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Division Spotlight
Reactor Physics
The division's objectives are to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the fundamental physical phenomena characterizing nuclear reactors and other nuclear systems. The division encourages research and disseminates information through meetings and publications. Areas of technical interest include nuclear data, particle interactions and transport, reactor and nuclear systems analysis, methods, design, validation and operating experience and standards. The Wigner Award heads the awards program.
Meeting Spotlight
Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024)
August 4–7, 2024
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
Standards Program
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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ARPA-E announces $40 million to develop transmutation technologies for UNF
The Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E) announced $40 million in funding to develop cutting-edge technologies to enable the transmutation of used nuclear fuel into less-radioactive substances. According to ARPA-E, the new initiative addresses one of the agency’s core goals as outlined by Congress: to provide transformative solutions to improve the management, cleanup, and disposal of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel.
International Conference on Physics of Reactors 2024 Plenary SPeaker
Consulting Engineer
Westinghouse
Dr. Vefa Kucukboyaci is a consulting engineer for the Westinghouse Digital and Innovation Organization. He is currently engaged in the eVinci microreactor development program, with an instrumental role in modeling and simulation, particularly in safety analysis, nuclear core design, and TRISO fuel performance areas. With more than 23 years of nuclear industry experience, he has held numerous technical positions at Westinghouse supporting different organizations, including nuclear core design methods, LOCA analysis, spent fuel pool criticality, and Westinghouse SMR development.
Dr. Kucukboyaci holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University.
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