Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences
Sustainable energy solutions, nuclear security and nonproliferation, plasmas for water treatment, the country’s most powerful laser, and more.
#1
Nuclear Leaders and Best
NERS is consistently ranked as the top Nuclear Engineering grad program in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
6:1
Undergraduate to Faculty Ratio
Most of our undergrads are actively involved in research and have co-authored papers in scientific journals.
$37.4m
2024 Research
Funding
Research opportunities abound for our undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, and faculty.
NEA Global Forum Symposium
Explore how nuclear education is shaping our global energy future
Join us Tuesday, September 30 through Thursday, October 2, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Clint Ballinger named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
The NERS alum was recognized for innovations in nanomaterials and impact as an educator and entrepreneur.
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Kevin Field receives 2025 Henry Russel Award
U-M honored the NERS professor for his extraordinary early-career impact in research, education, and mentorship.
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![[Alt: A graphic of a nuclear microreactor titled: standard ISO container dimensions. A rectangular metal apparatus contains four long silver cylinders positioned parallel to ground. Labels point to a motor below the cylinders, the coupled core at the center of the cylinders, and a generator to the right of the cylinders.]](https://ners.engin.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-27-at-1.53.06 PM.jpg)
Reinforcement learning for nuclear microreactor control
A machine learning approach outcompetes the industry standard for adjusting power generation to meet demand, especially in imperfect conditions.
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Shuai Che leads milestone molten salt experiment at Thermal Hydraulics Lab
In this Q&A, the THL team shares the technical milestones, engineering challenges, and lessons learned from operating the molten salt pump Shaft Seal Test Facility for over 2,300 hours, placing the lab among a select group of molten salt research leaders.
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About the Field
What can you study at NERS? Nuclear engineering goes well beyond nuclear power.