The award recognizes high-impact accomplishments benefitting NERS and Michigan Engineering.
Faculty
Carolyn Kuranz honored with NERS Departmental Faculty Award from Michigan Engineering
Yue-Ying Lau retires after 30 years at NERS
Lau’s legacy will be marked by contributions to research, mentorship, and innovations in plasma theory and electron beams.
NERS and AERO discussion series wins MLK Spirit Award
The MARS Dialogues discuss the “Macroethical Responsibility to Society.”
Carolyn Kuranz assumes role of Vice Chair, Karl Krushelnick as Past Chair in the Division of Plasma Physics Executive Committee
The objective of the division is the advancement and dissemination of the knowledge, understanding, and applications of plasmas—assemblages of charged particles of natural and laboratory origin.
Brian Kiedrowski honored with Michigan Engineering Education Excellence Award
The John F. Ullrich Education Excellence Award recognizes sustained excellence in curricular development, instruction, and guidance.
Sara Pozzi elected International Fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences
Pozzi played a crucial role in strengthening the non-proliferation research connection between Sweden and the U.S.
Ronald Gilgenbach: A Legacy of Innovation and Dedication in Nuclear Engineering
Prof. Gilgenbach retired from active faculty status at the beginning of 2024.
Todd Allen reappointed as chair of the Department of Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences
Allen will continue to lead the department in its mission to be the global academic leader in the innovation and evolution of nuclear engineering, uses of radiation, and plasma science.
Meet the professors with dry appointments at NERS
Mark Kushner, Rebecca K. Lindsey, Martha Matuszak, and Louise Willingale offer substainial expertise in plasma science, chemical physics, radiation oncology, and intense laser-plasma interactions.
John Lee teaches course at Seoul National University
NERS Professor Emeritus John Lee taught a course in nuclear fuel cycle at his alma mater.
Carolyn Kuranz honored with Rackham Faculty Achievement Award
This esteemed recognition acknowledges Kuranz’s exceptional contributions to research, teaching, mentorship, and service.
Todd Allen will support Midwest hydrogen hub
The Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen will produce hydrogen by using nuclear energy.
Hidden variables and neural networks for complex plasma physics
Research by Archis Joglekar and Alexander Thomas published in Machine Learning: Science and Technology.
NERS collaborates with INL and industry partners to advance innovative heat exchanger technology for harsh environments
Professor Stephen Raiman will head the research efforts for NERS in the DOE-funded project.
Stephen Raiman given NRC Distinguished Faculty Development Award
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission award will support a new junior faculty member.
Majdi Radaideh wins DOE Distinguished Early Career Award
RAD’s research seeks to develop new algorithms for optimizing and controlling advanced nuclear reactors.