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Department of Nuclear Engineering

A composite image of several photos taken of the new fusion remote control center at NC State University. Includes photos of a wall of computer screens, university logos in red and white, group students in cubicle office setting.

Jul 10, 2025

Future Fusion Research

NC State University launched a new remote control room allowing greater student and institutional access to national and international fusion research facilities.
From left: Victor Veliavis, Ge Yang and Martin Thuo profile photos overlaid on a red background.

Jun 12, 2025

COE Professors To Be Recognized at National Academy of Inventors Annual Conference

Three College of Engineering faculty members will be recognized at the National Adademy of Inventors annual conference in Atlanta.
Jason Hou sits in his office in front of a bookcase full of books.

May 22, 2025

Jason Hou Named Interim Director of the Nuclear Reactor Program

As Interim Director, Professor Hou will oversee reactor operations and guide the development of a long-term science and engineering vision for the program.
The Belltower is framed with spring flowers on a warm May afternoon.

May 15, 2025

2025 Scholar of the Year Awards Celebrate Graduate Student Achievements

Students were nominated by their respective departments for their outstanding scholarly achievements, community impact and dedication to NC State.
NC State's Memorial Belltower

May 15, 2025

Engineering Represented Among 2025-26 Provost’s Faculty Fellows

The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost and the Office for Faculty Excellence have announced the 2025-26 class of Provost’s Faculty Fellows.
Annalise Kircik

Apr 30, 2025

From the Class of 2025: ‘The Four Years Really Do Fly By’

Graduating students share their favorite experiences at NC State, plans for their futures and the wisdom they've earned over the last few years.
An overhead view looking down into the PULSTAR nuclear reactor lit in bluish light.

Apr 23, 2025

Feasibility Study for a New Advanced Research and Test Reactor at NC State Released

At the direction of the North Carolina General Assembly, NC State conducted a study to assess the feasibility of establishing and operating new advanced research and training reactor (RTR).
Ge Yang dressed in a blue lab coat and wearing glasses and purple gloves works in his lab.

Mar 25, 2025

NE Professor Ge Yang Becomes NAI Senior Member

Yang, a full professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering (NE), conducts research at the intersection of nuclear engineering, materials science, chemical engineering and electrical engineering.
Color photo of howling wolf metal scuplture.

Mar 14, 2025

Faculty Highlights

Highlighting faculty awards and achievements in the College of Engineering at NC State University.