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Department Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics

Saving this planet, exploring the rest

From cancer and heart disease to clean energy and space travel, the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics integrates fundamental physics, mathematics and engineering principles to solve critical societal problems, all while educating new generations of leaders.

Our ultimate goal is to help find solutions for saving people and our planet, while simultaneously exploring technology designed to bring us closer to the rest of the universe.

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At a glance

Nuclear engineering and engineering physics department

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of the nation’s few remaining research and teaching nuclear reactors
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undergraduate ranking among public universities in nuclear engineering
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graduate ranking among public universities in nuclear engineering
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UW-Madison NEEP is growing!

We are currently looking for three engaging and dynamic faculty members who can address grand engineering challenges.

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Open Rank Searches

RISE-AI: Experts in the uses of AI/ML in the design, optimization and/or operation of nuclear energy systems, as part of the RISE-AI campus initiative

RISE-EARTH Initiative: Experts in integrated nuclear science experiments as part of the RISE-EARTH campus initiative

Assistant Professor Rank

Assistant Professor in Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics: Research areas across the nuclear engineering space, including reactor design, safety, sustainability, and cybersecurity

 

Nuclear engineering and engineering physics news

In our department, our research spans areas that include aerospace, materials, fusion energy, nuclear systems and more—and we are a community that brings them all together for the benefit of our world.
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Dean Eric Wilcots, Dean Frances Vavrus, NIFS Director General Zensho Yoshida, College of Engineering executive associate dean David A. Noyce
October 4, 2024

UW-Madison, Japan’s National Institute for Fusion Science strengthen research partnership

Charlie Hirst
September 18, 2024

Focus on new faculty: Charles Hirst enables better materials for fission and fusion reactors

Phillip A Levy Engineering Center spelled out on the entrance of the new UW-Madison College of Engineering Building
September 11, 2024

With $75 million gift for new UW-Madison engineering building, brothers’ impact spans generations and transcends campus boundaries

“Nuclear is a very niche field. We have very small classes and you’re going to see a lot of the same people throughout the day, which helps build collaboration when you’re working on projects and studying together. I think that’s very helpful.”
Brienna Johnson, NE ’23
Operator, UW Nuclear Reactor
Steffi Diem

Meet the faculty

The nuclear engineering and engineering physics faculty come from a variety of backgrounds, all bringing their experience and research together to create a dynamic, inspirational department of world-class educators.

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