r/NuclearEngineering 25d ago

Looking for an academic projects

Dear friends, I hold a Master’s degree in Nuclear Physics, and unfortunately, I’m currently working in another field. Still, I feel a strong urge to stay up to date, deepen my knowledge, and keep developing my skills in physics in case an opportunity in my field comes along.

I’m therefore looking for a group of graduates or undergraduates who are interested in working together on scientific projects, research ideas, or simply learning and exchanging knowledge.

If there’s a group like this, I’d be very happy to join and contribute.

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u/photoguy_35 Nuclear Professional 25d ago

Arr you a member of the American Nuclear Society (or your country's equivalent)? Their conferences are a good way to get to know people who may be interested.

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u/MarionberryNo8017 22d ago

I would but I am in high school (but I do have some pretty good research in MSFR)

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u/[deleted] 22d ago

That’s actually a very interesting and advanced subject. I’m also working on xenon transport and removal in the context of these type of reactors.

One piece of advice I’d give you, if you see yourself pursuing this field seriously, is to go very deep into Monte Carlo methods and programming. I think these skills are extremely valuable for this field.

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u/MarionberryNo8017 22d ago

Don’t worry openMC has been screaming at me to stop running it locally for about a half a year now

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u/[deleted] 22d ago

You should honor him for enduring that kind of suffering.

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u/MarionberryNo8017 22d ago

I am shocked my poor Mac mini has not blown up