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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Seconds Matter: Rethinking Nuclear Facility Security for the Modern Threat Landscape
In today’s rapidly evolving threat environment, nuclear facilities must prioritize speed and precision in their security responses—because in critical moments, every second counts. An early warning system serves as a vital layer of defense, enabling real-time detection of potential intrusions or anomalies before they escalate into full-blown incidents. By providing immediate alerts and actionable intelligence, these systems empower security personnel to respond decisively, minimizing risk to infrastructure, personnel, and the public. The ability to anticipate and intercept threats at the earliest possible stage not only enhances operational resilience but also reinforces public trust in the safety of nuclear operations. Investing in such proactive technologies is no longer optional—it’s essential for modern nuclear security.
Technical Session|Sponsored by MSTD
Wednesday, June 19, 2024|8:00–9:45AM PDT|Banyan A
Session Chair:
Jake R. Quincey
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Kenneth J. Geelhood
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Shielded Irradiation Facility Design for use in the High Flux Isotope Reactor
8:00–8:20AM PDT
Richard Howard (ORNL), Abby Till (ORNL), Zain Karriem (ORNL)
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Current Status of the AMIS Ion Irradiation Facility at Argonne
8:20–8:40AM PDT
Peter Mouche (ANL), Laura Jamison (ANL), Brahim Mustapha (ANL), Yinbin Miao (ANL), William Limestall (ANL), Abdellatif Yacout (ANL)
Investigation of Gamma/Heavy Ion Irradiated Materials and Nuclear Graphite Studies by use of Positron Annihilation
8:40–9:00AM PDT
Jagoda Urban-Klaehn (INL), Tianyi Chen (Oregon State), Jacy K. Conrad (INL), Arvin Cunningham (INL), Anne Gaffney (INL), Spencer Doran (Oregon State), Di Chen (INL), Milad Ghayoor (Oregon State), Somayeh Pasebani (Oregon State)
Neutron PIE: Accelerating Post-Irradiation Examination with Advanced Neutron Imaging for Next-Gen. Nuclear Reactor Materials
9:00–9:20AM PDT
Alexander M. Long (LANL), Sven C. Vogel (LANL)
Microstructural Properties of Laser Welded 304 Austenitic Steel in Underwater Environment
9:20–9:30AM PDT
Danbi Song (Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials), Sujin Lee (Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials), Jungsoo Choi (Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials), Induck Park (Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials)
Application of CVD and CVI Techniques to Deposit ZrC Coatings on Complex Geometries
9:30–9:40AM PDT
Ryan Heldt (ORNL), Eddie Lopez-Honorato (ORNL), Tyler Gerczak (ORNL), Peter Doyle (ORNL), Grant Helmreich (ORNL), Katherine Montoya (ORNL), Dylan Richardson (ORNL)
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