Joshua Adams

A dedicated senior Nuclear Engineering student with a solid grasp of nuclear systems, reactor physics, and radiation safety. Eager to apply academic knowledge to the industry. Known for strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative approach to projects, with a keen interest in advancing nuclear energy and safety.

• Thermodynamics in Nuclear Systems- Analyzed thermodynamics throughout primary and secondary loops of AP1000 and its components
• Nuclear Reactor Analysis- Solved 8 group neutron diffusion equation in a LWR using Python
• Fuel Assembly and 3-D Reactor Core Design and Modeling- Used Casmo5 and Simulate5 to model criticality and burnup maps in APR 1400 over several cycles
• Materials Science for Nuclear Energy Applications- Used MOOSE to analyze thermal conduction and cracking in a UO2 TRISO pellet
• Nuclear Engineering Experiments - Used hands on and simulated control panel of a TRIGA reactor to analyze properties of a reactor at different power levels and transients
• Senior Design Project - Designed a 2.5 MeV Proton beam line for neutron production.