Department of Nuclear Engineering

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. 

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.