Education

Dipl. Ing., Nuclear Engineering, Czech Technical University, 1981
Sc.D., Nuclear Engineering,Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1994

Research Interests

Thermal hydraulic and neutronic aspects of nuclear systems; development of innovative reactor designs with enhanced safety and improved economics; nuclear fuel cycle.

Other Professional Activities (last five years)

• Member, Expert Committee on Nuclear Power Plant Thermal Hydraulic Analysis of the Czech State Office for Nuclear Safety (CSONS), 1995 – present
• Member, Expert Committee on Nuclear Fuel of the CSONS, 1997 – present
• Member, Advisory Committee for the Chairman of the CSONS, 1998 – present
• Technical Program Chair, International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plant, (ICAPP), 2003-2004

Patents

US patent #5,442,668, issued 8/15/1995,
Title: Passive Pressure Tube Light Water Cooled and Moderated Reactor
Patent Holders: N.E. Todreas, M.J. Driscoll, P. Hejzlar, and J.R. Tang

Patent is for a new pressure-tube, light water cooled and moderated reactor of large power output having matrix-type fuel within pressure tubes that allow to dissipate decay heat in the absence of primary coolant without exceeding fuel and pressure tube design limits.

Honors and Awards

• Graduation with Rank of Distinction, Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic 1981
• Fulbright Scholarship, 1989-1994

Selected Recent Publications

1. Romano A., Boscher T., Hejzlar P., Kazimi M.S. and Todreas N.E., "Implications of Alternative Strategies for Transition to Sustainable Fuel Cycles”, Nucl. Sci. Eng., Vol. 154, pp. 1-27, 2006.
2. V. Dostal, P. Hejzlar, and M.J. Driscoll, "High Performance Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Cycle for Next Generation Nuclear Reactors”, Nuclear Technology, Vol. 154, pp.265-282, June 2006.
3. P. Hejzlar, M.J. Pope, W.C. Williams and M.J. Driscoll, "Gas Cooled Fast Reactor for Generation IV Service”, Progress in Nuclear energy, Vol., 47, No. 1-4, pp. 271-282, 2005.
4. Greenspan E., Hejzlar P., Sekimoto H., Toshinski G., and Wade D., "New Fuel Cycle And Fuel Management Options in Heavy Liquid Metal Cooled Reactors", Nuclear Technology, Vol. 151, pp.177-191, August 2005.
5. Pagani L.P., Apostolakis G.E., and Hejzlar P., "The Impact of Uncertainties on the Performance of Passive Systems”, Nuclear Technology, Vol., 149, pp. 129-140, 2005.
6. M.J. Driscoll and P. Hejzlar, "Reactor Physics Challenges in Gen-IV Reactor Design”, Nuclear Engineering and Technology, Vol. 37, No.1, February 2005.
7. E. Shwageraus, P. Hejzlar, and M. S. Kazimi, "A Combined Nonfertile and UO2 PWR Fuel Assembly for Actinide Waste Minimization”, Nuclear Technology, Vol. 149, pp. 281-303, March 2005.
8. E. Shwageraus, P. Hejzlar, and M. S. Kazimi, "Use of Thorium for Transmutation of Plutonium and Minor Actinides in PWRs”, Nuclear Technology, Vol. 147, pp. 53-68, July 2004.
9. Pavel Hejzlar, Jacopo Boungiorno, Phillip MacDonald, and Neil Todreas, "Design Strategy and Constraints for Medium Power Lead-alloy Cooled Actinide Burners", Nuclear Technology, Vol. 147, pp. 321-343, September 2004.
10. Neil Todreas, Phillip MacDonald , Pavel Hejzlar, Jacopo Buongiorno, and Eric P. Loewen, "Medium Power Lead Alloy Reactors – Missions for this Reactor Technology", Nuclear Technology, Vol. 147, pp. 305-320, September 2004.
11. Pavel Hejzlar and Cliff Davis, "Performance of Lead Alloy Cooled Concepts Balanced for Actinide Burning and Electricity Production", Nuclear Technology, Vol. 147, pp. 344-367, September 2004.
12. Antonino Romano, Pavel Hejzlar, and Neil E Todreas, "Fertile-Free Fast Lead-Cooled Incinerators for Efficient Actinide Burning", Nuclear Technology, Vol. 147, pp. 368-387, September 2004.
13. Vaclav Dostal,  Pavel Hejzlar and, Neil E. Todreas, "Medium Power Lead Alloy Fast Reactor Balance of Plant Options", Nuclear Technology, Vol. 147, pp. 388-405, September 2004.
14. P. Hejzlar, D. Feng, Y. Yuan, M. S. Kazimi, H. Feinroth, B. Hao, E. J. Lahoda, and H. Hamilton, "The Design and Manufacturing of Annular Fuel for High Power Density and Improved Safety in PWRs", 2004 International Meeting on LWR Fuel Performance, Orlando, Florida, September 19-22, 2004.