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RadLab
The RadLab at The University of Texas at Austin focuses on research using radiation and radioactivity to improve security and quality of life.
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Reactor
The NETL reactor, designed by General Atomics, is a TRIGA Mark II nuclear research reactor. The NETL is the newest of the current fleet of U.S. university reactors.
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Robotics
The Nuclear and Applied Robotics Group is an interdisciplinary research group whose mission is to develop and deploy advanced robotics in hazardous environments in order to minimize risk for the human operator.
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$20M+
In funding for molten salt reactor development
60+
Graduate students
$1.7M
Research expenditures per tenured/tenure-track faculty in FY23
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Applying Nuclear Digital Twins to Health Care
Senior Engineering Scientist Soha Aslam recently presented at Dell Medical School's REAL Health AI Symposium.
NETL Welcomes National Research Reactor Conference to Austin
The Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory (NETL) recently hosted the National Organization of Test, Research and Training Reactors (TRTR) Annual Conference, welcoming more than 150 nuclear professionals, researchers and students from across the country. The conference featured workshops, facility tours, networking opportunities, and nearly 60 papers and presentations spanning the full spectrum of research and test reactor operations, science and policy.
NRE Advisory Board Holds Inaugural Meeting
Chaired by Dale Klein, the board brings together leaders from national laboratories, industry, government agencies and the University to help guide the continued growth and strategic direction of the NRE program. The board will meet annually to advise on future priorities and provide an outside perspective on workforce needs, industry trends, research opportunities and educational priorities in the growing nuclear sector.
UT Austin Students Attend Nuclear Digital Twin Study Abroad Program in Prague
Twelve students traveled to Prague as part of the inaugural Nuclear Digital Twin and Reactor Lab study abroad program, led by Senior Research Scientist Ondrej Chvala. Through hands-on research reactor training and classroom learning, students gained practical skills, real-world insights and professional perspectives that will benefit their future careers in the nuclear industry.
Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Program Welcomes Inaugural Nuclear Engineering Minor Students
Open to engineering, physics and chemistry majors, the new Nuclear Engineering Minor explores topics including nuclear reactors, radiation protection, nuclear medicine, nuclear power systems and nuclear security.
