Andrew Conant
About Andrew Conant
Andrew Conant is an R&D Associate Nuclear Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2021. He has a strong background in nuclear engineering, having held various roles in research and safety at notable institutions, including a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Andrew Conant currently serves as an R&D Associate Nuclear Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2021 and is involved in research and development activities within the Nuclear Security Modeling group. His work focuses on reactor physics and modeling, contributing to advancements in nuclear engineering.
Previous Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Prior to his current role, Andrew Conant worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Nuclear Engineering Modeling and Simulation from 2019 to 2021. He also completed a Nuclear Safety Internship at the same institution from 2018 to 2019. His experiences at Oak Ridge have provided him with a solid foundation in nuclear engineering practices.
Education and Academic Background
Andrew Conant studied at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering from 2014 to 2015, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nuclear Engineering from 2016 to 2019. He also completed a Minor in French during his undergraduate studies.
Experience in Nuclear Engineering and Nonproliferation
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Andrew Conant worked as a Nuclear Nonproliferation International Safeguards Fellow at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2017 to 2019. He also gained experience as a Nuclear Forensics Summer Student at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in 2014 and as a Summer Researcher at the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 2012. His background includes a strong interest in the intersection of security policy with nuclear technology.
Internships and Early Career Experience
Andrew Conant's early career included internships that provided practical experience in nuclear engineering. He worked as a PWR Neutronics Intern at AREVA in 2013 and gained additional experience through his internship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. These roles helped him develop essential skills in the field of nuclear engineering.