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Aerospace Nuclear Science & Technology
Organized to promote the advancement of knowledge in the use of nuclear science and technologies in the aerospace application. Specialized nuclear-based technologies and applications are needed to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace design, engineering and operations to explore planetary bodies in our solar system and beyond, plus enhance the safety of air travel, especially high speed air travel. Areas of interest will include but are not limited to the creation of nuclear-based power and propulsion systems, multifunctional materials to protect humans and electronic components from atmospheric, space, and nuclear power system radiation, human factor strategies for the safety and reliable operation of nuclear power and propulsion plants by non-specialized personnel and more.
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Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024)
August 4–7, 2024
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
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The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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NRC engineers share their expertise at the University of Puerto Rico
Robert Roche-Rivera and Marcos Rolón-Acevedo are licensed professional engineers who work at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. They are also alumni of the University of Puerto Rico–Mayagüez (UPRM) and have been sharing their knowledge and experience with students at their alma mater since last year, serving as adjunct professors in the university’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. During the 2023–2024 school year, they each taught two courses: Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering, and Nuclear Power Plant Engineering.
Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS-2022) Plenary SPeaker
Senior Materiel Leader and Chief, Integrated Experiments and Evaluations
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directorate, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico
Col Jonathan E. Luminati is the Senior Materiel Leader and Chief, Integrated Experiments and Evaluations Division at Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directorate, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. In this position he leads concept ideation, assessment, acquisition, operation, and transition activities for numerous satellite research and development programs supporting AFRL and the United States Space Force (USSF).
The Colonel was commissioned into the Air Force in May 1998 via the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program at Cornell University. He has served in a variety of acquisition-related positions supporting space systems, missile defense, sensors, and communications with efforts covering research and development through transition into operations. He also served as a political-military affairs strategist fostering closer military cooperation with numerous allied and partner nations. Prior to his current position, the Colonel was the Military Lead for Networked Command, Control, and Communication at the Office of the Secretary of Defense (Research and Engineering), the Pentagon, Washington D.C.
A core developmental engineer (62E) Colonel Luminati has experience the in program management (63), regional-affairs strategist (16R), and planning and programming (16R) career fields. He has a PhD in electrical engineering, specializing in radar along with level 3 certifications in engineering, program management and space systems.
EDUCATION
1998 Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
1999 Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
1999 Aerospace Basic Course, Maxwell AFB, AL
2004 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL
2005 Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Tech, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
2009 Air Command and Staff College (via correspondence), Maxwell AFB, AL
2010 Master’s Degree in National Security Studies, Naval Postgraduate School, CA
2012 Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University, Norfolk, VA
2014 Program Manager’s Course (PMT 401), Defense Acquisition University-West, San Diego, CA
2014 Air War College (via correspondence), Maxwell AFB, AL
2017 Master’s Degree in National Resource Strategy and graduate of the Senior Acquisition Course, Eisenhower School, National Defense University, Ft McNair, Washington D.C.
ASSIGNMENTS
SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
1998 Distinguished Graduate, Air Force ROTC Det 520, Cornell University
2009 National Reconnaissance Office Superior Service Medal
2010 Distinguished Graduate and Outstanding Air Force Graduate, Department of National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School
2017 Distinguished Graduate and Defense Acquisition University Award for Excellence in Research and Writing, Eisenhower School, National Defense University
2018 Joint Staff/J-8 Action Officer of the Year
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant May 23, 1998
First Lieutenant May 23, 2000
Captain May 23, 2002
Major September 1, 2007
Lieutenant Colonel February 1, 2013
Colonel May 1, 2019
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