Craig Marianno

Center for Nuclear Security Science and Policy Initiatives

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station

Craig Marianno

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Deputy Director
Associate Professor, Department of Nuclear Engineering

Phone: 979.845.6093
Office: AIEN M310
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Short Bio:

Dr. Craig Marianno’s areas of interest include nuclear counter terrorism, nuclear instrumentation development, exercise development, radiological consequence management and environmental health physics. From 2000 – 2009 Dr. Marianno worked for the Remote Sensing Laboratory (RSL) and served in many of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s emergency response teams. He has been a member and team lead for the Nuclear/Radiological Advisory Team (NRAT), Capital Region Search Team (CRST), Aerial Measurements System (AMS), Consequence Management Response Team (CMRT), Federal Radiological Monitoring and Assessment Center (FRMAC) Search Response Team (SRT) and a Captain on the Radiological Assistance Program (RAP). He was responsible for generating the dose assessment and geographic data sets for every Nuclear Power plant exercise in which the DOE participates from 2004 to 2007. From 2007 to 2009 he managed the engineering group responsible for developing custom instrumentation for the detection of radiation in unique environments. He has a Bachelor’s in Physics from the University of California at Davis, a Master’s in Radiological Health Sciences from Colorado State and a PhD in Radiation Health Physics from Oregon State. He is a Certified Health Physicist, a member of the Health Physics Society and a member of the Society’s Homeland Security Committee.

NSSPI Publications:

  1. J. Corder and C. Marianno, "Analysis of Incorporating Cadmium Zinc Telluride Detectors in an in-line Neutron Well Counter for Nuclear Material Accounting", Institute of Nuclear Materials Management Annual Meeting, 21-25 July 2024, Portland, Oregon.

  2. K. Ragusa, and C. Marianno, "The Nuclear Security and Safeguards Education Portal (NSSEP): Online Nuclear Security and Safeguards Education Resources at Texas A&M University", Institute of Nuclear Materials Management Annual Meeting, 21-25 July 2024, Portland, Oregon.

  3. K. Ragusa, J. Crenshaw, and C. Marianno, "The IAEA Nuclear Knowledge Management School at Texas A&M University: Implementation Review and Lessons Learned", IAEA International Conference on Nuclear Knowledge Management and Human Resources Development, 1-5 July 2024, Vienna, Austria

  4. C. Marianno, "A Method to Distinguish Background Neutron Sources from Sources Out of Regulatory Control Using a Mobile Radiation Search System", International Conference on Nuclear Security: Shaping the Future, 20-24 May 2024, Vienna, Austria.

  5. J.W. King, C.M. Marianno, S.S. Chirayath, "Neutron Measurements and Monte Carlo Simulations of Spent Nuclear Fuel in Dry Cask Storage Using a New Remote Monitoring System Prototype", Nuclear Science and Engineering, 197,12 (2023).

  6. D. South, J. King, S.S. Chirayath, and C.M. Marianno, "Experimental and computational verification of a new remote monitoring system design for spent fuel dry cask safeguards", INMM/ESARDA Joint Annual Meeting, 22-26 May 2023, Vienna, Austria.

  7. K.H. Ragusa, S.S. Chirayath, C.M. Marianno, F. Naqvi, S. Hecker, D. Mulyana, "Roadmap for a Sustainable Professional Pipeline: The Nuclear Security Education Program at the Center for Nuclear Security Science and Policy Initiatives (NSSPI) at Texas A&M University", INMM/ESARDA Joint Annual Meeting, 22-26 May 2023, Vienna, Austria.

  8. J.W. King, D.M. South, S.S. Chirayath, C.M. Marianno, "Experimental and Computational Verification of a New Remote Monitoring System Design for Spent Fuel Dry Cask Safeguards using Small-scale, Generic Diversion Scenarios", Nuclear Technology, 208 (2022).

  9. R.M. Zedric, C.M. Marianno, S.S. Chirayath, Y. Diawara, and I. Darby , "The Effect of Irradiation Damage on the Charge Collection Efficiency of Silicon Avalanche Photodiodes", IEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, 69, 2 (2022).

  10. S.S. Chirayath, C.M. Marianno, K.H. Ragusa, S.A. Dewji, S. Prasad, O.E. Acuna, "The Center For Nuclear Security Science And Policy Initiatives (NSSPI) At Texas A & M University: Fifteen Years Of Excellence In Education, Research, And Workforce Development", INMM and ESARDA Joint Annual Meeting, Virtual Meeting, August 23 - September 1, 2021.

