Theodore M. Besmann
Professor and Smart State Chair, Mechanical Engineering
Email: besmann@cec.sc.edu
Phone: 803-777-9853
Nuclear Energy News
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Improving space travel through nuclear propulsion and power
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Utilizing non-penetrating sensors to improve the process of storing and drying spent nuclear fuel
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CEC’s General Atomics Center seeks innovations in nuclear fuels and waste to meet future needs
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CEC professor Lucy Yu leads effort to enhance safety of nuclear fuel storage
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University of South Carolina to help lead Savannah River National Laboratory research innovation and workforce development
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Concrete nanoreinforcement research to improve durability, reduce maintenance of infrastructure
Nuclear Energy Experts and Research
Yuh J. Chao
Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Mechanical Engineering
Email: chao@cec.sc.edu
Phone: 803-777-5869
Frederick L. Dryer
Educational Foundation Distinguished Research Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Email: dryerf@mailbox.sc.edu
Phone: 803-777-9136
Travis W. Knight
Chair and Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Program Director, Nuclear Engineering Graduate Program
Email: twknight@sc.edu
Phone: 803-777-1465
Fabio Matta
Graduate Director, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Associate Professor
Email: fmatta@sc.edu
Phone: 803-777-1917
John R. Monnier
Professor, Chemical Engineering
National Academy of Engineering
Email: monnier@cec.sc.edu
Phone: 803-777-6813
Lingyu Yu
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Email: yu3@cec.sc.edu
Phone: 803-777-0070
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