MIT and other researchers developed a framework that reveals phonon stability boundaries in six-dimensional strain space. By analyzing the phonon stability boundary, researchers can understand material properties at extreme conditions and design new materials with desired characteristics.
Alexander O'Brien, MIT PhD student in nuclear science and engineering, works with Professor Ju Li to explore 3D printing of ceramic-metal composites, materials that can be used in fusion power plants.
A doctoral student in nuclear science and engineering at MIT, Florian Chavagnat is working with professors Matteo Bucci and Emilio Baglietto to answer fundamental questions about heat transfer that will shape the success of nuclear power plants and extended missions in space.
Assil Halimi, graduate student in the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT, works on high burnup fuels and improving the design of nuclear power plants to address the competitiveness of existing reactors through high burnup fuels and design the next generation of nuclear plants.
MIT Leaders for Global Operations’ collaboration with the MIT Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering is preparing future leaders in this industry, through student internships with firms such as Caterpillar and National Grid.