Category Archives: Faculty
UT Leads $25 Million Nuclear Technology Consortium
The University of Tennessee is the lead institution for a $25 million cooperative agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation.
Wirth and Brown Groups Receives $1.25 Million Phase II Award
Brian Wirth and Nick Brown, along with other universities, are working on a project that is receiving a $1.25-million Phase II continuation award.
UT Hosts DOE-Funded Fusion Summer School
The department hosted the UT/ORNL Fusion Summer School, which includes introductory lectures on various topics, lab visits and demos, and panel discussions.
Former Professor, Department Head Kerlin Passes Away
Thomas Kerlin, a former nuclear engineering student, professor, and department head died from cancer on May 26, 2024. His legacy at the university won’t soon be forgotten.
Hashemian named President Elect of ANS
UT alumnus Hashem M. Hashemian has been named the president elect of the American Nuclear Society after working in the nuclear and aerospace industries.
Maldonado Promoted to ANS Fellow
Professor Guillermo Ivan Maldonado has been promoted to Fellow by the American Nuclear Society, an honor that recognizes advancements of nuclear science.
Wirth Co-Chairs FESAC Subcommittee
Governor’s Chair Professor Brian Wirth chaired a FESAC facilities construction subcommittee tasked with evaluating facilities needed by the Office of Fusion Energy Sciences.
UT Launches Partnership with Kairos Power
UT and nuclear technology company Kairos Power are developing a simulator-based nuclear operator training facility for UT students and Kairos employees.
Icenhour and Yong Inducted into Department of Nuclear Engineering’s Hall of Fame
Alan Icenhour and Loong Yong are the newest members of the Department of Nuclear Engineering’s Hall of Fame. They were inducted in April 2024.
Donovan’s Sabbatical Pushes His Research
Associate Professor David Donovan took a faculty development leave. During his time away, he visited the DIII-D National Fusion Facility in San Diego.