UF Nuclear Engineering Program
Nuclear Engineering at UF
At the University of Florida, we’re developing the next generation of nuclear engineering leaders by performing high-impact research and providing exceptional educational programs. We build on our unique strength as a department by combining the disciplines of both nuclear engineering and materials science and engineering to benefit society locally, nationally and globally.
Nuclear Engineering Faculty
Assel Aitkaliyeva
Associate Professor
Biography
Ph.D., 2012, Texas A&M University
Research Interests: Nuclear Fuels and Materials, with emphasis on characterization and property evaluation; Mechanical and Thermal properties of materials; Reactor Irradiation; Radiation damage in materials; Ion Implantation; Kinetics; Composites; Nanostructured materials; Multi-Scale simulation of nuclear fuel.
Lab Website: MAterials for Nuclear Advancement and Technology in Extreme Environments (MANATEE) Group
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