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Personal Experience & Biography

Senior research scientist with more than 30 years of experience in reactor design, safety analysis, licensing, operation, and advanced nuclear technology development. Her work includes research and test reactors, molten salt reactor systems, isotope production, instrumentation, thermal hydraulics, and advanced heat transfer applications. She has served in technical and advisory roles with MIT, the National Academies of Sciences, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and international reactor working groups. She currently leads MIT research reactor projects focused on HALEU fuel conversion and Reactor Simulator Digital Twin development.

Leadership Strengths

30+ years of experience in reactor design, operation, safety, and regulatory compliance

Technical expertise in research reactors, molten salt reactor systems, and isotope production

Leads MIT projects involving HALEU fuel conversion and reactor digital twin technologies

Member of National Academies studies on nuclear medicine and medical isotope supply

Active engagement with the IAEA on research reactor topics

Convenor for the ISO Research and Test Reactors Working Group

Steering Committee Member of the International Group of Research Reactors

Technical Experience

Research and test reactor design, licensing, operation, and utilization

Molten salt reactor design and safety analysis

Reactor instrumentation, in-pile testing, and instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA)

Multi-phase flow, thermal hydraulics, and enhanced heat transfer systems

Nano-fluids and nano-structured materials for nuclear and thermal applications

Personal Experience & Biography

Leadership Strengths

Technical Experience

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