{"id":1524,"date":"2025-09-17T14:46:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T18:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ne.ncsu.edu\/prag\/?page_id=1524"},"modified":"2025-09-18T09:26:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T13:26:29","slug":"caleb-a-ward","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ne.ncsu.edu\/prag\/members\/graduate-students\/caleb-a-ward\/","title":{"rendered":"Caleb A. Ward"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Graduate Research Assistant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Email:<\/strong> caward6@ncsu.edu<\/a>
Office:<\/strong> BR 2333<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Research Description<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My research interests are at the intersection of nuclear propulsion, marine engineering, and energy policy, with an emphasis on developing sustainable nuclear systems for maritime applications. I intend to pursue a Master\u2019s degree in Nuclear Engineering followed by a Ph.D., with the goal of becoming a subject matter expert in maritime nuclear propulsion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Background<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I am a Mechanical Engineer at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII located in Newport News, Virginia. As one of only two shipyards capable of designing and manufacturing nuclear-powered submarines, NNS offers the opportunity to work directly with advanced nuclear technologies. I currently serve in the Submarine Fluid Systems group. Prior to beginning my full-time role, I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Ocean Engineering from Texas A&M University, where I participated in research groups focused on the thermal hydraulics of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) and contributed to the construction of multiple remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for research purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Ph.D.<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Expected 2032<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Nuclear Engineering
North Carolina State University<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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M.S.<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Expected 2028<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Nuclear Engineering
North Carolina State University<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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B.S.<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
2025<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ocean Engineering
Texas A&M University<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

External Profiles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n