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Two students inaerospace engineering, doctoral candidate Cody Shelton and junior Megan Hayes, were among two of 10 scholars nationwide chosen for the 2023 Summer Department of Defense Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation, or DoD SMART, International Internship Cohort. Through this program, they will conduct advanced research at the von Karman Institute, or VKI, for Fluid Dynamics in Sint-Genesius-Rode, Belgium.

VKI is a non-profit international educational and scientific organization for fluid dynamics. Established in October 1956, the institute hosts three departments: aeronautics and aerospace, environmental and applied fluid dynamics, and turbomachinery and propulsion. Extensive research on experimental, computational, and theoretical aspects of gas and liquid flows is carried out at VKI under the direction of numerous faculty and research engineers who are sponsored by governmental and international agencies as well as industries. Students involved in these programs are typically recipients of prestigious grants.

This internship provides me, and other SMART scholars, the opportunity to spend the summer at an internationally renowned institute, working alongside scientists and engineers conducting aeronautics and aerospace, environmental and applied fluid dynamics, turbomachinery and propulsion and more, said Shelton. Ultimately, this exposure will enable me to better understand scientific cooperation between the U.S. and Europe in an emerging technology field.

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NANO Nuclear Energys Bolsters its Nuclear Technical and Engineering Team with Three New World Class Specialists in their field: (from left to right) Dr. Nathaniel Read, Dr. Paul Cosgrove and Valeria Raffuzzi, MSc.

NEW YORK, NY, March 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NANO Nuclear), a vertically integrated DeepTech company emerging from the shared micro-Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and Advanced Nuclear Reactor (ANR) ambitions of a world class nuclear engineering team working alongside business and industry professionals, possessing strong relationships with both government, and the private and public nuclear industries is pleased to announce that it has bolstered its nuclear technical and engineering team with the addition of three leading specialists in their field: Dr. Nathaniel Read, Dr. Paul Cosgrove and Valeria Raffuzzi, MSc.

Figure 1 NANO Nuclear Energys Bolsters its Nuclear Technical and Engineering Team with Three New World Class Specialists in their field: (from left to right) Dr. Nathaniel Read, Dr. Paul Cosgrove and Valeria Raffuzzi, MSc.

Dr. Nathaniel Read, Chief Safety Case Engineer, and Dr. Paul Cosgrove, Head of Computational Methods, alongside Valeria Raffuzzi MSc, Head of Criticality and Shielding, will supplement Professor Ian Farnan and Professor Eugene Shwageraus in the development of the second proprietary NANO Nuclear Portable Advanced Micro Nuclear Reactor design,ODIN, a low-pressure coolant reactor.

It is a pleasure to welcome Dr. Read, Dr. Cosgrove and Ms. Raffuzzi to the NANO Nuclear team, said Jay Jiang Yu, NANO Nuclear Energys Founder, Chairman and President. Their combined experience will play a crucial role in the next steps of developing ODIN and advancing low-pressure coolant reactors to the next level. Professor Farnan and Professor Shwageraus have spoken of our newest additions in glowing terms and firmly believe that they will play a crucial role in realizing the Companys ambitions.

The secondAdvanced Nuclear Reactor (ANR)design in development at NANO Nuclear, ODINaims to diversify its technology portfolio, as the design requirements can be met through different technological solutions. The ODIN design will utilize conventional sintered pellet UO2fuel with up to 20% enrichment, helping to minimize the required development and testing program schedule and costs. The proprietary reactor designODINwill utilize low pressure coolant to minimize the stress on structural components, improve their reliability and service life. It will also use a unique reactivity control system design, aiming to have high reliability and robustness through minimizing the number of moving parts.

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The reactor will operate at higher than conventional water-cooled reactor temperatures, which will allow resilient operation and high-power conversion efficiency in generating electricity. The ODIN design will aim to take maximum advantage of the natural convection of coolant for heat transfer to the power conversion cycle at full power and for decay heat removal during reactor shutdown, operational transients, and off-normal conditions.

Figure 2 - NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. Second Proprietary Portable Advanced Micro Nuclear Reactor Design, ODIN, a Low-Pressure Coolant Reactor

I am delighted to welcome this trio of experts in their field to our Nuclear Technical and Engineering Team, said James Walker, NANO Nuclear Energys CEO and Head of Nuclear Reactor Development. Ms. Raffuzzi, Dr. Read and Dr. Cosgrove will play a vital role for the Company, with their varied expertise and know-how to be key in the development of our second proprietary advanced nuclear reactor design. The relationship and understanding they have already developed with Professor Farnan and Professor Shwageraus will allow them to seamlessly integrate their capabilities into the ongoing design phase of ODIN.

Dr. Nathaniel Reads primary research interests are in safety assessment methods for nuclear systems and nuclear space power applications. His current postdoctoral work seeks to apply modern machine learning techniques to datasets created by the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO) to attempt to detect early signs of station decline that could lead to an accident.

