory
• Monte Carlo Methods
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nicolo' Abrate is a Fixed-term Researcher at the Department of Energy (DENERG) at Polytechnic University of Turin. His scientific disciplinary sector is IIND-07/C - Nuclear Reactor Physics within Area 0009 - Industrial and Information Engineering. He serves as an invited member of both the College of Biomedical Engineering and the College of Electrical and Energy Engineering. Dr. Abrate's research focuses on nuclear reactor physics, neutron transport theory, and computational methods for nuclear applications. His work spans multiple areas including: Nuclear reactor physics and transport theory Monte Carlo methods for reactor analysis Nuclear safety and risk analysis Nuclear data uncertainty propagation Thermal-hydraulic analysis of advanced reactors Fusion reactor design and analysis His recent publications demonstrate expertise in lead-cooled fast reactors, molten salt reactors, and fusion reactor technologies, with a particular focus on computational methods and uncertainty quantification across multiple reactor systems. Dr. Abrate has received several prestigious awards: PhD Talent Award from the Italian Nuclear Association (AIN) in 2024 Annual ENEN PhD Prize from the European Nuclear Education Network Association in 2022 Outstanding Student Paper Award from the American Nuclear Society at the PHYSOR Conference in 2022 He actively supervises three PhD students working on advanced nuclear reactor technologies and serves as a course collaborator for multiple nuclear engineering courses across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. His research is supported by competitive EU-funded projects including ENDURANCE, which focuses on molten salt reactor safety development and deployment (2024-2028). Dr. Abrate is a member of the NEMO Research Group within DENERG, contributing to cutting-edge research in nuclear engineering and energy systems through interdisciplinary collaboration with multiple institutions.

Francesca Carobeneمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Nuclear Engineering
• Molten Salt Reactors
• Neutronics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Francesca Carobene is a Researcher specializing in advanced nuclear reactor technologies, particularly Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs). Currently, she works at NRGroup since 2023, focusing on neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, simulation frameworks, and Digital Twin development for MSRs. She holds a PhD (2013) from an unspecified institution, where her thesis explored the MSR's potential for thorium utilization. Prior to her current role, she worked at the Paul Scherrer Institute (SUI). Her MSc (2009) thesis addressed COMSOL® analysis for MSR thermo-fluid dynamics, and her R&D work includes modeling inert gas bubbles, noble metals deposition, and passive safety systems in nuclear reactors. Education: MSc in Nuclear Engineering (2009): Thesis on COMSOL® capabilities for MSR analysis. PhD in Nuclear Engineering (2013): Thesis on MSR as a fast-spectrum candidate for thorium. R&D Focus: Molten Salt Reactors: neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, and multiphysics modeling. Hydrogen production via MSR systems. Digital Twin development for reactor simulations.

Marco Viebachمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Nuclear Reactor Physics
• Neutron Noise Analysis
• Nuclear Safety Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marco Viebach serves as a Research Associate and leader of the Junior Research Group NAUTILUS at the Chair of Hydrogen and Nuclear Energy within the Institute of Process Engineering and Environmental Technology at Technical University of Dresden. His primary affiliation spans since November 2013 with promotion to group leader in March 2023. Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering (2021, TU Dresden) Diploma in Physics (2013, TU Dresden) Preliminary Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (2008, TU Dresden) Dr. Viebach's research focuses on nuclear reactor physics with specialization in neutron noise analysis, reactor stability behavior, and nuclear safety systems. His experimental work centers on the AKR-2 research reactor, investigating neutron flux fluctuations in pressurized water reactors through projects like NEUS and CORTEX. He develops advanced methods for nuclear waste management through the NAUTILUS initiative and explores molten salt reactor technologies. His publication record shows consistent output in nuclear engineering journals, with recent emphasis on hydrogen integration with nuclear power plants, experimental validation of reactor physics codes, and zero-power reactor experiments. Current research trends indicate growing focus on hybrid energy systems combining nuclear power with hydrogen production. Dr. Viebach actively mentors student assignments, final theses, and PhD candidates while teaching courses in Fundamentals of Nuclear Technology, Reactor Physics Aspects, and Thermalhydraulics and Safety of Nuclear Facilities. His collaborative work spans international institutions including Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf and Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna.

