Posts by Keith Joseph McAleer
Analysis of small samples of spent nuclear materials for interpreting reactor operating history
SPEAKER: Brett Isselhardt Nuclear Engineer, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory DATE/TIME: MON, 09/16/2024 – 3:00PM TO 4:00PM LOCATION: 3105 ETCHEVERRY HALL Abstract: Interpreting the operating history of a nuclear reactor is a key question in safeguards, non-proliferation, and studies of environmental contamination. It can help answer questions related to the amount and quality of Pu or…
Read MoreHere comes the sun: Harnessing inertial fusion energy
SPEAKER: Ellie Tubman Assistant Professor, UC Berkeley Department of Nuclear Engineering DATE/TIME: MON, 09/09/2024 – 3:00PM TO 4:00PM LOCATION: 3105 ETCHEVERRY HALL Abstract: Fusion research is an ongoing, worldwide effort to meet the demand for clean energy resources with a ubiquitous fuel source. There are several paths being explored to achieve fusion, one of which…
Read MoreFall 2024 Colloquium
Fall 2024 Colloquium Archive
Read MoreNew Faculty Announcement: Ellie Tubman
Berkeley Nuclear Engineering welcomes professor Ellie Tubman. Joining us from Imperial College London, Dr. Tubman works on laser-driven fusion with a focus on investigating the generation of magnetic fields within fusion conditions, the production of collisionless shock waves, and the development of diagnostics. When not in the lab, you will find her sailing in the bay…
Read MoreKavin Ram Awarded TMS – Structural Materials Division Scholarship
UCBNE undergraduate student Kavin Ram has been awarded the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) – Structural Materials Division Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded at the TMS 2025 Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. Congratulations Kavin!
Read MoreLee Bernstein Promoted to Full Professor
The UC Berkeley Nuclear Engineering Department is pleased to announce that Lee Bernstein has been promoted to the rank of full professor. This promotion reflects Lee’s outstanding dedication, tireless effort, and significant contributions to the community and department. Congratulations Lee!
Read MoreNew Staff Announcement: Vanessa Esparza
New Staff Announcement: Vanessa Esparza June 11, 2024 The UC Berkeley Nuclear Engineering Department is pleased to announce new department manager, Vanessa Esparza. Vanessa comes from UC Davis, Division of Pediatric Surgery and Center for Surgical Bioengineering, and brings a wealth of experience in management, day-to-day operations, finance, and academic personnel. We are excited to have…
Read MoreNew UCBNE Publication Chosen as an Editor’s Suggestion in Physical Review C
The recently published paper “Half-life of Ge-71 and the gallium anomaly”, co-authored by UCBNE Professor Eric Norman has been chosen as an “Editor’s Suggestion” in the journal Physical Review C. A summary of the paper put out by PRC: Several past experiments such as SAGE, GALLEX, and BEST reported lower than expected neutrino capture rates…
Read MoreOscar Matousek and Phoebe Ling’s Talks Win 2nd and 3rd Place at 2024 AAPM Young Investigator’s Symposium
Award-winning speakers Oscar Matousek (2nd from left) and Phoebe Ling (3rd from right) with some of their peers and referees including Dr. John Ready (1st from left), currently the president of the Northern California Section of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine and a former UC Berkeley PhD student in Nuclear Engineering. UCBNE graduate…
Read MoreMax Fratoni Awarded ANS Untermyer & Cisler Reactor Technology Medal
UCBNE chair Max Fratoni has been awarded the 2024 ANS Untermyer & Cisler Reactor Technology Medal. This award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding scientific, engineering, or management contributions to the advancement of nuclear reactor technology. Max is being recognized for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of nuclear technology, specifically for the groundbreaking development…
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