Nathan George
About Nathan George
Nathan George serves as the Group Leader for Neutronics and Radiation Shielding at X-energy, a position he has held since 2021. He holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Tennessee and has extensive experience in the nuclear field, including previous roles at the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Work at X-energy
Nathan George has been serving as the Group Leader for Neutronics and Radiation Shielding at X-energy since 2021. He operates in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. In this role, he oversees projects related to neutron behavior and radiation protection, contributing to the development of advanced nuclear technologies.
Education and Expertise
Nathan George holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, which he completed from 2010 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nuclear Engineering from Penn State University, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, he has a background in Spanish Language and Literature from Penn State University.
Previous Experience in Nuclear Engineering
Before his current role at X-energy, Nathan George worked as a Nuclear Engineer at the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board from 2015 to 2019. He also held the position of Senior Neutronics Analyst at X-energy from 2019 to 2021. His early career included roles as a Graduate Research Assistant at both the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he gained significant experience in nuclear research.
Research and Development Background
Nathan George's research background includes extensive work as a Graduate Research Assistant and Summer Intern at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 2010 to 2015. During this time, he contributed to various projects focused on nuclear engineering, enhancing his expertise in neutronics and radiation shielding.