  11. A. Ash, C. Marianno, "Minimum Resolution Requirements for Gamma Identification Algorithms", 66th Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society, Phoenix, Arizona, July 25-29, 2021.

  12. A. Galindo, G. Emery, and C. Marianno, "Remotely Controlled Radiation Detection Laboratory for Online Education", Available Online (2021).

  13. R.M. Zedric, S.S. Chirayath, C.M. Marianno, Y. Diawara, N. Skukan, "Bias-dependent Displacement Damage Effects in a Silicon Avalanche Photodiode", Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section B. 507 (2021).

  14. J.T. Falkner C.M. Marianno, "Validating a Methodology that Associates Minimum Detectable Activity with Detector Velocity", Journal of Health Physics, 121,1 (2021).

  15. M.S. Chen, L.D. Cochran, C.M. Marianno, "Validation of a Dose Assessment Method to be Used in Loose Contamination Exercises", Journal of Health Physics, 120, 3 (2021).

  16. J.N. Wagner C.M. Marianno, "Identification of the Ambient Response Relationship in Neutron Counting and Scintillation Measurement Systems", Radiation Science and Technology, 7,1, (2021).

  17. C.M. Marianno, E.A. Ordonez, J.W. King, R. Suh, "Development of an optical sensor for measuring opacity changes in polyvinyl toluene scintillators", Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 179, (2021).rn

  18. J.W. King, M.D. Shah, C.M. Marianno, S.P. Khatri, S.S. Chirayath, "Computational Evaluation of Novel Beta Radiation Probe using Integrated Circuits", SN Applied Sciences, 3, 386 (2021).

  19. E. Ordonez, C. Marianno, "Characterizing the State of Health of Polyvinyl Toluene Scintillators Using Light Reading from Photomultiplier Tube", 61st Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM), Virtual Conference, 12-16 July 2020.

  20. A. Galindo, C.M. Marianno, "Remote Laboratory for Radiation Detection and Physical Security", 61st Annual of Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM), Virtual Conference, 12-16 July 2020.

  21. J.N. Wagner, C.M. Marianno, T. McCullough, "Parking Garage Measurements Indicating a Gamma Spectrometer-Neutron Counter Background Correlation", International Journal of Nuclear Security, 6:1 (2020).

  22. R. Coogan, C.M. Marianno, and W.S. Charlton, "A Strategic Analysis of Stationary Radiation Portal Monitors and Mobile Detection Systems in Border Monitoring", Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 52, 3 (2020).

  23. N. Anuar, C. Marianno, "Gamma Source Imaging Using Non-Negative Least Squares", 2019 ANS Winter Meeting and Nuclear Technology Expo, Washington, D.C., 17 - 21 November 2019.

  24. A. Milojevich, S. Martinson, C. Marianno, S. Chirayath, J. Creasy, "Enhancing Research Reactor Safeguards Through the Use of Mailbox Declarations", 60th Annual Meeting of the Institute for Nuclear Materials Management (INMM), Palm Desert, California, 14-18 July 2019.

  25. S. Martinson, A. Milojevich, C. Marianno, and S. Chirayath, "Misuse of Research Reactors and Technical Parameters for Potential Mailbox Declarations", Poster. 60th Annual Meeting of the Institute for Nuclear Materials Management (INMM), Palm Desert, California, 14-18 July 2019.

  26. E. Ordonez and C. Marianno, "Development of an Optical Sensor to Measure Opacity Changes in Polyvinyl Toluene Scintillators", Poster. 64th Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society, Orlando, Florida, 7-11 July 2019.

  27. J. King and C. Marianno, "Monte Carlo Simulations to Predict the Energy Discrimination Capability of a Novel Beta Particle Detector", Poster. 64th Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society, Orlando, Florida, 7-11 July 2019.

  28. M. Chen, L. Cochran, C. Marianno, "Validation of a Dose Assessment Tool to be Used in Loose Contamination Exercises", 64th Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society, Orlando, Florida, 7-11 July 2019.

