Department of Nuclear Engineering

Jun 20, 2018

Nuclear engineering researchers receive federal support

Researchers in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at North Carolina State University will receive funding for two projects from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Nuclear Energy University Program. 

Aug 12, 2014

Nine NC State students awarded NEUP scholarships

Nine students from North Carolina State University’s Department of Nuclear Engineering have been awarded scholarships or fellowships through the United States Department of Energy’s Integrated University Program. 

Oct 17, 2013

Dinh named Fellow of American Nuclear Society

Dr. Nam Dinh, professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at North Carolina State University, has been named a Fellow of the American Nuclear Society (ANS). 

Aug 14, 2013

Gilligan appointed executive associate dean of engineering

Dr. John Gilligan, professor of nuclear engineering in the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University, has been appointed to the newly created position of executive associate dean of engineering. 

Jan 8, 2012

NC State hosts international nuclear reactor research workshop

Nuclear energy officials from five countries came to North Carolina State University in late October for an international workshop on nuclear research reactors. 

Dec 8, 2011

Kabbendjian receives Governor’s Award for Excellence

Hermine Kabbendjian, director of program administration in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, has received a 2011 Governor’s Award for Excellence. The award is the highest honor a state employee can receive. 

Jun 24, 2011

Remembering atomic age pioneer Raymond Murray, who helped establish nuclear engineering at NC State

Dr. Raymond L. Murray, professor emeritus of nuclear engineering at North Carolina State University and a pioneer of the atomic age, died on June 22. 

Apr 15, 2011

Cacuci receives 2011 ANS Arthur Holly Compton Award

Dr. Dan Gabriel Cacuci, professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at North Carolina State University, has received the 2011 Arthur Holly Compton Award from the American Nuclear Society (ANS). This award honors outstanding contributions to education in nuclear science and engineering. 

Oct 27, 2010

NRC commissioner discusses “nuclear renaissance” at NC State lecture

William D. Magwood, who sits on the federal commission that regulates the nation’s nuclear power plants, delivered on Oct. 21 the Nuclear Engineering Distinguished Executive Lecture at North Carolina State University.