• Plasma Physics
• Nuclear Fusion
• Turbulence in Fusion Plasmas
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laure Vermare is a 1st Class Research Officer (Chargée de Recherche) at the CNRS, affiliated with the Plasma Physics Laboratory (LPP) at Ecole Polytechnique in France. She holds a PhD from CEA Cadarache (2005) and has held postdoctoral positions at the Max-Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (2005–2007) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (2001). Her work focuses on turbulence and transport in fusion plasmas, with expertise in experimental characterization of density fluctuations using microwave scattering and reflectometry techniques. Her research interests include wave-number spectrum analysis, dimensionless scaling of turbulent transport, and wave propagation in turbulent plasmas. She collaborates internationally on tokamak experiments such as Tore Supra, ASDEX Upgrade, and contributes to gyrokinetic modeling and plasma diagnostics development. Vermare is based at both Ecole Polytechnique and CEA Cadarache, with a focus on advancing fusion energy science through experimental and theoretical plasma physics. Publications highlight her work on collisionality scaling, turbulence simulations, and plasma confinement studies. Her contributions bridge experimental observations with computational models to improve understanding of fusion plasma behavior.

• Nuclear Engineering
• Reactor Physics
• Fuel Cycle Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Madicken Munk is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering at the University of Illinois' College of Engineering. She specializes in nuclear energy systems, reactor modeling, and computational tools for fuel cycle analysis. Her work emphasizes open-source software development, particularly with the yt platform for data visualization and analysis. Research interests include reactor physics, advanced reactor design (e.g., pebble-bed fluoride salt-cooled reactors), and hybrid computational methods for radiation transport. She has contributed to projects such as the Mark-I PB-FHR reactor and HALEU fuel cycle dynamics. Recent work focuses on yt 4.0 enhancements and sensitivity analysis of nuclear fuel transitions. Publications span reactor simulation, data visualization, and planetary geochronology instrumentation. Collaborations include FHR test reactor design and open-source tool development for scientific workflows. No scientific awards are listed, but her contributions to computational frameworks and reactor modeling are notable. Teaching includes courses on nuclear energy systems (NPRE 247) and reactor theory (NPRE 555). Active in FHR development and computational infrastructure for nuclear engineering applications.

James E. Bevinsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Nuclear Engineering
• Radiation Transport Modeling
• Radiation Detection and Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lt Col James E. Bevins is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), where he has held the position since 2017. He is the recipient of the Air Force Technical Applications Endowed Term Chair for Nuclear Treaty Monitoring (2018) and has been actively involved in the National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship (2014–2017). His academic affiliations include AFIT and the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned his Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering in 2017. Prior to his doctoral studies, he received his B.S. (2009) and M.S. (2011) in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Tennessee and AFIT, respectively. His research focuses on advanced radiation detection methods, neutron spectra modeling, nuclear forensics, and weapon effects analysis for national security applications. Specific projects include developing customizable neutron spectra for treaty monitoring, optimizing rotating scatter mask systems for directional radiation detection, and applying machine learning to signal analysis in nuclear environments. He has also investigated asteroid deflection strategies using neutron energy simulations. Bevins has been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2020 Air Education and Training Command Educator of the Year, the 2019 Tau Beta Pi Outstanding Thesis Advisor Award, and multiple Air Force Meritorious Service Medals. His work spans collaborations with Sandia National Laboratories, the National Ignition Facility (NIF), and the 88-Inch Cyclotron at Berkeley, emphasizing applied nuclear science and defense-oriented research. As an educator, he has advised 4 PhD students and 8 M.S. students, with ongoing collaborations. His grants and projects include 8 research grants from organizations like the Air Force Technical Applications Center and the NSF. Bevins has contributed to labs such as the GENESIS spectrometer and the ATHENA radiation environment platform, advancing neutron spectroscopy and detector technology. His current efforts include refining metaheuristic optimization algorithms (e.g., Gnowee) and exploring nuclear data covariance for radiation transport simulations.

