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Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences

frtlssFebruary 1, 2023

Case Study: Conjugate Heat Transfer Simulation for a Fuel Element of an Experimental Nuclear Reactor

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NERS researchers Professor Brendan Kochunas and Dr. Yuxuan Liu have created a free online learning resource for those wanting to learn how to do engineering analysis for a nuclear reactor fuel element with ANSYS.

Fastest Path to Zero InitiativeJanuary 20, 2023

Young Carla

A Prequel to “A Step-by-Step Guide to Nuclear Innovation Policy.”

SnehaDecember 19, 2022

New Conceptual Molten Salt Nuclear Reactor Simulation and Design

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NERS Master’s student O Hwang Kwon’s research relating to the feasibility of a new conceptual molten salt reactor is aimed at improving safety and efficiency.

SnehaDecember 19, 2022

Imaging of gamma rays and fast neutrons using a dual-particle imaging system

Ricardo Lopez portrait

NERS Ph.D. student Ricardo Lopez’s research using the dual-particle imaging system developed at U-M to help in localizing the source of emission of majority of radioactive materials.

Sara NormanDecember 13, 2022

NERS Professor Brendan Kochunas honored with faculty development professorship

The Charles and Elizabeth Schrock Faculty Development Professorship is awarded in recognition of outstanding contributions to teaching and research.

SnehaNovember 7, 2022

Use of ultrashort-pulsed lasers to excite fluorescence of chlorophyll in plants as an optical biosensor for nuclear activity

Recent NERS Ph.D. graduate Lauren Finney’s research on remote detection of a signature for uranium exposure in algae published in Scientific Reports.

Sara NormanOctober 27, 2022

Smaller, Robust Heat Exchangers

Funded with $4 million from the US Department of Energy’s Integrated Research Projects program, the U-M Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences is leading a project focused on compact heat exchangers.

Sara NormanAugust 25, 2022

Majdi Radaideh, Stephen Raiman, and Yang Zhang join NERS faculty

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The new additions to the department point to a positive future and offer a breadth of educational and research experience.

Sara NormanAugust 25, 2022

New display honors George Summerfield’s legacy

George Summerfield

The late NERS professor is remembered for his contributions to neutron transport theory and warm humor.

Sara NormanAugust 9, 2022

Q&A with River Bennett

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An interest in clean energy brought River to the graduate programs at NERS and ISD.

Sara NormanAugust 5, 2022

U-M students given DOE Innovations in Nuclear Technology R&D Awards

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The award program strives to facilitate innovation and the creation of new ideas in nuclear-technology-relevant disciplines.

Sara NormanAugust 5, 2022

New partnership between U-M/ZEUS and ELI-Beamlines will study antimatter creation with lasers

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The National Science Foundation award will support a collaboration between U-M, the ELI Beamlines facility, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Sara NormanAugust 1, 2022

Lauren Finney supported Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory experiments 

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Lauren participated in research testing the effects of oxygen on uranium speciation during a summer internship.

Sara NormanJuly 25, 2022

Brendan Kochunas wins DOE Distinguished Early Career Award

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Kochunas’ research seeks to advance our understanding of the digital twins’ concept for nuclear engineering applications.

Sara NormanJuly 22, 2022

Sara Pozzi appointed University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor

Pozzi was one of six university faculty members to be recognized for outstanding contributions to excellence through their commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Sara NormanJuly 22, 2022

Three NERS grad students awarded INL fellowships 

Marisol Garrouste, So-Bin Cho, and River Bennett portraits

Marisol Garrouste, So-Bin Cho, and River Bennett were selected for their remarkable talent in research areas aligned with the goals of INL in collaboration with DOE.

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