  29. C.M. Marianno, K.M. Cook, "The Use of PET-CT to Evaluate Internal and External Contamination on a Canine Exposed to a Contaminated Environment", 64th Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society, Orlando, Florida, 7-11 July 2019.rn

  30. L.D. Cochran C.M. Marianno, "Preliminary Dose Assessment for Emergency Response Exercise Using Unsealed Radioactive Contamination", Health Physics, 117, 5, (2019).

  31. A. Hargraves, K. Cook, C. Marianno, and V. Sridhar, "Case Report: PET Imaging of Dog Exposed to Artificially Created Search and Rescue Set-up Contaminated with FDG", Open Journal of Clinical and Medical Case Reports, 5, 14 (2019).

  32. J. Falkner and C.M. Marianno, "Modeling minimum detectable activity as a function of detector speed", Radiation Detection Technology and Methods 3, 3 (2019).

  33. M. Boyd, J. Erchinger, C.M. Marianno, and G. Kallenbach, "Measurement and Analysis of the Extreme Physical Shock Environment Experienced by Crane-Mounted Radiation Detection Systems", International Journal of Nuclear Security, 5, 1(2019).

  34. N. Anuar, C. Marianno, R. McClarren, "Employing MCNP to optimize experimental design for compressed sensing neutron source imaging", Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, Available online 29 October 2018.

  35. S. Dazeley, A. Bernstein, T. Classen, E. Reedy, D. Hellfeld, M. Marianno, "Antineutrino detection based on 6Li-doped pulse shape sensitive plastic scintillator and gadolinium-doped water", International Journal of Modern Physics, 48 (2018).

  36. J. Trevino, C. Marianno, "Calculation of Canine Dose Rate Conversion Factors for Photons and Electrons", Journal of Health Physics, 144, 1 (2018).

  37. C. Marianno , M. Smith, K. Cook , "Analysis of Radionuclide Deposition Ratios from the Fukushima-Daiichi Incident", Health Physics, 114, 1 (2018).

  38. L. Cochran C. Marianno , "Radionuclide Selection for Emergency Response Exercise at Disaster City Using Unsealed Radioactive Contamination", Journal of Health Physics, 114, 1 (2018).

  39. M.D. Shah, C.M. Marianno, S.P. Khatri, and B.D. Fisher, "A Neutron Detector Using Integrated Circuits", Journal of Modern and Applied Physics 1,1(2017).

  40. J. Erchinger, M. Douglas, E. Fuller, B. Bernacki, M. Keillor, C. Aalseth, J. Orrell, S. Morley, G. Warren, C. Marianno, M. Panisko, C. Mullen, "Background Characterization of an Ultra-Low Background Liquid Scintillation Counter", Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 126, 168 (2017).

  41. J. Chen, M. Shah, S.S. Chirayath, C. Gariazzo, C.M. Marianno, "Radiological Surveillance System Optimization and Development of Facility Operational Guidelines for the Safeguard Laboratory Complex at Texas A&M University", 58th Annual Meeting of the International Nuclear Materials Management, Indian Wells, CA, 16-20 July 2017.

  42. G. Emery C.M. Marianno, "Remotely Accessible Radiation Detection Laboratory for Distance Education", 62nd Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society, Raleigh, North Carolina, 9-13 July 2017.

  43. J.T. Falkner C.M. Marianno, "Modeling Minimum Detectable Activity as a Function of Velocity", 62nd Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society, Raleigh, North Carolina, 9-13 July 2017.

  44. I.Y. Tsorxe C.M. Marianno, "Ground Survey of Disaster City Training Area in Preparation for a Short-Lived Radiological Contamination Exercise", 62nd Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society, Raleigh, North Carolina, 9-13 July 2017.

  45. S. Dazely, A. Bernstein, T. Classen, R. Reedy, D. Hellfeld, M. Duvall, C.M. Marianno, "Detection based on 6Li-doped Pulse Shape Sensitive Plastic Scintillator", The 2017 International Conference on the Applications of Nuclear Techniques. Crete, Greece June 11-17, 2017.

  46. G. Agnoleta, W. Baker, D. Barker, R. Becka, T.J. Carroll, J. Cesar, P.Cushman, J.B. Dent, S. De Rijck, B. Dutta, W. Flanagan, M. Fritts, Y. Gao, H.R. Harris, C.C. Hays, V. Iyer, A. Jastram, F. Kadribasic, S.A. Yadavalli, "Background studies for the MINER Coherent Neutrino Scattering reactor experiment", Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, 853,1 (2017).