Chad L. Popeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nuclear Safety Analysis
• Nuclear Criticality Safety
• Reactor Physics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Chad L. Pope is a Professor and Nuclear Engineering Program Director at Idaho State University since 2013. He maintains a joint appointment with Idaho National Laboratory (INL), focusing on nuclear safety, criticality analysis, and reactor physics. His expertise spans Nuclear Safety , Reactor Design , and Risk Assessment for nuclear facilities. His research includes: Versatile Test Reactor (VTR) project with Oregon State University and TerraPower Flooding risk analysis for nuclear power plants Neutron computed tomography for spent fuel inspection SODA application for stochastic decision-making Publications show strong emphasis on Monte Carlo methods , thermal-hydraulics , and fast spectrum reactors . He has secured a $400,000 DOE grant for EBR-II reactor physics benchmarking. Students under his supervision have completed thesis work on topics ranging from neutron shielding to flooding fragility models . Collaborations with INL, TerraPower, and industry partners demonstrate his cross-sector impact in nuclear engineering.

• High Energy Physics
• Exotic Meson Spectroscopy
• Detector R&D
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Elif Aslı Yetkin is a Professor in the Department of Energy Systems Engineering at Istanbul Bilgi University, where she has held academic appointments since 2015, progressing from Assistant to Associate and then Full Professor. Her research is centered on high-energy physics, with a focus on exotic meson spectroscopy, detector R&D, and complex data analysis, primarily within the framework of the CMS experiment at CERN. PhD in Astronomy and Physics, University of Iowa (2011) BS in Physics, Boğaziçi University (2004) Her research interests include High Energy Physics, Exotic Meson Spectroscopy, Detector R&D, Complex Data Analysis, and Nuclear Energy. She actively contributes to the development of advanced calorimeters and studies of B-physics and quark-gluon interactions. Her work bridges theoretical modeling with experimental validation in particle physics. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in CMS detector development, particularly for the High Granularity Calorimeter (HGCAL) and forward calorimeter upgrades. Her work spans detector simulation, performance evaluation, and exotic particle searches, especially in the realm of quarkonium and B-hadron physics. Keywords across publications include High Energy Physics, Particle Physics, Detector Development, and Calorimetry, with subfields such as muon triggering, missing transverse energy, and radiation-hard materials. TUBITAK 2232 Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme She has been involved in numerous research projects funded by TÜBİTAK, TAEK, and TENMAK, focusing on detector design, core boil separation modeling in nuclear reactors, and SUEP studies. While no formal students are listed, she mentors through internships (ESEN 200, ESEN 300) and project-based courses like Experimental Design in Energy Systems Engineering. She has not been mentioned as leading a specific lab, but her work is deeply embedded in international collaborations such as CMS and CERN-based R&D teams.

