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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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The human factor in licensing and operating the next generation of nuclear plants
As human factors specialists working at the intersection of human performance and nuclear operations, we are witnessing one of the nuclear sector’s most significant transitions in decades. The emergence of small modular reactors, microreactors, and other advanced designs is reshaping the industry’s landscape. Digital instrumentation and controls, passive safety systems, and increased automation are creating opportunities for greater safety margins and more flexible operation. These same features also fundamentally redefine what it means to “operate” a nuclear plant. Interactions among human roles, automation, and passive systems shape how people maintain awareness, exercise judgment, and intervene when necessary. These developments affect both operational realities and the regulatory foundations on which nuclear safety is built.
Nuclear Plant Instrumentation and Control & Human-Machine Interface Technology (NPIC&HMIT 2025)
Technical Session
Tuesday, June 17, 2025|3:15–5:15PM CDT|Chicago Ballroom E
Session Chair:
Man Gyun Na
Alternate Chair:
Johannes Pickelmann
Session Organizer:
Hyun Gook Kang
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Framatome I&C Diversity Strategy - Consideration of Regulator / Plant Specific DiD&D Requirements
3:15–3:35PM CDT
Johannes Pickelmann (Framatome)
Paper
Approaches for Defense-in-Depth and Diversity (D3) Analysis for Advanced Reactor Deployment
3:35–3:55PM CDT
Jerry Mauck (Paragon Energy Solutions), Glenn Lang (Paragon Energy Solutions), Michael Howard (Numerical Solutions), Edward L. Quinn (Paragon Energy Solutions)
Presentation Slides (Visible to Attendees)
Proactive Monitoring and Assessment Framework for Mitigation Actions in Nuclear Power Plant Operations
3:55–4:15PM CDT
Ji Hun Park (Chosun University), Min Seon Kim (Chosun University), Man Gyun Na (Chosun University)
AI-Based Condition Diagnosis of Electronic Components for Improving Operational Efficiency of Reactor Protection System
4:15–4:35PM CDT
Ho Jun Lee (Chosun Univ.), Hye Seon Jo (Chosun University), Man Gyun Na (Chosun University)
Quantum Machine Learning (QML) for Enhanced Malware Detection: A Hybrid Approach with Quantum Neural Network (QNN)
4:35–4:55PM CDT
Masrura Tasnim (Clark Atlanta Univ.), Jobair Hossain Faruk (New York Institute of Technology), Kishor Datta Gupta (Clark Atlanta Univ.), Roy George (Clark Atlanta Univ.)
ViBRANT Applied as a Closed Loop Flux and Thermal Surrogate
4:55–5:15PM CDT
Anthony L. Crawford (INL), Andrew Heim (INL), Lisa Moore-McAteer (INL), Joshua Daw (INL), Kevin Tsai (INL), Casey White (INL), Rhett Rovig (INL), Rowdie Shepard (INL)
Presented by John Jackson (INL)
