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Expert, a licensed professional engineer (P.E.), has earned B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in nuclear engineering.

Expert is a former Visiting Full Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In addition, he is a former Chief Engineer/Principal Nuclear Physicist at the U.S. Department of Defense.

Expert' has received numerous commendations for his work and expertise. These recognitions include being named National Young Engineer of the Year, being named a Director of National Intelligence Fellow (the highest award available to U.S. scientists based upon classified research and accomplishments), a Dominion Energy Excellence in Leadership Award, and a Certificate of Congressional Recognition.

TOPICAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE – OVERVIEW
1. Nuclear Reactors and the Nuclear Fuel Cycle
o Nuclear Reactor Transients and Accidents
o Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
o Nuclear Reactors
o Nuclear Fuel Cycle (from front end to back end processes)
2. Communication of Scientific Concepts
o Media
o Academic/Instruction
o Testimony
o Crisis Response
3. Arms Control, International Affairs, and Nonproliferation
4. Objective Political Algorithms and Analysis
5. Other Skills/Capabilities, Experience, and Credentials


TOPICAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE – DETAILS

1. Nuclear Reactors and the Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Considering matters related to Nuclear Reactor Transients and Accidents, Expert’ credentials are as follows. He studied the Chernobyl and Three Mile Island nuclear accidents in detail as a part of his Ph.D. research. As the Fukushima nuclear accident unfolded, he worked with Japanese scientists to understand the nuclear reactor dynamics and to determine reactor effluents. At the request of Japanese scientists, he visited the Monju and Tokaimura nuclear facilities to observe improvements. He has also been designated a Department of Energy Subject Area Authority in radiological emergency response.

Considering matters related to Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), Expert’ credentials are as follows. As a Department of Energy Senior Science Advisor, he researched and provided tutorials on several domestic and international SMR concepts and designs including X-Energy’s TRISO-X fueled Xe-100, NuScale’s iPWR Power Module, TerraPower’s Natrium SFR and MCFR, and China’s ACP100 and HTR-PM. He has instructed Joint Counterintelligence Training Activity students regarding foreign and domestic SMRs and HALEU.

Considering matters related to Nuclear Reactors, Expert’ credentials are as follows. He chaired International Conference on Nuclear Engineering sessions in both Tokyo and Beijing. He has been designated as a Department of Energy Subject Area Authority in nuclear reactors. As an MIT professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering, he instructed students regarding nuclear reactor design/operation and led laboratory exercises inside nuclear reactors. He has served as a Department of Energy liaison to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). He has instructed Joint Counterintelligence Training Activity students regarding PWRs, BWRs, and other nuclear reactor designs. He participated in the Graphite Reactor Course. He has developed 3D models of nuclear facilities for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). He also received a Dominion Energy (a Virginia nuclear power utility) Excellence in Leadership Award.

Considering matters related to the Nuclear Fuel Cycle (from front end to back end processes), Expert’ credentials are as follows. He has been designated Department of Energy Subject Area Authority in uranium enrichment and in material production. He has addressed mixed (simultaneously hazardous and radioactive) waste issues at the Department of Energy. He authored, “The Relevance of Kr-85 as a Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing Signature”. He has participated in several relevant workshops including the Uranium Enrichment Technologies Workshop, the Uranium Mining and Milling Workshop, the Uranium Production and Conversion Workshop, and the Introduction to Plutonium Metallurgy Workshop. He earned a Department of Energy Environmental Restoration/Waste Management Fellowship. He has also instruct Joint Counterintelligence Training Activity students on entire nuclear fuel cycle including HALEU.

