Health Physics, Radiation Biology, & Medical Physics Research Group, Dr. John Ford “Blood Circulation Model Optimization for Radioisotope Therapy or Diagnostic Imaging” • Developing python blood circulation model for radiation based medical treatments • Modeling internal doses and tracking position of radiopharmaceuticals • Improving upon dose calculations and pharmacokinetics modeling • Determining optimal loading for PET imaging

• Performed predictive modeling of core properties using Beacon Core Monitoring Software• Supported routine calculations and surveillances pertaining to reactor operations• Conducted case study of IRPI event, presented findings to reactor engineering management• Designed template for future use in case studies of abnormal events in reactor operations• Performed predictive modeling to determine Boron concentration within reactor

Interphase Transport Phenomena Laboratory, Dr. Cable Kurwitz“Potassium Rankine Cycle System Performance Optimization for Space Nuclear Power Generation”• Developed python model to simulate a potassium-based Rankine power generation system• Optimized performance of system under varying conditions• Generated detailed system performance data and relevant thermodynamic information• Illustrated performance of system under varying conditions using generated graphics

• Enhanced data accuracy by updating transuranic (TRU) waste container database • Performed statistical analysis and activity estimates for TRU waste containers• Completed documentation of calculations for documented safety analysis (DSA)• Supported and presented nuclear criticality safety training for dozens of workers• Revised and modernized tornado and earthquake safety documents for DSA