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Directories - Faculty - Dr. Jack Brenizer


Dr. Brenizer

Dr. Jack Brenizer

Chair of Nuclear Engineering
J. “Lee” Everett Professor of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering


The Pennsylvania State University
138A Reber Building
University Park, PA 16802

Phone: 814-863-6384
Fax: 814-865-1280
E-Mail: brenizer@engr.psu.edu


Webpage: http://www.mne.psu.edu/minigrant/


Expertise:
Radiation detection, neutron radiography, neutron activation analysis, nuclear test ban treaty monitoring aerogel materials.

Education:
Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 1981
M.E. Engineering Science, The Pennsylvania State University, 1977
B.A. Physics, Shippensburg State College, 1972

Positions Held:
The Pennsylvania State University, 1999-Present
University of Virginia, Department of Nuclear Engineering
Associate Professor, 1988-1999
Assistant Professor, 1981-1988
Director, Nuclear Reactor Facility, 1982-1984
The Pennsylvania State University, Nuclear Engineering Department
Nuclear Education Specialist, 1975-1977
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, 1977-1981
Engineering Technician, AMP Incorporated, Harrisburg, PA 1973-1974

Honors/Awards:
PSES Distinguished Service Award, 2006
ASTM E7 Charles W. Briggs Award, January 1997
Board Member, International Society for Neutron Radiography, June 1996

Affiliations:
American Nuclear Society
Health Physics Society
Sigma Xi
American Society for Nondestructive Testing
American Society for Testing and Materials
SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering
International Society for Neutron Radiography
American Society of Engineering Education