Michael Acton
About Michael Acton
Michael Acton is a Thermal Science Senior Associate at Exponent, where he has worked since 2019. He completed his PhD in Nuclear Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has previous experience as a Computational Fluid Dynamics Intern at TerraPower LLC.
Work at Exponent
Michael Acton has been employed at Exponent as a Thermal Science Senior Associate since 2019. In this role, he focuses on thermal science applications, leveraging his expertise in nuclear engineering and fluid dynamics. His work involves analyzing thermal systems and providing insights into their performance and efficiency. He operates from the company's office in Natick, MA.
Education and Expertise
Michael Acton holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nuclear Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2014 to 2019. Prior to this, he earned a degree in Nuclear Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology, completing his studies there from 2010 to 2014. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in thermal science and engineering principles.
Background
Michael Acton began his academic journey at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, where he studied Nuclear Engineering from 2010 to 2014. He then advanced to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, pursuing a PhD in Nuclear Science and Engineering from 2014 to 2019. Following his doctoral studies, he joined Exponent, bringing his academic knowledge into practical applications in thermal science.
Previous Experience
Before his current position at Exponent, Michael Acton worked as a Computational Fluid Dynamics Intern at TerraPower LLC in 2016. This internship lasted for three months and took place in Bellevue, WA. During this time, he gained practical experience in computational modeling and analysis, contributing to projects related to fluid dynamics in thermal systems.