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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|Office of Nuclear Energy Funded Research (NEUP and UNLP Programs)
Saturday, April 5, 2025|9:00–10:20AM MDT|Gran Quivera 1
Session Chair:
Tyler D. Newitt (INL)
Alternate Chair:
Cece Bell
Session Organizer:
Ashley Machado
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Design and Analysis of Gas Sparging Mass Transfer Experiment for Molten Salt Applications
9:00–9:20AM MDT
Andrew Hutsell (Young Members Group), Ryan P. McGuire (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Ethan M. Villarreal (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Jeremy Lopez (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Lane B. Carasik (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.)
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Experimental Investigation Regarding the Determination of Microbubble Geometry in Molten Salt Sparging Environments
9:20–9:40AM MDT
Ethan M. Villarreal (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Andrew Hutsella (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.), Lane Carasik (Virginia Commonwealth Univ.)
Automating Spectroscopic Analysis of Lithium Isotopic Composition with Convolutional Neural Networks
9:40–10:00AM MDT
Jason P. Clifford (NCSU), Lauren A. Kohler (NCSU), Julianna M. White (NCSU), Nusrat Karim (NCSU), Elizabeth Kautz (NCSU), Xu Wu (NCSU)
Development of a Graphite Pebble Test Bed for Experimental Validation of Pebble Flow Simulations
10:00–10:20AM MDT
Ethan H. Nicolls (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Ming Fang (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Sohaib S. Malik (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Timothy Grunloh (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Caleb S. Brooks (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Angela D. Fulvio (Univ. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
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