PhD in Mechanical Engineering - Nuclear and Radiological Engineering in Atlanta United States | Georgia Institute of Technology

Nuclear engineering is the applied science and engineering discipline focused on generating and utilizing nuclear power, while radiological engineering deals with employing radiation in medical and industrial settings. These interconnected fields share fundamental principles in applied nuclear and radiation physics, along with radiation transport, detection, and material interactions. The Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Program at Georgia Tech currently explores three primary research domains: Fission, Fusion, and Radiological Engineering.

Fission research involves advancing neutron and gamma radiation transport techniques and computational models, enhancing radiation shielding, managing radioactive waste, transforming spent nuclear fuel, creating innovative reactor designs and fuel cycles, and studying reactor dynamics and safety. This work frequently involves partnerships with researchers from leading U.S. and European nuclear research facilities. Graduates specializing in Fission from Georgia Tech find employment across the nuclear sector, including positions at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and prominent national laboratories such as Argonne National Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Savannah River Research Laboratory.