Category: Faculty
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Kim Kearfott to develop radiation protection XR
The extended reality experience will introduce future health physicists to scenarios they will likely face on the job.
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Teaching thermal-hydraulics for nuclear systems during COVID-19
How NERS Professor Annalisa Manera transitioned NERS444 online to rave reviews from her students.
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In Memoriam: Geza L. Gyorey
The former associate professor of nuclear engineering passed away on May 28, 2020.
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John Foster wins Ronald C. Davidson Award
The award recognizes outstanding plasma physics research by a Physics of Plasmas author.
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NERS researchers are supporting efforts to design experiments for a Versatile Test Reactor
The multi-institution collaboration is designing experiments to test various molten salt reactor technologies.
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New Faculty: Scott Baalrud
Scott Baalrud will join NERS as an associate professor in January 2021.
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NERS Professor William R. Martin retires after 43 years with the department
Martin will be remembered as an outstanding mentor and colleague.
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NERS promotes several faculty members and research scientists
The promotions take effect September 1, 2020.
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Karl Krushelnick honored with professorship
Krushelnick has been named the Henry J. Gomberg Collegiate Professor of Engineering.
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Carolyn Kuranz appointed to the Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee
The committee advises the Director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science.
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Kevin Field wins DOE Early Career Award
Field is one of only 50 U.S. professors to win this year.
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Todd Allen elected chair of NEDHO
Nuclear Engineering Department Heads Organization is an alliance between U.S. nuclear engineering programs.
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University alliance receives $51.5M in funding from Defense Threat Reduction Agency
The overall goals of the alliance are rooted in shaping the future of national security.
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John M. Carpenter (1935–2020): In Memoriam
The NERS graduate and faculty member became one of the leading experimentalists in thermal neutron scattering.
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John C. Lee publishes an introductory text for broad areas of nuclear reactor physics
“Nuclear Reactor Physics and Engineering” offers information on analysis, design, control, and operation of nuclear reactors.
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John Foster named Associate Fellow of the AIAA
Professor Foster is recognized for his work on ion thruster life extension.