Department · vaiu-eng-nucl-*
Nuclear physics for engineers, fission and fusion energy systems, radiation science, and nuclear policy — taught through theory, simulation, and open reactor-physics codes.
Research areas
Faculty directory
Department chair
Reactor Physics
Neutron transport theory, reactor kinetics, and Monte Carlo methods.
Professor
Thermal Hydraulics & Reactor Safety
Two-phase flow & heat transfer, safety analysis, and severe accident modeling.
Professor
Fusion & Plasma Science
Plasma physics, magnetic confinement, and fusion reactor technology.
Professor
Nuclear Materials & Fuel Cycle
Radiation damage in materials, nuclear fuels, and waste management & fuel cycle analysis.
Professor
Radiation Science & Applications
Radiation detection & dosimetry, medical & industrial applications, and nuclear security & nonproliferation.
