Alicia Raftery
About Alicia Raftery
Alicia Raftery is an Associate Staff member at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2018. She has a diverse educational background in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Health Engineering, with degrees from institutions including KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Texas A&M University.
Current Position at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Alicia Raftery has been serving as Associate Staff at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2018. In this role, she engages in research and development activities, contributing to various projects within the laboratory. Her position emphasizes collaboration and innovation in the field of nuclear engineering.
Previous Experience in Research and Academia
Prior to her current role, Alicia Raftery held several positions in research and academia. She worked at Purdue University as a Graduate Student from 2017 for 11 months. She also completed a Master Thesis at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in 2015 for 6 months and served as a Post Master at Los Alamos National Laboratory from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she worked at ORAU as a Post Master in 2018 for 10 months.
Educational Background in Nuclear Engineering
Alicia Raftery has a strong educational foundation in nuclear engineering. She earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Nuclear Engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, studying from 2013 to 2014. She also completed another Master of Science (MSc) in Nuclear Engineering at Grenoble INP - Phelma from 2014 to 2015. Her undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Radiological Health Engineering from Texas A&M University, which she completed from 2006 to 2011.
Study Abroad Experience
In 2008, Alicia Raftery participated in a Study Abroad Program at Växjö universitet, focusing on Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. This experience contributed to her understanding of diverse perspectives and enhanced her academic journey.