Engaged in reactor physics analysis, evaluation, and licensing activities supporting Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and microreactor design, development, and deployment. Supporting benchmark activities enabling evaluation of modern criticality safety experiments for validation of nuclear codes, data, and methods. Involved in ANSI/ANS-19 reactor physics standards development.JFoster & Associates (JFA) specializes in providing engineering, environmental, and construction services to government and commercial customers. Our staff have over 200+ years combined experience in the energy and environmental industries. We are a certified 8(a) company and a certified DBE. We are also a WOSB. Headquartered in Idaho Falls, we have offices in Boise, Pocatello, Richland WA, and Chattanooga TN.https://www.jfaidaho.com/

Outgoing Chairman of International Benchmark Projects, International Reactor Physics Experiment Evaluation Project (IRPhEP) and the International Criticality Safety Benchmark Evaluation Project (ICSBEP), supporting validation of contemporary nuclear data and computational simulation of nuclear reactor systems. Focus upon completion of current annual handbook development and enable leadership transition to new Chair and Vice Chair positions for each of the projects.

Chairman of International Benchmarking Programs, International Reactor Physics Experiment Evaluation Project (IRPhEP) and the International Criticality Safety Benchmark Evaluation Project (ICSBEP), supporting validation of contemporary nuclear data and computational simulation of nuclear reactor systems. Provide nuclear systems design and analysis support for the Transient Reactor Test Facility (TREAT). Technical Lead for the IRPhEP and ICSBEP to evaluate experimental data in support of computational validation and refinement of integral nuclear data. Experience includes the Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF), High Temperature Engineering Test Reactor (HTTR), HTR-PROTEUS, the Neutron Radiography (NRAD) TRIGA Reactor, and various criticality experiments. Additional service provided to support R&D for advanced terrestrial and space reactors, investigation of subcriticality measurement methods, and mentorship of participants in the benchmark programs.

Managed an interdisciplinary team of interns researching advanced radioisotopic power sources and unmanned aerial vehicles for space applications. Performed reactor design analyses for various space power systems and participated in criticality benchmark efforts for the ICSBEP and IRPhEP. Participated in the Idaho Falls Model Rocket Club.Semper Lucidus

Learned TRIGA reactor operations, maintenance, and safety as a licensed Senior Reactor Operator. Participated in quality assurance project for Joint Coordinating Committee for Radiation Effects Research (JCCRER) Russian dosimetry programs. Maintained laboratory equipment for radiochemical analysis. Trained in irradiation procedures for electronic components testing. Developed and taught nuclear engineering curriculum.

Learned TRIGA reactor operations, maintenance, and safety. Participated in quality assurance project for Joint Coordinating Committee for Radiation Effects Research (JCCRER) Russian dosimetry programs. Maintained laboratory equipment for radiochemical analysis. Trained in fission track analysis for dose reconstruction and irradiation procedures for electronic components testing.

Served as lead for a team of student engineers performing a feasibility study for the application of nuclear thermal rocket propulsion to deliver payload to the lunar surface in support of a moon base. Participated in investigational research regarding tungsten-cermet fuel development.

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