Dr. Steven Shannon, professor of nuclear engineering, has been named Director of Graduate Program (DGP). The DGP plays a critical role in overseeing graduate education at the department level in variety of areas – oversight, advising, financial support, program development and evaluation.

Shannon takes over from Dr. Korukonda Murty, Progress Energy Distinguished Professor of Nuclear Engineering, who has served for over twelve years diligently in this position.

Both scholars continue their roles as professors and researchers – Murty in nuclear materials and Shannon in industrial applications of plasma discharges.