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Modeling of Nuclear Materials (MNM) Group

“The Science of Survival: Exploring Materials in Radiation and Corrosion“

The MNM group at UIUC will primarily concentrate on developing integrative strategies to expedite the design of materials for advanced nuclear applications. More specifically, we will integrate multiscale modeling with advanced experimental techniques and state-of-the-art machine-learning algorithms to elucidate the connections between microstructure/microchemistry, corrosion, and radiation responses in nuclear materials. The group aims to furnish essential approaches for steering the development of advanced nuclear materials and predicting materials degradation in nuclear reactors. Research interests include: 

Multiscale modeling of microstructural evolutions of materials in nuclear applications
Chemical degradation of nuclear materials in corrosive coolant environments (e.g., molten salt, liquid metal, and high-temperature water, etc)
Synergistic effects of radiation and chemical reaction on structural materials
Data-driven materials design with desirable radiation/corrosion-resistant properties