2. Communication of Scientific Concepts
Considering matters related to media, Expert’ credentials are as follows. He was featured in the PBS NOVA series: “Treasures of the Earth” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6Gk1aaZRPU, 41:20 - 42:30). He was featured in the Discovery Science Channel special, “The End of Red October” (a nuclear waste documentary) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He-jJHc6M1o, 13:50, 14:04, 15:20, etc.). He was featured in the Discovery Science Channel “Head Rush” Television Show, Season 1. He was featured in Discovery Science Channel “Brink” Television Show, Season 2. He was also featured in a PBS production addressing innovative nuclear technology and techniques (https://videolectures.net/videos/mitworld_hutchkinson_williams_coderre_jasanoff_dan, 27:40 - 48:00).

Considering matters related to academics/instruction, Expert’ credentials are as follows. He served as an MIT Professor of both Political Science and Nuclear Science and Engineering. He was a Defense Nuclear Weapons School Instructor. He has served as a Joint Counterintelligence Training Activity Nuclear Science Instructor. He has presented nuclear research at multiple international settings including International Conference on Nuclear Engineering sessions in both Tokyo and Beijing. He has provided numerous tutorials to DOE political appointees, scientific experts, and non-scientific staff. He has also instructed international nuclear experts prior to their UN System certification.

Considering matters related to providing testimony, Expert’ credentials are as follows. He has served as an expert witness for the U.S. Attorneys Office regarding nuclear matters. He has presented nuclear related testimony and briefings to Senate and House of Representatives committees. He received multiple Director of National Intelligence Citations for exceptional technical presentations to Congress. He also received a Certificate of Congressional Recognition.

Considering matters related to crisis response, Expert’ credentials are as follows. As the Fukushima nuclear accident unfolded, met with Tokyo-based executives (Goldman Sachs, Bloomberg, etc.) and local residents to help them understand risks and determine whether they should evacuate. He has also been designated a Department of Energy Subject Area Authority in radiological emergency response.

3. Arms Control, International Affairs, and Nonproliferation
Considering matters related to Arms Control, International Affairs, and Nonproliferation, Expert’ credentials are as follows. He has been designated a Department of Energy Subject Area Authority in arms control/nonproliferation and in international affairs. As a Senior Science Advisor of the Department of Energy Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, he has served as an expert regarding foreign and domestic nuclear technologies. He has also served as a Chief Engineer/Principal Nuclear Physicist, Department of Defense, Technical Applications Division.

4. Objective Political Algorithms and Analysis
Considering matters related to Objective Political Algorithms and Analysis, Expert’ credentials are as follows. He created the Voting Buddy objective political analysis tool (http://votingbuddy.com/). He secured a contract for Voting Buddy to be integrated into the Montgomery County Public Schools (the largest school system in Maryland) social studies curriculum. He has also established Voting Buddy as a member of CivStart government technology startup accelerator (https://www.civstart.org/). Separate and distinct from Expert’ Voting Buddy activities, he wrote algorithms in use by the Ballotpedia application (http://ballotpedia.org/). He has also served as an MIT Professor of Political Science.

5. Other Credentials, Skills, and Experience
Considering matters related to Expert’ other credentials and awards, his credentials are as follows. He has B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Nuclear Engineering. He holds a Professional Engineering License in Nuclear Engineering. He has won a Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Fellow Award – essentially, a “Top Classified Scientist in U.S.” Award (https://www.aps.org/archives/publications/apsnews/200604/Expert.cfm). He was named a National Society of Black Engineers AEDC Humanitarian of the Year. He is also a former National Young Engineer of the Year.

Considering matters related to Expert’ other skills, his credentials are as follows. He has been designated a Department of Energy Subject Area Authority in safeguards and security, transportation safeguards systems, inertial confinement fusion, and directed nuclear energy systems.

Considering matters related to Expert’ other experience, his credentials are as follows. He was a member of a White House steering group developing a national strategy for nuclear research. As an MIT Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering, he instructed students regarding radiation detection and measurement, nuclear forensics, nuclear transients and environmental consequences. He calibrated International Monitoring Stations as they provided data to the United Nations System. He also instructed international nuclear experts in forensic analysis, calculating source terms and dose, radiation detection systems, and radionuclide dispersion prior to their United Nations System certification.