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.

NNSA-MSIPP Acknowledgment

This website is supported by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as part of NA0004113. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by DOE, NNSA, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit NNSA Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP) | Department of Energy.

PARTNERING UNIVERSITIES

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

Workshops

Offering opportunities for students to learn about and create 3D printed parts using a variety of 3D printers and 3D printing materials such as different plastics and metals

Click the icon below to learn how to 3D print with our virtual workshop!

Outreach Programs

We recently partnered with local public schools to engage with students and introduce them to the possibilities in STEM. The purpose of this collaboration is to inspire the youth to explore science, technology, engineering, and math while also showcasing what we do at the Mechatronics Lab. It’s a way for us to connect with the community, share our work, and encourage the next generation of innovators.

    Outreach Photo Album

    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 for Summer 25′: 2/20/2025

    Meet Our Team

    • Florida International University: Dr. Ibrahim Tansel, Dr. Yiding Cao, Dr. Leonel Lagos
    • Alabama A&M University: Dr. Mebougna Drabo, Dr. Ed Pearson, Dr. Stephan U. Egarievwe
    • University of Central Florida: Dr. Dazhong Wu, Dr. Wen Shen
    • University of New Mexico: Dr. Yu-Lin Shen
    • Idaho National Labratory: Dr. J’Tia Hart
    • Los Alamos National Laboratory: Dr. Charlies R. Farrer