Austin Lo, PhD
About Austin Lo, PhD
Austin Lo, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in nuclear safety analysis and design. His research focuses on enhancing modeling capabilities for Molten Salt Reactors and supports the U.S. Nuclear Reactor Commission's licensing efforts for non-Light Water Reactors.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Austin Lo has been working as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2021. He is part of the Research and Test Reactor Physics Group within the Fusion and Fission Energy and Science Directorate. His research focuses on enhancing the SCALE nuclear safety analysis and design suite, particularly for modeling source terms in Molten Salt Reactors. This work aims to improve analytical capabilities for severe accident scenarios, contributing to the U.S. Nuclear Reactor Commission's efforts to license non-Light Water Reactors.
Previous Experience at Atlas Energy Systems, LLC
Austin Lo held the position of Chief Technologist at Atlas Energy Systems, LLC from 2017 to 2018. He briefly served as the Chief Technology Officer in 2018 for a duration of three months. During his time at Atlas Energy Systems, he contributed to the company's technological advancements and strategies within the energy sector.
Background with the US Navy
Austin Lo served as a Naval Officer in the US Navy from 2015 to 2018. His role in the Albany, New York Area involved responsibilities that contributed to his professional development and leadership skills. This experience provided him with a solid foundation before transitioning into the field of nuclear engineering.
Education and Expertise in Nuclear Engineering
Austin Lo obtained his Bachelor of Science in Physics from Michigan State University, studying from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering from 2013 to 2015 and a Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Engineering from 2018 to 2020. His academic background equips him with extensive knowledge in nuclear safety and engineering principles.
Research Contributions and Internships
Austin Lo has contributed to various research initiatives throughout his career. He worked as a Research Assistant at Michigan State University and as a Graduate Student Researcher at UC Berkeley. Additionally, he interned at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from 2019 to 2021. These roles allowed him to gain practical experience and contribute to significant research projects in the field of nuclear engineering.