Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences
Sustainable energy solutions, nuclear security and nonproliferation, plasmas for water treatment, the country’s most powerful laser, and more.
#1
Nuclear Leaders and Best
NERS is consistently ranked as the top Nuclear Engineering grad program in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
6:1
Undergraduate to Faculty Ratio
Most of our undergrads are actively involved in research and have co-authored papers in scientific journals.
$31.6m
2023 Research
Funding
Research opportunities abound for our undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, and faculty.
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NERS and STPP interdisciplinary project receives Sloan Grant
Led by Denia Djokić in collaboration with Shobita Parthasarathy and Molly Kleinman from the Ford School of Public Policy, the research project analyzes the social, political, economic, equity, and ethical dimensions of advanced nuclear energy, using an analogical case-based approach to inform policies and governance frameworks.
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Brian Carpman wins second place at Molten Salt Reactor Workshop
The NERS graduate student was awarded for his research on ultra-high temperature ceramics.
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Aditi Verma and Kevin Field named to ANS’s Inaugural 40 Under 40 List
The 40 Under 40 list is a prestigious recognition celebrating young professionals in the nuclear industry who are making significant contributions to their fields.
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In Memoriam: Terry Kammash (1927–2024)
Kammash was a pioneering nuclear engineering professor at the University of Michigan, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to fusion research, numerous accolades, and lasting impact on the field and the NERS community.
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About the Field
What can you study at NERS? Nuclear engineering goes well beyond nuclear power.