Tim Graening
About Tim Graening
Tim Graening is a Staff Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2020. He specializes in materials science, focusing on chromium coatings for fission reactors and nanostructured alloys for fusion reactors.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Tim Graening has been employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2020, where he holds the position of Staff Research Associate. In this role, he contributes to various research initiatives, focusing on materials science and engineering applications. His work involves the development of innovative materials and methods that support advancements in nuclear technology.
Research Experience at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
Prior to his current position, Tim Graening worked at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) from 2013 to 2020. He began as a Ph.D. student from 2013 to 2017, where he developed methods to quantify the properties of chromium coatings on Zircaloy for use in fission reactors. Following his doctoral studies, he served as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2017 to 2020, furthering his research in materials science.
Educational Background in Materials Science
Tim Graening has a robust educational background in materials science. He earned his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from Technische Universität Berlin, studying from 2007 to 2010. He continued his studies at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from 2010 to 2012. He completed his academic journey at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, achieving a Doktor (Ph.D.) in materials science from 2013 to 2017.
Contributions to Fusion Reactor Materials
During his research career, Tim Graening has been involved in significant projects related to nuclear materials. He contributed to the development and scale-up production of a castable nanostructured alloy, which is intended as a structural material for fusion reactors. This work highlights his focus on advancing materials technology for critical applications in the energy sector.