Hong Chan Wei
About Hong Chan Wei
Hong Chan Wei is a Thermodynamics Analyst at X-energy in Rockville, Maryland, where he has worked since 2021. He specializes in overpressure mitigation analyses and reactor building safety studies, drawing on his extensive background in nuclear engineering and thermal-hydraulics.
Work at X-energy
Hong Chan Wei has been employed at X-energy as a Thermodynamics Analyst since 2021. In this role, he conducts overpressure mitigation analyses and engages in multiple operations thermal-hydraulics analyses. He also contributes to reactor building safety studies and performs steam generator thermal-hydraulics calculations. Additionally, he prepares technical summaries and reports to support the analysis and design teams.
Education and Expertise
Hong Chan Wei holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Engineering from Texas A&M University, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a Master of Science in Nuclear Science Engineering from the University of Florida, studying from 2007 to 2009. His undergraduate studies were completed at National Taiwan Normal University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Physics from 2000 to 2004.
Background
Prior to his current position at X-energy, Hong Chan Wei worked at DNV GL as a Senior Hydraulic Specialist from 2019 to 2021 and as a Hydraulic Engineer/Specialist from 2013 to 2019. He also served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Texas A&M University from 2010 to 2012 and at the University of Florida from 2007 to 2009. He briefly worked as a Postdoc Temp at Texas A&M University in 2013.
Professional Experience
Hong Chan Wei has extensive experience in the field of thermodynamics and hydraulic engineering. At DNV GL, he held roles that involved hydraulic analysis and engineering for six years. His academic positions as a Graduate Research Assistant provided him with a solid foundation in research and analysis, contributing to his expertise in thermal-hydraulics and reactor safety.