Andrew Conant, Ph.D.
About Andrew Conant, Ph.D.
Andrew Conant, Ph.D., is an R&D Associate Nuclear Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he specializes in advanced reactor modeling and simulation. He has a strong background in nuclear engineering, having worked in various roles at prominent research institutions and earned his Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Andrew Conant, Ph.D., currently serves as an R&D Associate Nuclear Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has been in this position since 2021 and is based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. In this role, he specializes in advanced reactor modeling and simulation, contributing to various projects that involve multi-physics simulations for validation purposes in nuclear engineering. His work also includes research reactor design and optimization, as well as the development of antineutrino reactor monitoring techniques.
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 held the position of Nuclear Safety Intern at the same laboratory from 2018 to 2019. His experiences at Oak Ridge have provided him with a strong foundation in nuclear engineering and research methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Conant earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nuclear Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2016 to 2019. He also completed a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering at the same institution from 2014 to 2015. His undergraduate studies included a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering, along with a Minor in French, from 2010 to 2014. His educational background equips him with extensive knowledge in nuclear engineering principles and practices.
Research and Contributions
Throughout his career, Andrew Conant has engaged in significant research activities, particularly in isotopic analysis for nuclear safeguards and nonproliferation efforts. He has contributed to the development of antineutrino reactor monitoring techniques at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Additionally, he has been involved in various projects related to advanced reactor modeling, simulation, and research reactor design, showcasing his commitment to advancing the field of nuclear engineering.
Internships and Early Career Experience
Andrew Conant has gained valuable experience through various internships and research positions. He worked 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. He also completed a PWR Neutronics Internship at AREVA in 2013. These early career experiences have contributed to his expertise in nuclear engineering and have prepared him for his current role.