nuclear engineering
Rahman receives COE Distinguished Dissertation Award
Dr. Akond Rahman, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at Tennessee Technological University and 2019 NC State Ph.D. graduate, has received the College of Engineering’s 2020 Distinguished Dissertation Award
Huang, Husseini and Shannon named Outstanding Teachers
Three faculty members in the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University have been named recipients of the Outstanding Teacher Award for 2019-20.
Departments to share celebration of graduates videos
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and current restrictions on large gatherings, spring commencement for NC State University and College of Engineering departmental graduations have been postponed. Several departments within the College will be sharing celebration videos.
Study highlights gallium oxide’s promise for next generation radiation detectors
Single-crystal gallium oxide makes a faster, tougher x-ray sensor.
Dr. Mohamed Bourham wins Holladay Medal
Dr. Mohamed Bourham, Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor of Nuclear Engineering, is one of three faculty members selected to receive the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by NC State and the university’s Board of Trustees.
The doctor is in
Engineering alumna helps guide Raleigh hospital through COVID-19 crisis.
2019-20 University Teaching Awards announced
NC State has honored more than 30 faculty for their commitment to educational excellence with the 2019-20 University Teaching Awards. A recognition event for all award recipients will be held when conditions are more favorable.
Fertilizer of the future
An interdisciplinary team led by Katharina Stapelmann is setting out on an ambitious three-year project to completely rethink how nitrogen-based fertilizers are produced and used. From on-farm fertilizer production to on-demand, precision irrigation, their project aims to cut energy use, protect the water supply and increase yields.
Bricks can act as ‘cameras’ for characterizing past presence of radioactive materials
Time-traveling, 3D brick camera can ID past presence of nuclear material.
Researchers develop smaller, lighter radiation shielding
Researchers have developed a new technique for shielding electronics in military and space exploration technology from ionizing radiation.