Tag: alumni
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Clint Ballinger named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
The NERS alum was recognized for innovations in nanomaterials and impact as an educator and entrepreneur.
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Ikhwan Khaleb brings nuclear energy awareness to Malaysia via social media
The NERS alum uses TikTok to educate the Malaysian public about nuclear energy, drawing on his academic training and professional experience.
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James Holloway named president of the University of Toledo
The longtime NERS faculty member and former U-M vice provost has been appointed the 19th president of the University of Toledo.
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Plasma-powered plastic breakdown paper ranks among journal’s top 10% most viewed of 2023
Study explores the use of plasma for plastic decomposition and depolymerization.
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H3D detectors arrive at the International Space Station
U-M alumni-led project brings gamma-ray imaging tech to orbit for space science and hardware qualification.
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Londrea Garrett awarded prestigious Hoffman Postdoctoral Fellowship
The recent NERS PhD graduate to continue nuclear safeguards research at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
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Janelle Wharry named 2025 Brimacombe Medalist
The NERS alumna was recognized for sustained excellence and achievement in materials science and engineering.
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Peng Zhang joins NERS faculty as an associate professor
Zhang’s research focuses on the theory and modeling of plasmas, beams, and surface and interface science, with applications in high-power electromagnetics, nanoelectronics, quantum devices, ultrafast phenomena, and novel light sources and particle accelerators.
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Michigan Engineering honors NERS alumnus Jian Gan with Department Merit Award
Gan is the Division Scientific Lead for Advanced Characterization at Idaho National Laboratory.
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Roxanne Walker honored with Towner Prize from Michigan Engineering
The award reflects Roxanne’s exceptional academic performance, active participation in research, and leadership qualities.
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Mackenzie Warwick honored with Distinguished Leadership Award from Michigan Engineering
The NERS PhD student has been an integral part of the department since her undergraduate studies and consistently showcases exemplary leadership qualities.
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Remembering Dr. Juliusz Kruszelnicki: A Brilliant Mind, Mentor, and Friend
Honoring the legacy of an exceptional nuclear engineer and plasma scientist.
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Michigan Engineering honors NERS alumnus Eric Esarey with Department Merit Award
Esarey is the Director of the Berkeley Lab Laser Accelerator Center at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
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IAEA using tech developed by NERS professor and alum
The technology will be used for the verification of un-irradiated nuclear material.
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NERS Alum Andrea Kritcher is on the 2023 TIME100 List
Andrea Kritcher has been named to TIME100, a list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022.
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NERS alum Dr. James Baciak and NERS professor Dr. Igor Jovanovic are among the founders of the new Consortium for Nuclear Forensics sponsored by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
The five-year, $25 million research award is one of the largest federal research grants ever received by the University of Florida.