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Nonclassical Particle Transport
In classical particle transport, the probability that a particle interacts with the background medium is proportional to the path length traveled by that particle, and the proportionality constant depends on the density of the medium and on the pa...
Project · March 30, 2025
Compact Neutron Imaging System for Nondestructive Nuclear Waste Analysis
In this project I developed a novel image reconstruction algorithm to fit the demands of a compact neutron imaging system; specifically, the reconstruction of a divergent neutron beam. Radioactive waste has to undergo a process of quality checking...
Project · March 30, 2025
Stochastic Neutron Point Kinetics
The neutron point kinetics equations model the time-dependent behavior of nuclear reactors and are used to understand the dynamics of nuclear reactor operations (e.g. power fluctuations caused by control rod motions during start-up and shut-down p...
Project · March 30, 2025
Multiphysics Modeling for Tumor Response to CHR Treatment
The goal is to develop a novel mathematical model and computer simulation environment to realistically predict the behavior of recurrent tumors undergoing combined-hyperthermia-radiotherapy (CHR) treatment. This type of treatment uses both heat an...
Project · March 30, 2025
Nyström Method Applied to 2-D Transport Problems
Over time, several methods were developed to deal with neutral particle transport problems. Unlike the discrete ordinates or discrete ordinates–like methods, integral methods do not require discretization of angular variables. Instead, angular va...
Project · March 30, 2025
Neural Networks for Unfolding Neutron Energy Spectra
Acquiring accurate neutron energy spectrum information is of vital importance to national security as well as personal safety. Unfolding neutron energy spectra from detector responses is a heavily researched area due to the importance of neutron e...
Project · March 30, 2025