Caleb Massey
About Caleb Massey
Caleb Massey is an R&D Staff Member at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in the development of advanced fuel cladding for nuclear reactor concepts. He has extensive experience in research and internships across various institutions, including Virginia Commonwealth University and Jefferson Lab.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Caleb Massey has been serving as an R&D Staff Member at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2019. In this role, he specializes in the development of advanced fuel cladding for nuclear reactor concepts. His work focuses on increasing the technology readiness level of model alloys that are currently under development at the laboratory. This position allows him to contribute to significant advancements in nuclear engineering and reactor technology.
Educational Background in Nuclear Engineering
Caleb Massey earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he studied from 2016 to 2018. Prior to this, he obtained a Master's Degree in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University, completing his studies from 2014 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Nuclear Engineering concentration, along with minors in Mathematics and Physics, from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he studied from 2010 to 2014.
Research and Internship Experience
Caleb Massey has accumulated extensive research and internship experience in the field of nuclear engineering. He worked as a Research Assistant at Virginia Commonwealth University from 2012 to 2014. He also completed several internships, including a HERE Internship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 2014, a Summer Internship at Dominion in 2013, and SULI Internships at Jefferson Lab in 2011 and 2012. Additionally, he participated in the NESLS Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 2015.
Graduate Research Assistant Roles
Caleb Massey held positions as a Graduate Research Assistant during his academic career. He worked as an NEUP Fellow and Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Tennessee from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he was also an NEUP Fellow and Graduate Research Assistant at Virginia Commonwealth University from 2014 to 2015. These roles contributed to his expertise in nuclear engineering and advanced research methodologies.
Teaching Experience
Caleb Massey has experience in teaching as a Teaching Assistant at Virginia Commonwealth University from 2012 to 2013. In this role, he supported undergraduate students in their learning and understanding of engineering concepts, contributing to the educational development of future engineers.