Nuclear Materials and Fuel Cycle Center

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Department of Mechanical Engineering
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231-1988

Jinsuo Zhang, Ph.D.

Director, Nuclear Materials and Fuel Cycle Center
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The Nuclear Materials and Fuel Cycle Center (NMFC) is one of the key research laboratories of the Nuclear Engineering Program at Virginia Tech. The center is led by Dr. Jinsuo Zhang, an professor of the nuclear engineering program. Prof. Zhang joined the university in January, 2017, with the specific task of initiating research and education focusing on nuclear materials and fuel cycle technologies. Before Prof. Zhang joined the universtiy, he had been involved in material degradation studies and coolant technology for nuclear reactor systems and advanced nuclear fuel cycle technologies including pyroprocessing at Los Alamos National Laboratory since 2001.

  • Research Focus Areas

    Material Compatibility

    A key limitation for advanced nuclear reactor development.

    Used Fuel Management (Fuel Cycle Technology)

    A major impediment to increasing nuclear power usage.

  • Research Interests

    Materials Compatibility

    Used Fuel Management and Nuclear Fuel Cycle

    Nuclear Coolants

    Fuel Materials

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Laboratory address:
1872 Pratt Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Department of Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering, Virginia Tech
635 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24061