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Shanbin Shi
THL Director, Director of NuScale E2 Center at RPI
Associate Professor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Research Focus
Multiphase Flow Experiments and Modeling, Phase Change Heat Transfer, Nuclear Reactor Thermal Hydraulics, Nuclear-based Integrated Energy System, Thermal and Fluids Engineering, Cryogenic Propellant Storage and Transfer
Bio
Dr. Shanbin Shi joined the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) as an Assistant Professor in 2018. He received his Ph.D. degree in Nuclear Engineering at Purdue University.
Muiz Adekunle Agbaje
Graduate Research Assistant
M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering (Energy), Yildiz Technical University, 2021
B.Eng Mechanical Engineering, University of Ilorin, 2015
I have 3 years of working experience in the oil and energy industry as a piping/mechanical design engineer. My research interests include the design and analysis of heat transfer methods in high-temperature energy conversion and storage systems. Also interested in exploring the design and development of novel technologies related to thermal systems for safe and efficient energy conversion.
Muiz
Peter Iascone
Graduate Research Assistant
B.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
My research focuses on conducting multiphase flow experiments and simulations to understand and optimize fluid dynamcis and heat transfer across various industries. I am currently working on development of a comprehensive annular two phase flow database including entrained droplets with the Annular Flow Test Facility at RPI. I am also working on the modeling and simulation of cryogenic propellant storage and transfer in space.
Caleb Malinowski
Graduate Research Assistant
B.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
My research is centralized around multiphase flow experimental investigations, with an emphasis on the modeling of high temperature solid particle dynamics. I am currently developing an experimental test facility at the RPI THL for modeling fuel dispersal under postulated LOCA conditions for LWRs. I am also interested in exploring the underlying physics related to boiling heat transfer on spherical and irregularly shaped particles as they interact with surrogate reactor coolant.
Noah Rebecca
Master's student
B.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Noah's research centers on implementing Discrete Element Methods (DEM) to model fuel dispersal in the context of Fuel Fragmentation, Relocation and Dispersal (FFRD) studies in postulated loss of coolant accidents in pressurized water reactors.
Michael Goldshteyn
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
My research focuses on exploring methods of rocket engine cooling using numerical methods. I am developing a Computational Fluid Dynamics model to explore optimal geometries and material properties for heat transfer in a coolant chamber under various fluid conditions. Other interests include advanced propulsion systems and multiphase flow.
Alumni
Ilyas Yilgor, Ph.D.
Fall 2024
Eymon Lan, Ph.D.
Summer 2024
Avinash Moharana, Ph.D.
Summer 2024
Sungbeen Park
Exchange Student Intern
Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST)
Jordan Crist, M.Eng.
Spring 2023
Eric Lowden, M.Eng.
Spring 2023
Drew Voli, URP
Tierney Dugan, URP
Harrison Bass, URP
Junwoo Park
Exchange Student Intern
Seoul National University, South Korea
Minjee Cho
Exchange Student Intern
Chung-Ang University, South Korea
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