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Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering


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Dr. Ivanov

Dr. Kostadin Ivanov

Distinguished Professor of Nuclear Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University
230 Reber Building
University Park, PA 16802

Phone: 814-865-0040
Fax: 814-865-4899
E-Mail: kni1@psu.edu

Webpage: http://www.mne.psu.edu/rdfmg/index.html

Expertise:
Reactor kinetics and dynamics, Nuclear fuel management and re-load optimization, Coupled space-kinetics/thermal-hydraulics modeling, Core analysis and design methods.

Education:
Ph.D. Reactor Physics, Institute of Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1990
B.S. Nuclear Engineering, Moscow Institute of Power Engineering, 1982

Positions Held:
The Pennsylvania State University:
Professor of Nuclear Engineering, 2004-Present
Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering, 1999
Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering, 1997-1999
Research Associate of Nuclear Engineering, 1996-1997
Research Center Rossendorf Inc., Germany Institute of Safety, Department of Analysis, Visiting Scientist, 1995-1996
Visiting Research Scholar, The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Nuclear Engineering, 1993-1995
Senior Research Scientist, Institute of Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy, Sofia, Bulgaria, Department of Neutron and Reactor Physics, 1987-1993
Assistant Professor, Technical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria, Department of Nuclear Engineering, 1991-1993

Honors/Awards:
Distinguished Professor, 2007-Present
Outstanding Research Award, Penn State Engineering Society, 2003
Department Head Award, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, 2002

Affiliations:
American Nuclear Society
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
European Nuclear Society
New York Academy of Sciences