Research Interests
- Machine learning
- Dynamic PRA
- Pattern recognition
- Data mining
- Model optimization
- Equipment reliability
- Process automation
- Dynamic stochastic systems
- Data visualization
Updated CV pdf
Education
Ph.D in Nuclear Engineering, The Ohio State University
Dissertation Title: Scenario Clustering and Dynamic Probabilistic Risk Assessment
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Advisors: Dr. Tunc Aldemir and Dr. Alper Yilmaz
M.S. in Nuclear Engineering, The Ohio State University
Thesis Title: Reliability Modeling of Digital Control Systems Using the Markov/Cell-To-Cell Mapping Technique
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Advisor: Dr. Tunc Aldemir
Laurea in Ingegneria Nucleare, Politecnico di Milano
Thesis Title: Study of Pressurized Water Reactors for Space Applications
Advisor: Dr. Carlo Lombardi
Employment
R&D Scientist (August 2011 - Present), Idaho National Laboratory
Graduate Research Assistant (2005 - 2011), The Ohio State University
Awards
2014 George Apostolakis Fellowship (International Association for Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management, IAPSAM)
PSA 2013 Award "First runner-up for best student paper"; co-author of the paper "Adaptive Sampling Algorithms for Probabilistic Risk Assessment of Nuclear Simulations"
INL Award: In recognition of contributions in the accomplishments of the Level 2 milestone report and also the follow-up interaction with EPRI
INL Award: In recognition of exceptional research contributions to project management on the RISMC pathway within LWRS
ANS Nuclear Installation Safety Division: Honorable Mention Award for the paper "Adaptive sampling using support vector machines"
INL Gold Medal for Outstanding Personal Work Performance
OSU Nuclear Engineering Achievement Award for Distinguished Research Support
OSU Nuclear Engineering Excellence in Research Award
OSU Nuclear Engineering Excellence in Scholarship Award
OSU Nuclear Engineering Achievement Award for Instant Impact
OSU Nuclear Engineering Achievement Award for Service and Outreach
