Adrian Edwin
Summary
Dynamic Nuclear Reactor Operator with hands-on experience at Washington State University TRIGA Research Reactor. Competent in reactor operation and radioactive material handling, complemented by strong analytical skills in gamma and alpha spectrometry. Proven ability to maintain safety standards while delivering precise data and supporting innovative radiological research initiatives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Reactor Operator
Washington State University TRIGA Research Reactor
Pullman, WA
10.2025 - Current
- Oversaw reactor instrumentation and radiation monitoring equipment, ensuring compliance with safety boundaries and responsiveness to reactor kinetics.
- Supported licensed reactor operators during startup, normal operation, shutdown, and facility calibration to ensure safe and efficient reactor performance.
- Executed maintenance on radiation detector systems, power channels, and cooling system instrumentation to maintain operational integrity and compliance.
- Follow NRC-style procedures, documentation requirements, radiological safety rules, and contamination-control standards.
Undergraduate Research Laboratory Assistant
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
01.2025 - Current
- Handled radioactive materials under supervised lab protocols, collecting data with gamma spectrometry and alpha spectrometry to contribute to research accuracy.
- Supported radiological decontamination research through material preparation, instrument calibration, and data collection, enhancing research outcomes.
- Performed neutron activation analysis to support isotope identification, activity calculations, and quantitative radiological measurements.
- Prepared samples for irradiation, heat-sealed vials, transferred materials, labeled specimens, and maintained precise records to ensure compliance and reliability.
Education
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05-2028
A.S. - Chemical Engineering
Green River College
Auburn, WA05-2025
Skills
- TRIGA reactor operation, manipulations and monitoring
- Radiological instrument calibration
- Radioactive material handling
- Gamma and alpha spectrometry
- Neutron activation analysis
- Sample preparation and heat sealing
- Cooling system instrument maintenance
- Viscometry techniques
- Process modeling
- Regression analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Aspen Plus
PROJECTS
- Radiological Decontamination Gel Research, 2025 - Present, Washington State University Nuclear Science Center, Pullman, WA, Create PVA and guar-gum gel formulations for decontamination applications using sodium borate cross-linking chemistry., Run iterative formulation trials by adjusting ingredient ratios to target flexibility, rigidity, stretchiness, and handling performance., Compile experimental observations and results into a lab report intended for inclusion and publication by the WSU Nuclear Science Center.
- Engineering Computing & Process Modeling, Utilized Excel and VBA coding to automate engineering calculations, iterative numerical-method solving, regression workflows, and technical data analysis., Build and troubleshoot Aspen Plus process models, including flowsheet setup, process assumptions, and convergence-focused model refinement.
AWARDS
- Melvin M. and Ruth M. Smith Scholarship - Washington State University
- President's Honor Roll - Washington State University
- Dean's List - Green River College
Timeline
Nuclear Reactor Operator
Washington State University TRIGA Research Reactor
10.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Research Laboratory Assistant
Washington State University
01.2025 - Current
B.S. - Chemical Engineering
Washington State University
A.S. - Chemical Engineering
Green River College