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2021 News

	Sensor based on quantum physics could detect SARS-CoV-2 virus Mathematical simulations show the new approach may offer faster, cheaper, and more accurate detection, including identifying new variants.
	World’s longest flexible fiber battery MIT engineers produce a rechargeable battery that can be woven and washed, and could provide power for fiber-based electronic devices and sensors.
	2020–2021 Del Favero Prize Lectures The Del Favero Thesis Prize winners Dr. Cong Su (2020) and Dr. Yixiang Liu (2021) will present their lectures on December 15.
	Radio-frequency wave scattering improves fusion simulations By incorporating the scattering of RF waves into fusion simulations, MIT physicists improve heating and current drive predictions for fusion plasmas.
	Options for the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant Researchers argue the plant could provide multiple benefits for California, including desalinated water and clean hydrogen fuel.
	Two NSE projects win MITEI Seed Fund grants Jacopo Buongiorno, Jeffrey Freidberg, Koroush Shirvan, and Dennis Whyte receve MIT Energy Initiative Seed Fund grants for their early-stage energy research projects. Awards support research to improve the efficiency, scalability, and adoption of clean energy technologies.
	VIDEO: Mike Short — Wizard Professor Professor Mike Short is a wizard professor, casting spells on his students, whom he refers to as "raw stuff" and "absolutely brilliant" as he leads them through personalized, unique, and often outrageous-sounding assignments that help them not only understand, but also come to love the subject.
	Six from MIT named American Physical Society Fellows for 2021 NSE’s Bilge Yildiz and Laura Grego along with Lydia Bourouiba, Hong Liu, Thomas Peacock, and Lindley Winslow, are named 2021 fellows for their contributions to physics.
	Creating dynamic symmetry in quantum systems MIT researchers develop a new way to control and measur eenergy levels in a diamond crystal could improve qubits in quantum computers
	Mentorship program, important step toward DEI efforts at NSE The NSE’s Graduate Application Assistance Program (GAAP) is a step toward fixing that inequity. The launch comes at a time when there is a growing momentum to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM fields.
	MathWorks fellow, Haowei Xu, is creating faster, light-driven computer technologies Xu, a PhD student in NSE, is seeking new, more efficient materials to be utilized for the construction of computer components.
	MIT researchers find a new way to control magnets Reversible system can flip the magnetic orientation of particles with a small voltage; could lead to faster data storage and smaller sensors.
	Anne White to co-chair the Climate Nucleus White and Selin will lead a new faculty committee to drive MIT's climate action plan over the next three years.
	MIT-designed project achieves major advance toward fusion energy New superconducting magnet breaks magnetic field strength records, paving the way for practical, commercial, carbon-free power.
	NSE UROP Summer Research Festival Friday, September 3, 2021. 1:00 PM eastern Time. Showcasing undergraduate research in the Department.
	A peculiar state of matter in layers of semiconductors MIT researchers demonstrate a superlattice, embedded with nanodots, that is immune from dissipating energy to the environment, could benefit quantum computing
	Using graphene foam to filter toxins from drinking water MIT-led research team fashions graphene foam into device that can extract uranium and other heavy metals from tap water.
	Vapor-collection technology saves water while clearing the air System could reclaim pure water from power plant cooling towers; at-scale prototypes tested on MIT facilities have proven effective.
	Investigating materials for nuclear power A longstanding interest in radiation’s effects on metals has drawn Michael Short into new areas such as nuclear security and microreactors.
	Waging a two-pronged campaign against climate change With a nuclear energy startup and cost-modeling tool, PhD student Robbie Stewart aims to speed construction of new plants for decarbonizing the economy
	Why nuclear batteries offer a new approach to carbon-free energy Jacopo Buongiorno and others say factory-built microreactors trucked to usage sites could be a safe, efficient option for decarbonizing electricity systems.
	Professor Emeritus Sow-Hsin Chen, global expert in neutron science and devoted mentor, dies at 86 Novel contributions advanced dynamical properties of supercooled water and small-angle neutron and X-ray scattering over a 50-year career.
	Infrared cameras and artificial intelligence provide insight into boiling Matteo Bucci and colleagues train a neural network to predict a “boiling crisis,” with potential applications for cooling computer chips and nuclear reactors.