Arthur Mittlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Experimental Nuclear Physics
• Physics Education
• Neutron Scattering
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Arthur Mittler is a Professor and Interim Chair of Physics & Applied Physics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell's College of Sciences. His research focuses on experimental nuclear physics and physics education, with extensive contributions to neutron scattering studies, actinide reaction cross-sections, and detector development. He has held grants from DOE and NSF since the 1970s, including work on fast breeder reactor design and undergraduate research initiatives. Education: Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Kentucky (1970), M.S. (1967), and B.A. from Drew University (1965). His research combines advanced neutron spectroscopy techniques with educational innovation in physics pedagogy. Over four decades, he has published widely on topics like uranium and thorium neutron interactions, gamma-ray spectroscopy, and nuclear reaction dynamics. Grants include leadership roles in DOE-funded neutron scattering studies (1981) and NSF grants for undergraduate research (1994). His work bridges fundamental nuclear physics with applied research for energy systems, emphasizing precision measurement and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Simone Perottiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nuclear Engineering
• Thermal Hydraulics
• Space Nuclear Propulsion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simone Perotti is a Professor specializing in nuclear energy systems for space applications and advanced reactor technologies. His research focuses on molten salt reactors, CFD-based thermal analysis, and nuclear propulsion for lunar/planetary bases. He leads R&D projects at NRGroup since 2022, exploring micro reactors and Gen-IV lead-cooled systems. PhD (2013): "The Molten Salt Fast Reactor as a Fast Spectrum Candidate for Thorium Implementation" MSc (2009): "COMSOL®-based Thermo-Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Molten Salt Reactors" MSc (2014): CFD analysis for Gen-IV Lead-Cooled Reactor design at Ansaldo Nucleare His career includes roles at the Paul Scherrer Institute (Switzerland) and Nooter Eriksen (Italy). He advises MSc and PhD students on reactor safety, numerical modeling, and space nuclear systems. R&D collaborations emphasize nuclear energy applications for extraterrestrial habitats and propulsion, leveraging Monte Carlo simulations and OpenFOAM tools.

Alberto Sartoriمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Nuclear Engineering
• Reactor Physics
• Reduced Order Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alberto Sartori is affiliated with the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA), where he held a Post-Doc Fellow position in the mathLab department (ITA). His academic journey includes a PhD in 2015 focusing on reduced-order methods applied to nuclear reactor core dynamics and an MSc in 2011 exploring thorium fuel cycles in fast neutron spectrum reactors. His research interests span nuclear engineering, reactor physics, and advanced computational methods for reactor analysis. Education: MSc (2011): Thesis on 'Preliminary analysis of thorium fuel cycle in a fast neutron spectrum reactor' PhD (2015): Thesis titled 'Reduced order methods: applications to nuclear reactor core spatial dynamics' Employment: First role: Post-Doc Fellow at SISSA's mathLab department

Andreas Enqvistمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nuclear Engineering
• Radiation Detection
• Neutron Spectroscopy
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Andreas Enqvist is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Florida, College of Engineering, where he leads the Enqvist Research Group (LOKE). The group is part of the Nuclear Engineering Program and actively contributes to national and international efforts in nuclear nonproliferation, safeguards, and radiation detection. They are members of the US Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Consortium for Monitoring, Technology, and Verification (NA-22) and collaborate with NASA on planetary protection research. Their research focuses on the detection and modeling of neutron and gamma-ray signatures from nuclear materials, particularly fresh and spent nuclear fuel. Key areas include nondestructive assay, neutron spectroscopy, detector development (especially He-4 scintillators), data fusion with vision systems, and simulation using tools like MCNPX-PoliMi and SCALE. The group conducts experiments at the University of Florida Training Reactor (UFTR) and the National Criticality Experiments Research Center (NCERC). The recent publications (2020–2025) reflect a strong emphasis on optimizing detector configurations, neutron scatter cameras, pulse shape discrimination using machine learning, dry cask monitoring, and advanced data fusion techniques. There is a clear trend toward integrating physics-based models with AI/ML methods and developing compact, field-deployable systems for nuclear security applications. Member, NNSA NA-22 Consortium for Monitoring, Technology, and Verification Collaborator, NASA Planetary Protection Research Program Principal Investigator, NEUP-funded projects The group mentors several students and researchers, including Cat, Brice, Sai, Jaylen, Nuo, and Joseph. They have secured funding from NNSA and DOE for projects related to nuclear safeguards, verification technologies, and training reactor applications. Their work bridges fundamental nuclear physics with practical engineering solutions for global security and space exploration. The Enqvist Research Group operates within the University of Florida’s Nuclear Engineering infrastructure, utilizing the UF Training Reactor and advanced simulation capabilities. They collaborate with national laboratories and other university teams within the NNSA consortium, forming a key part of a larger network dedicated to advancing nuclear monitoring technologies.