CONSORTIUM FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN CYBER MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS FOR MODULAR NUCLEAR REACTORS (CMA-MNUR)

Consortium for research and education in CMA-MNUR is funded by National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) under Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP).  The main scope of the project is to develop a virtual design and additive manufacturing environment to build the parts of the modular nuclear reactors with the participation of the engineers from different parts of the US.  Research work will concentrate on monitoring and improving the metal 3D printing, modelling the mechanical characteristics of additively manufactured parts, implementation of the structural health monitoring methods for safe operation of nuclear reactors, and assessment of nuclear contamination.

MEET OUR TEAM

Florida International University
Alabama A&M University
University of Central Florida
University of New Mexico
Idaho National Laboratory

  • Dr. J’Tia Hart

Los Alamos National Laboratory

ACTIVITIES

Research 

The research work will focus on monitoring and improving metal 3D printing, modeling the mechanical characteristics of additively manufactured parts, implementing structural health monitoring methods for safe operation of nuclear reactors, and assessing nuclear contamination. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, the Consortium aims to develop innovative technologies and methods to improve the safety and efficiency of modular nuclear reactors.

Curriculum Development

Offering opportunities to integrate additive manufacturing and virtual design into engineering and design-related courses, developing coursework focused on nuclear safety and environmental monitoring, and creating modules focused on monitoring and improving metal 3D printing and implementing structural health monitoring methods.

Summer Internship Programs

We are offering Internship opportunities at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). If your are part of the field of Engineering, Analytics, Biology, Chemistry, Cyber or Computer Science, please send an email to Dr. Tansel (tanseli@fiu.edu). We will need the following information:

  • Letter of interest (250-300 words) focused on National and Homeland Security
  • Current Resume or CV
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Citizenship Designation
  • Stipend of $13,000
  • Deadline is 2/23/2024