$25M Grant Reinvigorates Nuclear Science, Security Research
UT Part of Consortium Awarded DOE Grant The University of Tennessee is part of a consortium led by the University […]
Medical Physics Program Empowers Student Success—and Quality Care
This month, Linzee Phillips Hensley will start her first class in the Department of Nuclear Engineering’s accredited medical physics program. […]
Wirth Adds Expertise to International Documentary
TVA Nuclear Engineering Department Chair Brian Wirth is featured in Episode 4 of The Nuclear Option, a documentary discussing how new fuels and materials can shape the future for nuclear energy.
Maldonado Named Associate Department Head
Professor Ivan Maldonado, an associate professor with a joint appointment with ORNL, will serve as the associate department head for nuclear engineering at the University of Tennessee.
Abelquist Joins Nuclear Faculty as Professor of Practice
Eric Abelquist, a certified health physicist with a PhD in nuclear engineering from the University of Tennessee, is joining the Department of Nuclear Engineering faculty in the fall of 2026 as a professor of practice.
UT Expertise Helps Bolster State’s DOE Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Proposal
UT’s nuclear knowledge and workforce development pathways helped position the state as a finalist to be a DOE-supported Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus host.
Renowned Radiopharmaceutical Scientist Joins Nuclear Faculty as Governor’s Chair
Carolyn J. Anderson is joining UT as the University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge National Laboratory Governor’s Chair for Nuclear Medicine: Radiopharmaceutical Therapies.
Reactor Safety First
Professor Nick Brown is leading a massive effort to develop a reactor safety training curriculum that aligns with nuclear workforce needs across the state and the nation.
The Nuclear Epicenter: How East Tennessee is Fueling the Next Generation of Clean Energy
Driven by cutting-edge research collaborations, workforce training programs, and lucrative internships, the Knoxville/Oak Ridge corridor has exploded into a booming hub for nuclear innovation.
UT’s DNN TECH Consortium Hosts National UPR Meeting
The DNN TECH Consortium recently hosted students, faculty, national laboratory researchers, and program managers from across the country for the annual University Program Review meeting.