	Mingda Li wins DoE Early Career Award Mingda Li received a 2021 Early Career Research Award given by the DoE Basic Energy Sciences Program for his work in machine learning augmented multimodal neutron scattering for emergent topological materials.
	Michael Short wins 2021 Teaching With Digital Technology Awards Short, one of 23 winners of the 2021 Teaching With Digital Technology Awards, was nominated for excellence in digital teaching for both fully online classes as well as those which were a hybrid of online and in person.
	Going to extremes Whether testing high-field fusion magnets or his own physical endurance, Theo Mouratidis pushes the limits.
	Congratulations NSE Graduates! MIT’s virtual commencement ceremony is on June 4th. Twenty-four NSE students graduate this year.
	Novel portable technology offers boost for nuclear security, arms control Areg Danagoulian and MIT team devise compact, affordable system for identifying elemental composition of nuclear and other materials.
	2021 NSE + ANS Annual Awards The Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering and the student chapter of the American Nuclear Society hosted their annual awards event virtually on May 20, 2020.
	Keeping humanity central to solving climate change NSE’s Mike Short and a team of MIT scholars are helping to solve the economic, cultural, and political dimensions of the world’s energy and climate challenges.
	Collaborators in climate action NSE faculty, alums discussed benefits and challenges of MIT–industry research collaborations targeting technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at a recent MIT symposium on climate action.
	On course to create a fusion power plant How an MIT engineering course became an incubator for fusion design innovations
	Powering the energy transition with better storage Researchers evaluate the role and value of long-duration energy storage technologies in securing a carbon-free electric grid.
	Nuclear solutions for society — past and present NSE’s Rose Lecture focuses on evolving role of nuclear technologies in meeting grand challenges, including the climate crisis
	New approach for longer lasting, more powerful lithium batteries Use of a novel electrolyte could allow advanced metal electrodes and higher voltages, boosting capacity and cycle life.
	Third Edition of Nuclear Systems Volume I The third edition introduces the principal characteristics of emerging technologies in advanced reactor designs using alternate liquid metal, gas, and molten salt coolant options, and expands chapters to include new analysis approaches and correlation methods.
	A streamlined approach to determining thermal properties of crystalline solids and alloys Machine learning techniques offer big advantages over standard experimental and theoretical approaches.
	NSE’s Erica Salazar one of 20 selected WISDM fellowship Women in Innovation and STEM Database at MIT has selected 20 women to take part in a Story Collider communications skills training. The program promotes the visibility of women in the MIT academic community, increases gender diversity in innovation and entrepreneurship, and makes it easier to find talented and diverse speakers for various events.
	NSE’s Mike Short named 2021 MacVicar Faculty Fellow Short joins an elite group of scholars from across the Institute who are committed to curricular innovation, scientific research, and improving the student experience through teaching, mentoring, and advising.
	2021 Graduate Research Expo The 2021 NSE Graduate Research Expo will be held virtually on March 19 from 11:00AM to 12:45PM, EST.
	A nuclear battery-powered boost New consortium led by Jacopo Buongiorno advances portable fleet of compact reactors as faster path to zero-carbon future.
	Mr William D. Magwood IV to deliver 2021 Rose Lecture Mr. William D. Magwood IV, Director-General of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), will deliver the 2021 David J. Rose Lecture on March 4, 2021.
	New fiber optic temperature sensing approach to keep fusion power plants running MIT’s Erica Salazar shows that faster detection of thermal shifts can prevent disruptive quench events in the HTS magnets used in tokamak fusion devices.
	“Futurizing” undergraduate teaching Associate Professor Michael Short's innovative approach can be seen in the two nuclear science and engineering courses he’s transformed.
	Michael J. Driscoll, leader in nuclear engineering and beloved mentor, dies at 86 Emeritus professor’s contributions over a span of seven decades advanced nuclear waste disposal and fuel cycle development
	NSE Nuclear Winter School Goes Virtual. January 12 & 13, 2021 The Nuclear Winter School is an opportunity for current undergraduate students to explore the Nuclear Science and Engineering Department and MIT.