National awards to be presented at ANS Annual Conference
Ahead of this year’s Annual Conference, which is taking place June 15–18 in Chicago, the American Nuclear Society is excited to recognize exceptional individuals in the nuclear community. This season’s national award recipients and new Fellows of ANS will receive official recognition during the opening plenary session on Monday, June 16.
Announcements for presidential citations from ANS President Lisa Marshall and the awards presented by the Society’s 19 professional divisions are on the horizon and will also be celebrated at the Annual Conference.
Fellows of ANS
Chavers
Johnathan Chavers, Southern Nuclear Operating Company, in recognition of his pivotal leadership in advancing the U.S. Accident Tolerant Fuel program and other innovations in commercial nuclear fuel for light water reactors. His work has aligned stakeholders, fostered collaborations, and communicated effectively on an international stage, driving innovation and strategic direction while mitigating risks.
Dickman
Paul T. Dickman, Argonne National Laboratory, in recognition of his exceptional expertise in the environmental management of nuclear materials worldwide, his significant contributions to the efficient regulation of civilian nuclear energy, and his instrumental role in driving positive changes to nuclear policy both nationally and internationally. His work has profoundly advanced the safe and effective use of nuclear technology, reflecting his dedication to excellence and global impact in the field.
Pimblott
Simon Pimblott, Idaho National Laboratory, in recognition of his outstanding scientific and technical leadership in both academia and at INL. His pioneering work in developing and applying stochastic simulation methodologies has significantly advanced the understanding and prediction of nonhomogeneous chemical effects of radiation in extreme environments, making a profound impact on the field of nuclear science and technology.
Sjoden
Glenn E. Sjoden, University of Utah, in recognition of pioneering parallel computing in particle transport equations and adaptive numerical methods, impacting reactor core modeling, fuel burnup, nuclear security, and medical diagnostics; for contributing to advancement of U.S. national security in treaty compliance, nuclear forensics, and global nonproliferation; and for mentoring and educating the next generation of nuclear engineers and scientists.
Song
Chul-Hwa Song, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, in recognition of his outstanding research contributions to advancing nuclear reactor thermal hydraulics and safety, and for his 40 years of tireless leadership at KAERI, fostering international collaboration and innovation.
Stanek
Chris Stanek, Los Alamos National Laboratory, in recognition of his pioneering contributions to fuel and materials research and his exceptional leadership in advancing modeling and simulation for nuclear energy.
Walter H. Zinn Medal
Rhodes
Joel D. Rhodes III, Studsvik Scandpower, in recognition of outstanding technical leadership in the development, production, distribution, and support of the Studsvik Core Management System, which is extensively used throughout the world for steady-state and transient reactor physics analysis.
Untermyer & Cisler Reactor Technology Medal (AESJ)
Hu
Merzari
Rui Hu, Argonne National Laboratory, and Elia Merzari, Pennsylvania State University, in recognition of their achievements in science and engineering of thermal fluids to advance nuclear reactor technology and leadership in a multilaboratory program on advancement of state-of-the-art in thermal fluids simulations in support of design and licensing of advanced reactors.
Landis Young Member Engineering Achievement Award
Capps
Nathan Allen Capps, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, for his leadership in advancing the safe and economic expansion of nuclear power by leveraging advanced modeling and simulation to facilitate accelerated testing and licensing of high-burnup and accident tolerant fuel.
Perfetti
Christopher Perfetti, University of New Mexico, for advancing the state of the art in Monte Carlo particle transport methods applied to the sensitivity analysis of nuclear reactors and nuclear criticality safety.
Zhang
Fan Zhang, Georgia Institute of Technology, for pioneering contributions to nuclear cybersecurity through innovative machine learning approaches, developing patent-pending technology, and establishing Georgia Tech as a leader in the field. Her groundbreaking work with the International Atomic Energy Agency and on robot-assisted nuclear plant monitoring demonstrates exceptional impact on global nuclear safety and security.
Mishima Award
Allen
Todd Allen, University of Michigan, for distinguished contributions in understanding irradiation and environmental effects in materials, in developing new platforms for the dissemination of research work, and in the creation and implementation of national and international programs to advance the performance and associated scientific basis for materials for nuclear energy systems.
Special Award: Secure digital control systems for advanced reactors/Advancement of enabling technologies for advanced reactors
Ammon
Robert C. Ammon Jr., Curtiss Wright Nuclear Group, Scientech, in recognition of his achievements that are a testament to his unwavering dedication, technical acumen, and innovative spirit. His relentless pursuit of excellence will ensure that advanced reactor designs are brought to full fruition, creating a secure, carbon-free future for generations to come.
