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Andruczyk sits down with ANS

The American Nuclear Society is beginning a series of interviews with NPRE faculty. First up is research associate professor Daniel Andruczyk. Click here to watch.

New NPRE + DS degree now available

The Nuclear, Plasma & Radiological Engineering + Data Science (NPRE+DS) bachelor's degree combines the principles of nuclear engineering, plasma and fusion science, and radiological and medical applications with training in data science. 

ANS chapter named Best Section in the nation

Illinois's chapter of the American Nuclear society was once again honored with the Samuel Glasstone Award.

Brooks, Uddin join NANO experts to discuss nuclear power's future

Professors Caleb Brooks and Rizwan Uddin recently participated in a roundtable discussion with experts from NANO Nuclear Energy that explores how advanced nuclear technology is evolving to meet sustainable energy demands. 

Women in Nuclear recognized nationally

Our chapter of Women in Nuclear recently received a Chapter Excellence award at their national conference.

Ruzic Professorship announced

NPRE's first named professorship carries on the legacy of the Ruzic family

No. 6

overall ranking among graduate nuclear engineering programs in the nation
U.S. News & World Report, 2025 Rankings



Why You Should Consider a Degree in Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering

 

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The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is working to bring a microreactor to campus for research and educational purposes.

Keep up with the project here

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David N. Ruzic

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David N. Ruzic

Professor Emeritus

Professor Ruzic currently heads the Center for Plasma-Material Interactions (CPMI) whose primary objective is to study plasma-material interactions relevant to fusion, semiconductors, and plasma manufacturing through a combination of computational and experimental means. His research interests also include atomic properties of potential first-wall materials and modeling of edge-plasma atomic physics.

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