Department of Nuclear Engineering

Apr 27, 2022

NC State announces 2021-22 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

NC State announced its 2021-22 class of Goodnight Early Career Innovators today. This program recognizes and rewards promising NC State early-career faculty whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education. The 25 faculty selected will receive $22,000 ­for each of the next three years to support their scholarship and research endeavors. 

Apr 25, 2022

Reignited passion for nuclear engineering

When Kiefer was deciding on what university he would attend, he found the nuclear engineering program at NC State to be of great interest and saw it as a stepping stone in helping to achieve his career goal of becoming a nuclear officer for the U.S. Navy. 

Mar 24, 2022

Dr. Alsabbagh nominated for the 2022 Distinguished Global Alumni Award

NC State Nuclear Engineering alumnus, Dr. Ahmad Alsabbagh, is a nominee for the 2022 Distinguished Global Alumni Award. The Office of Global Engagement recognizes former international students who have used their education to distinguish themselves through outstanding achievements. Dr. Alsabbagh is an associate professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Jordan University of Science and… 

Jan 27, 2022

Bolotnov appointed an Associate Editor for Annals in Nuclear Energy

Dr. Igor Bolotnov begins his three-year term as an Associate Editor for the Annals in Nuclear Energy. ANE is a peer-reviewed scientific journal founded in 1975 and published by Elsevier. 

Jan 20, 2022

Westinghouse appoints Dr. Rita Baranwal as chief technology officer

Westinghouse Electric Company announced the appointment of Chief Technology Officer Dr. Rita Baranwal [member of the NC State University Nuclear Engineering Department Advisory Council (NEDAC)] to lead the company’s global research and development investments and spearhead a technology strategy to advance the company’s innovative nuclear solutions. 

Dec 17, 2021

Former UCLA chancellor began academic career in nuclear engineering at NC State

As the Wolfpack prepares to face UCLA in the Holiday Bowl, it's unlikely most Bruins fans know how much the California university owes to NC State. 

Jun 5, 2021

Martin-Vega addresses new graduates during global event

Dean Louis Martin-Vega addressed nuclear science and engineering graduates around the globe during an online commencement program. 

Apr 28, 2021

70 years of nuclear engineering

In the 2020-21 academic year, the Department of Nuclear Engineering is celebrating its 70th anniversary of the decision to start the program, and the 60th anniversary of the department, which was established in 1961. 

Apr 28, 2021

Faculty highlights

NC State College of Engineering faculty hightlights for Spring/Summer 2021.