Figure 3 - Dr. Nathaniel Read, NANO Nuclear Energys Chief Safety Case Engineer

Focusing on numerical methods in nuclear reactor physics, Dr. Paul Cosgrove now teaches computational methods in nuclear engineering and supervises research projects on the topic. His research interests include stochastic and deterministic methods in radiation transport, multi-physics simulation, numerical analysis, and advanced reactor design.

Figure 4 - Dr. Paul Cosgrove, NANO Nuclear Energys Head of Computational Methods

The ODIN reactor design has the potential to decarbonise future energy production, but there is a lot of work to be done to realize it, said Prof. Ian Farnan, NANO Nuclear Energys Lead of Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Radiation and Materials. I have the utmost confidence that the addition of Dr. Read, Dr. Cosgrove and Ms. Raffuzzi will play a crucial role in the next steps of this design. I have worked extensively with each of them, and I am certain that their addition to the nuclear technical team is a vital step in attaining in ensuring that the ODIN design reaches its potential.

Valeria Raffuzzi, MSc. obtained her Bachelor degree in Energy Engineering at Politecnico di Milano, her Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering at EPFL/ETH, and is currently concluding her PhD at the University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on developing novel methods to improve Monte Carlo neutron transport simulations. Valeria is experienced in computational methods for fission and fusion nuclear reactors, criticality and shielding calculations.

Figure 5 - Valeria Raffuzzi, MSc., NANO Nuclear Energys Head of Criticality and Shielding

It is a source of great pride to welcome this trio to the NANO Nuclear journey, said Prof. Eugene Shwageraus, NANO Nuclear Energys Lead of Nuclear Reactor Engineering. The addition of these talented experts to the Nuclear Technical and Engineering Team is a step in the right direction and will help ensure that the future of energy production includes NANO Nuclear reactors, with ODIN a particularly promising endeavor. Its a prodigious pleasure to continue this path together.

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NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. is a vertically integrated DeepTech company emerging from the shared micro-Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and Advanced Nuclear Reactor (ANR) ambitions of a world class nuclear engineering team working alongside business and industry professionals, possessing strong relationships with both government, and the private and public nuclear industries. The Company is committed to providing Smaller, Cheaper, and Safer nuclear energy solutions for the future by incorporating the latest technology into its own proprietary novel reactor designs, intellectual properties, research methods and through its subsidiary, HALEU Energy Fuel Inc. The subsidiary will focus on the future development of a domestic source for a High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel fabrication pipeline for the broader advanced nuclear reactor industry and providing fuel to power NANO Nuclear reactors. Currently in technical development are ZEUS, a Solid Core Battery Reactor and ODIN, a Low-Pressure Coolant Reactor, NANO Nuclear Energys first generation of portable, on-demand capable, advanced nuclear micro reactors.

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Eleven UConn and UConn Health researchers are members of the 2023 class of inductees to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE).

The cohort joins hundreds of UConn scientists and engineers inducted into CASE since its founding. The Connecticut General Assembly chartered the Academy in 1976 to advise the state on matters of science and engineering, especially pertaining to economic advancement and social welfare.

As UConns academic and innovative influence grows, so does our faculty membership in CASE. Thats not a coincidence, says Pamir Alpay, a CASE member and UConns interim vice president for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. UConn and UConn Health research forms Connecticuts scientific and engineering backbone and its an honor to see our faculty recognized for their brilliance and accomplishments.

Six faculty members from the School of Engineering are among UConns 2023 inductees. The class also includes three faculty members from UConn Health and two from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Our esteemed faculty are pioneers in their respective fields, says School of Engineering Dean Kazem Kazerounian. These professors change the lives of our students, and they deserve every credit for elevating the reputation of our School. We thank the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering for this recognition.

CASE members nominate candidates for induction based on several criteria, including accomplishments in science, engineering, and/or technology. Scientists and engineers can achieve membership through significant original contribution in theory and application or unusual accomplishments in the pioneering of new and developing fields of their disciplines. All members must either reside or work in Connecticut.

A total of 35 new members will be inducted on May 24 at the 48th annual CASE meeting and dinner in Branford.

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A North East manufacturing, assembly and testing specialist is linking up with local schools and training providers in a new initiative to attract engineering apprenticeship talent and secure future skills.

The move sees Team Valley-based Express Engineering partner with apprenticeship training providers TDR and Seta to provide practical insight, work experience and guidance for students considering a career in engineering.

The engineering sector is currently facing a skills gap that has led to a shortfall in the number of skilled engineers. Express Engineering has recognised the challenge and is investing in recruiting a new generation of apprentices to help it expand in the coming years and strengthen its workforce with skilled young talent.

Sixth Form BTEC engineering students from Emmanuel College in Gateshead together with their assistant vice principal Rebecca Argent, have been the first to visit Express Engineerings facilities under the initiative to see what working for a leading engineering firm involves and the different type of jobs available.

Sixteen-year-old Ethan Stephens and Oliver Wilson, 17, who are currently sixth form engineering students, said the visit was a good experience, providing a chance to see the engineering technologies, techniques and opportunities on offer to young apprentices.

Student Emily Chowdhoy, 16, added that she was excited to see the increasing numbers of young women pursuing engineering careers: It can be a very different yet rewarding career for women, who can bring new perspective and additional skills to the sector.

