Ivan Maldonado
About Ivan Maldonado
Ivan Maldonado is a Joint Faculty member currently working at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He has an extensive academic background and professional experience in nuclear engineering and physics, having held various positions at several universities and organizations over the past few decades.
Current Position at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Ivan Maldonado serves as Joint Faculty at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2007, contributing to various research initiatives and collaborations within the laboratory. His role involves working closely with other researchers and faculty members to advance knowledge in nuclear engineering and related fields.
Academic Career at University of Tennessee
Since 2017, Ivan Maldonado has been a Professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His tenure at this institution follows a decade-long role as an Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee from 2007 to 2017. His academic contributions include teaching and mentoring students in nuclear engineering.
Previous Academic Roles
Ivan Maldonado has held several academic positions prior to his current roles. He was an Assistant Professor at Iowa State University from 1994 to 1999 and served as an Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati from 2003 to 2007. These positions allowed him to develop his teaching and research skills in the field of nuclear engineering.
Professional Experience at GE Nuclear Energy
Before transitioning fully into academia, Ivan Maldonado worked as a Technical Program Manager at GE Nuclear Energy from 1999 to 2003. In this role, he managed technical programs related to nuclear energy, gaining practical experience that complements his academic expertise.
Educational Background in Nuclear Engineering and Physics
Ivan Maldonado's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Engineering from The University of Toledo, completed from 1980 to 1985. He further pursued advanced studies at North Carolina State University, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Engineering between 1989 and 1993, and also studied Nuclear Engineering there for one year in 1987.