UF Nuclear Engineering Program
Welcome to the University of Florida Nuclear Engineering Program home page. Housed within the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering’s Department of Materials Science & Engineering, the program offers students an opportunity to work on research teams related to backscatter radiation, extreme environments testing and nuclear fuel cycles. Students also conduct research alongside academics and in partnership with national labs and government agencies, including Idaho National Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy.
At UF, 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.
Faculty Research Areas
Nuclear technology and research contribute in multiple ways to our health, development and safety. You may not realize it, but it's utilized across nearly all aspects of our lives and community, from clean energy production to medicine to agriculture.
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The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering’s Research Service Centers support and enhance the research, education, and public service missions of the University of Florida by providing access to characterization and process instrumentation.
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At UF, we’re developing the next generation of nuclear engineering leaders by performing high-impact research and providing exceptional educational programs.
Find Out More Nuclear Engineering ProgramFaculty Research Areas
Nuclear technology and research contribute in multiple ways to our health, development and safety. You may not realize it, but it's utilized across nearly all aspects of our lives and community, from clean energy production to medicine to agriculture.
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Chris McDevitt
Associate ProfessorNuclear Engineering
Work 174 Rhines Hall Work Phone: (352) 846-3785Work Email: cmcdevitt@ufl.eduWebsite: McDevitt Lab
Biography
Ph.D., 2008, University of California San Diego
Research Interests: Computational and Theoretical Plasma Physics, Magnetic and Inertial Confinement Fusion, Plasma Turbulence, Momentum Transport, Runaway Electrons, Monte Carlo Methods
Lab Website: McDevitt Lab
Other Nuclear Engineering Program News
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Continuing the Journey: The Brice Turner Memorial Fund
06/04/2024
With immense pride and gratitude, we are honored to announce the establishment of the Brice Turner Memorial Fund, a lasting tribute to the memory of a remarkable individual whose commitment to academic excellence and leadership continues to inspire us all.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Turner‘s diverse interests in athletics, F1 racing, outdoor adventures, and love ... -
Career Engineering: Insights from the Savannah River National Laboratory
05/30/2024
The Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management research and development lab located in Aiken, South Carolina, with a history dating to the early Cold War. Established in the 1950s, SRNL has since evolved into a multidisciplinary research facility at the forefront of nuclear science, environmental stewardship ... -
Nuclear Engineering Student Shoutouts!
05/28/2024
We are pleased to highlight the accomplishments of nuclear engineering graduate students who recently received scholarships and internships. These individuals have shown outstanding dedication and skill in their studies and research. Join us in congratulating them on their hard work and dedication!
FellowshipsWeslee Kersey – DoD SMART Graduate Fellowship
Society Award
Kyle S. Latty – Society for Applied ... -
2023-2024 Departmental Scholarship Winners
04/16/2024
There are countless reasons why a student may require financial assistance. Between textbooks, tuition, rent, and food, the costs can add up quickly. Now more than ever, scholarships and awards play a pivotal role in alleviating the financial strains for the deserving students fortunate enough to receive them.
While academic awards come in various shapes and ... -
MSE Alumnus Ricardo Perez Elected to PSEG, Inc. Board of Directors
01/26/2024
MSE Alumnus Ricardo Perez Elected to PSEG, Inc. Board of Directors -
UF-led group develops new tools to track illicit nuclear materials
12/12/2023
A visibly nervous man is stopped at a border crossing in eastern Europe. Authorities find a glass tube filled with black powder inside a heavy lead container in his trunk. Geiger counters go crazy. The powder is radioactive.
North Korea conducts a nuclear test and within hours U.S. “sniffer” planes scramble to gather air samples off ... -
Next-Generation Nuclear Energy: Crafting the Future with Innovative Fuel Designs
12/07/2023
As the world grapples with the need for carbon-free power generation, advanced reactor designs are crucial to the transition. A Department of Energy (DOE) Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP)-funded investigation into the behavior of U-Zr annular fuel will not only address uncertainties in advanced reactor designs but also contribute to the broader goal of establishing ...
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Dr. Kyle Hartig Receives INMM Early Career Award, Joint Appointment with Savannah River National Lab
08/14/2023
Kyle C. Hartig, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Nuclear Engineering Program within the Department of Materials Science & Engineering, continues to set the standard in the field of nuclear materials security.
The Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM) has recognized Dr. Hartig with its 2023 Early Career Award presented at its 53rd annual meeting in Vienna, ... -
3D Printing the Next Generation of Nuclear Power Plant Components
06/13/2023
Light Water Reactors (LWRs) are the most widely used type of nuclear reactor in the world. However, as alternative designs continue to emerge and gain traction, they may represent the future of clean power generation.
One of those designs, the Molten Salt Reactor (MSR), uses a liquid mixture of salts as both a coolant and fuel ... -
Top-tier Excellence: UF MSE and NE Graduate Programs Continue to Shine Among the Best in the Nation
04/28/2023
The UF Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) and the UF Nuclear Engineering Program (NE), housed within the department, continue their stay among the best-ranked graduate school programs at public universities in the U.S.
The 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings among U.S. public universities place the MSE graduate program at ...