Tag Archives: Brian Wirth

Nuclear Engineering Poised to Benefit from New Y-12 Agreement
With the recent agreement between UT and Y-12, we may gain opportunities for students, faculty, and researchers to contribute to initiatives on national security.

Lovelace Returns to TCE as Graduate Program Coordinator
Amanda Lovelace returned to our department as the graduate program coordinator. Lovelace previously served as the undergraduate academic advisor.

NE Faculty Highly Involved in DOE Collaboratives
Our department is involved in four of the six Fusion Innovation Research Engine (FIRE) Collaboratives funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.

TCE Unveils Kairos Power Training Simulator Laboratory
The University of Tennessee’s Tickle College of Engineering unveiled a new Operator Training Simulator Laboratory in partnership with Kairos Power.

Hines Saluted for Contributions at Retirement Party
Postelle Professor and Chancellor’s Professor Wes Hines was recognized for all his hard work throughout his career at his retirement party.
UT and Idaho National Laboratory Enter Collaboration
UT and Idaho National Laboratory are collaborating to expand opportunities for students, faculty, and researchers.

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.

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.

Wirth Named NE Department Head
Governor’s Chair Professor Brian Wirth has been selected as the new head of the Department of Nuclear Engineering. Wirth replaces Wes Hines, who is retiring from the university after 29 years.
Wirth Co-Authors Paper Urging Universities to Support Fusion Growth
UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair Brian Wirth worked with professors from Columbia University and MIT to co-author a paper on the importance of supporting fusion growth.