Brandon Wilson
About Brandon Wilson
Brandon Wilson is an R&D Staff member at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he focuses on innovative nuclear fuel solutions and safety in nuclear environments. He has a strong academic background in Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, holding a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Brandon Wilson has been employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory as R&D Staff since 2021. In this role, he focuses on fabricating and analyzing doped UO2 fuel to improve performance and safety in nuclear applications. His work contributes to the development of innovative nuclear fuel solutions. Prior to his current position, he served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the same laboratory from 2019 to 2021, where he engaged in advanced research related to nuclear engineering.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Wilson holds multiple degrees in engineering and nuclear engineering from The Ohio State University. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics from 2009 to 2013, followed by a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering from 2013 to 2016. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Engineering from 2013 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research and development work in the nuclear field.
Background
Brandon Wilson's professional experience includes a variety of roles in research and development. He worked as a Nuclear Non-Proliferation Intern at Brookhaven National Laboratory for one month in 2014. He also served as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Graduate Research Assistant at The Ohio State University from 2013 to 2019, gaining valuable experience in nuclear engineering and research methodologies.
Research Focus
Brandon Wilson conducts research on several critical areas within nuclear engineering. He investigates the deposition and radiation dose from inhalation of radioactive particulates, addressing safety concerns in nuclear environments. Additionally, he explores the effects of space radiation on quantum communication detectors, contributing to advancements in secure space communications. His work also includes radiation transport modeling and non-destructive assay methods for analyzing UF6 cylinders.