Express Engineering will be linking up with other schools in the coming months, allowing it to reach a range of young people interested in engineering careers. The visit also comes as St Aidans Catholic Academy student Patrick Tobin looks forward to starting at Express Engineering as an apprentice in September following a successful work placement.

Currently employing a 220-strong workforce, Express Engineering is a leader in manufacturing, assembly and testing solutions for the subsea energy industry. It is currently looking for a potential six engineering apprentices to join from early autumn 2023, with possible opportunities for other apprenticeships in support functions.

Jessica Dobson, HR manager at Express Engineering, who together with her colleague Bill Mole hosted the students, said securing more skilled engineers will help maintain growth as the company continues to invest in resources and workforce capacity at its North East facilities.

We need to attract new engineers willing to come into the industry, she said. Skills gaps need to be filled and one effective way to do this is through apprenticeships and training.

Its why we are linking up with our training partners to offer students effective work experience and beneficial insight with the hope that they will consider apprenticeships. These offer a hands-on, work-based route into a chosen career, gaining the qualifications and skills to become a skilled engineer with Express Engineering.

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Formula 1 is full of complex lingo and circuit-specific narratives that can confuse and baffle the occasional viewer or new fan. Why is the Hungarian Grand Prix known for its quali bias? What makes the Singapore Grand Prix the most physically challenging race? And why do teams take different rear wings for the Monaco Grand Prix?

With 23 circuits, there can be a lot to take in, so weve organised for you to join us in Lando and Oscars engineering briefings, where well walk you through this weekends key trackside topics so that you can enjoy the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to its fullest.

Oscars Race Engineer Tom Stallard is leading this weekends engineering briefing. The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is part of a new breed of street circuit, much faster and wider than the likes of Monaco. Tom will explore the differences between Jeddah and other street tracks, explain why weve brought a different rear wing and discuss what we can expect from a strategy perspective this weekend.

Time to begin. Grab a coffee and follow us through the glass doors and into the Paddock Performance Centre. Take notes if you need them, but please keep them to yourself.

Engineer: Tom StallardEvent: Saudi Arabian Grand PrixCircuit: Jeddah Corniche Circuit

Usually, for a street circuit, we would be cautious at the start of the weekend, perhaps running the car a little softer to give the drivers an easier intro. That isnt really the case here. This is more like a permanent circuit: the asphalt works like a permanent track and there arent the bumps that you see in places like Monaco and Singapore.

Those bumps are why you might modify a car for a street circuit but for somewhere as smooth as this, there isnt the need to deviate from where you want to go with the set-up.

The circuit in Jeddah this weekend has changed a bit. Some of the walls have moved: the final chicane has been tweaked, and the apex speed there will be lower and a gear down, and the bolted metal kerbs have been replaced with concrete, filled with asphalt behind, designed to prevent the skateboard-style of accident. Theres plenty to learn today.

The key thing here is those big walls in the exit in lots of places. A little bit like Baku, its important to be really accurate with the initial turn-in. The drivers need to brake really well, and the first movement of the car is critical because once you do that, the die is cast.

Judging that braking point right makes you massively quicker than someone who undercooks it, and can never get the time back, or leaves it too late and has to lift to avoid a wall. For the drivers, getting confidence from the laps in practice is vital.

Tyres are a big issue in Jeddah. We have the same compounds as last year. Were expecting graining, and for that graining to be pretty terrible in FP1 but improving over the weekend as the track rubbers in. The question to answer is how much better its going to get thats what well be trying to predict.

Last year, the graining was very bad on Friday so bad everyone only carried four sets of Soft tyres into qualifying, to have one extra set of the harder compounds available for the race and then most cars were able to one-stop in the race because the tyres improved a lot.

Our challenge on Friday is to identify early enough whether were going to see the same track evolution this year, and the same improvement in tyre performance.

This really is something we have to study here. The references from Bahrain, in the test and grand prix, arent really helpful. The asphalt here is very smooth, with a very low macro-roughness, which puts much less stress on the tyres its very much the opposite end of the range to Bahrain. Difficult to imagine consecutive races so different.

Well be running a different rear wing in Jeddah to the one we had in Bahrain. Its a step lower in the downforce range to better suit this circuit, and well be using it on both cars from the start of FP1. Its a new rear wing so well be studying it expect to see some flo-vis and want to sign it off.

Wed expect to run it all weekend but that will depend on whether we see what were expecting in terms of grip levels, track temperatures, our performance through the speed traps versus other cars, and so on.

Preparing for quali will be interesting too because last year there wasnt really consensus. Getting the Soft tyre to work on the first timed lap was not straightforward. It seemed to get quicker and quicker through a run in practice, and even as late as Q3, there was a 50-50 split between cars that did a first timed, and those who did a warm-up.

Wed like to have a better idea of which approach is going to work best first-timed or warm-up lap: how the track changes according to temperature, what happens with a little bit of track evolution and how best to prepare on the out-lap. Our quali-sims will be very important for finding more information.

Briefing complete. Time for Lando and Oscar to head out onto the track so we can collect some data and put our hard work to the test.

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