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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.
Technical Session|Sponsored by MSTD|Cosponsored by HFICD
Tuesday, June 13, 2023|3:15–5:00PM EDT|Marriott 10
Session Chair:
Cynthia A. Adkins
Alternate Chair:
Jake R. Quincey
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Non-Destructive Characterization of Nuclear Materials Through X-ray Absorption and Diffraction Contrast Tomography: Case Study on Surrogate TRISO Particle
3:15–3:35PM EDT
Mehmet Topsakal (Brookhaven), Simerjeet K. Gill (Brookhaven)
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Investigation of SiC Crack Propagation for Future Reactors: A Literature Review
3:35–3:55PM EDT
Spencer Doran (Oregon State), Tianyi Chen (Oregon State)
Comparison of Ni/NiF2 and Ag/AgF for a Stable Redox Couple for Molten Fluoride Salt Reference Electrodes
3:55–4:15PM EDT
S.A. Dowben (Univ. Utah), J. Steppan (HiFunda), S. Choi (Univ. Utah), S.E. Bae (Univ. Utah), O. Dale (Univ. Utah), T. Meaders (Univ. Utah), M.F. Simpson (Univ. Utah)
High-Performance Multimodal Sensor for Simultaneous Temperature and Strain Sensing at High Temperature
4:15–4:35PM EDT
Md. Omarsany Bappy (Univ. Notre Dame), Qiang Jiang (Univ. Notre Dame), Stephanie Atampugre (Univ. Notre Dame), Alexander Heifetz (ANL), Yanliang Zhang (Univ. Notre Dame)
Response Function for Optical Fiber Based Gamma Thermometer in Data Analytic Methodology
4:35–4:55PM EDT
Thomas E. Blue (Ohio State), Joshua T. Jones (Ohio State)
