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The research in the ARTISANS group revolves around uncertainty quantification (UQ) and scientific machine learning (SciML). The goal is to combine SciML, experimentation and modeling & simulation (M&S) into a unified approach to improve the predictive capabilities of computer models and enable reduced reliance on expensive measurement data. Additionally, the application of such research will be focused on risk and economics evaluations of advanced nuclear reactors, such as small modular reactors and micro-reactors. The ultimate goal is to dramatically reduce the capital and operating costs of nuclear systems to maintain global technology leadership for nuclear energy.
Our main research interests include: (1) calibration, validation, data assimilation, uncertainty and sensitivity analysis; (2) computational statistics, reduced order modeling; (3) Bayesian inverse problems; (4) scientific machine learning and deep generative learning; (5) system thermal-hydraulics, nuclear fuel performance modeling, multi-physics coupled simulation; (6) advanced reactors, small modular reactors, micro-reactors.
Recent News
- Dr. Wu to participate in new DOE NNSA university consortiumThe U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation has awarded $25 million to the “Enabling Capabilities in Technology…
- Chris and Sofiia attended the 2024 DOE NNSA UPR MeetingChris and Sofiia attended the 2024 DOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) University Program Review (UPR) Meeting at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX during…
- Farah, Alie and Lauren presented at the BEPU Conference in Lucca ItalyPhD students Farah, Alie, and undergraduate student (incoming PhD) Lauren attended the 2024 Best Estimate Plus Uncertainty International Conference (BEPU 2024) at Lucca, Italy during…
- Chris’s paper accepted by Progress in Nuclear EnergyChris’s journal article titled “Design Considerations and Monte Carlo Criticality Analysis of Spiral Plate Heat Exchangers for Molten Salt Reactors” has been accepted for publication…
- Lauren selected for ANS John and Muriel Landis ScholarshipLauren has been selected for the 2024-2025 ANS John and Muriel Landis Scholarship! She will receive $5,000 fund support each year for up to five…
- Soffiia awarded ANS general scholarshipSofiia has been selected for the American Nuclear Society (ANS) general scholarship.
- Dr. Wu elected to the ANS THD Executive committeeDr. Wu has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Thermal Hydraulics Division of the American Nuclear Society (ANS).
- Dr. Wu selected for the Distinguished Early Career AwardDr. Wu has been awarded the US DOE Office of Nuclear Energy Distinguished Early Career Program (DECP). He will receive $625,000 funding support over the…
- Jason and Sofiia awarded US DOE UNLP scholarshipsBoth Jason and Sofiia have been awarded the $10,000 US DOE University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP) Scholarship for the 2024 – 2025 academic year.