Nuclear Engineering Graduate Programs

[caldweab]

Anybody know of any nuclear engineering graduate programs where I can study advanced reactor designs and fuels. I would like to research liquid fluoride thorium reactors. I was looking at NC State but I don't see anything on their that suggest they have any research in those areas.

 

[UltrafastPED]

You should check the interests of individual faculty members - this would be a research activity, rather than a regular course.

For example: http://www.engin.umich.edu/ners/academics/grad
And talk to the the graduate chair about your interests.

 

[caldweab]

You should check the interests of individual faculty members - this would be a research activity, rather than a regular course.

For example: http://www.engin.umich.edu/ners/academics/grad
And talk to the the graduate chair about your interests.

Thanks for the info, and I do want to do research. This is going to be for a MS in Nuclear Engineering

 

[Thermalne]

Anybody know of any nuclear engineering graduate programs where I can study advanced reactor designs and fuels. I would like to research liquid fluoride thorium reactors. I was looking at NC State but I don't see anything on their that suggest they have any research in those areas.

Most nuclear engineering graduate schools will have a few researcher (see professors) who have research in either "advanced" reactor designs or new fuels. For example, Georgia Tech has a grant to develop a new Ultra Safe Light Water Reactor (https://inlportal.inl.gov/portal/server.pt/community/neup_home/600/fy12_irp_awards top award). Are you wanting to do material science research for fuels? Or reactor physics for reactor design? Those are the real things you should be asking yourself.

 

[Matrix0]

There are several top universities that offer graduate programs in nuclear engineering, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), University of Michigan, University of California-Berkeley, and Georgia Institute of Technology. These programs often have specializations in advanced reactor designs and fuels, and some may have specific research opportunities in liquid fluoride thorium reactors. It would be beneficial to reach out to the program coordinators or faculty members in these universities to inquire about their research interests and any current projects related to your area of interest. Additionally, you may also consider looking into national laboratories such as Argonne National Laboratory or Idaho National Laboratory, which also conduct research on advanced nuclear reactor designs and fuels. It is important to thoroughly research and compare programs to find the best fit for your academic and research goals.