  47. D. Hellfield, A. Bernstein, S. Dazeley, C. Marianno, "Reconstructing the direction of reactor antineutrinos via electron scattering in Gd-doped water Cherenkov detectors", Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, 841 (2017).

  48. S.S. Chirayath, C.M. Marianno, K.H. Ragusa, K.L. Peddicord, "Preparing the Next Generation of Nuclear Security Professionals - The Technology/Policy Nexus", International Conference on Nuclear Security: Commitments and Actions, Vienna, Austria, 5-9 December 2016.

  49. E. Waller, J. Harris, C.M. Marianno, "Experiences with Teaching Nuclear Security Professional Development Courses for Health Physicists", International Journal of Nuclear Security 2, 1 (2016).

  50. P.A. Behne, G.E. McMath, G.W. McKinney, C.M. Marianno , "Predicting Solar Modulation Potentials for Modeling Cosmic Background Radiation", ANS Winter Meeting & Expo, Las Vegas, NV, 06-10 November 2016.

  51. S.S. Chirayath, C.M. Marianno, C.A. Gariazzo, K.H. Ragusa, "Ten years of Nuclear Security Education, Research and Training at Texas A&M University", ANS Topical Meeting: Advances in Nuclear Nonproliferation Technology and Policy Conference (ANTPC), Santa Fe, NM, USA, 25-30 September 2016.

  52. T.W Jacomb-Hood, C. M. Marianno, B. A. Van Devender, J. E. Fast, "Ultra-high Rate Gamma Spectroscopy for Post-detonation Nuclear Forensics", National Technical Nuclear Forensics Center Annual Academic-Laboratory Collaboration and Technical Advancement Program Review. Los Alamos, NM. August 1st-4th, 2016.

  53. C. Gariazzo, S. Chirayath, C.M. Marianno, M. Shah, D.M. Trombetta, "Developing a Radiological Surveillance Education Exercise at Texas A&M University", 57th Annual Meeting of the Institute for Nuclear Materials Management (INMM), Atlanta, Georgia, 24-28 July 2016.

  54. L.E. Dromgoole, C.M. Marianno, J.W. Poston, "Preliminary Dose Assessment for Emergency Response Exercise at Disaster City Using Unsealed Radioactive Contamination", 61st Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society (HPS), Spokane, Washington, 17-21 July 2016.

  55. C. Marianno, J.T. Falkner, T. Jacomb-Hood, J. Trevino, L. Dromgoole, M. Shah, M. Boyd, G. Emory, D. Murchison, "Mobile Radiation Detection Security Sweeps as Teaching Tool", 61st Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society (HPS), Spokane, Washington, 17-21 July 2016.

  56. J. Trevino, C. Marianno, J. Poston, and J. Ford, "Calculation of Scaled Dose Rate Conversion Factors for Search and Rescue Dogs", 61st Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society (HPS), Spokane, Washington, 17-21 July 2016.

  57. J.L. Rogers, C.M. Marianno, G. Kallenbach, J.F. Trevino , "Modeling Study of a Proposed Field Calibration Source Using K-40 And High-Z Targets for Sodium Iodide Detectors", Journal of Health Physics, 10, 6 (2016).

  58. M.D. Shah, C.M. Marianno, S.P. Khatri, "The Neutron Detector Using Radiation Integrated Circuits", Poster. 2016 IEEE Symposium on Radiation Measurements and Applications, Berkeley, CA, 22-26 May 2016.

  59. J.L. Erchinger, J.L. Orrell, M. Douglas, C.E. Aalseth, B.E. Bernacki, E.S. Fuller, M.E. Keillor, C.M. Marianno, C.A. Mullen, "Initial Background Evaluation of an Ultra-Low Background Liquid Scintillation Counter", Poster. 2016 IEEE Symposium on Radiation Measurements and Applications, Berkeley, CA, 22-26 May 2016.

  60. L. Dromgoole, C.M. Marianno, J. Poston, "Preliminary Dose Assessment for Emergency Response Exercise Using Unsealed Contamination", 2016 South Texas Chapter of the Health Physics Society (STC-HPS) Student Presentation and Annual Business Meeting, Bryan, Texas, 16 April 2016.

  61. J. Trevino and C.M. Marianno, "Dosimetry for Search and Rescue dogs in Contaminated Environments", 2016 South Texas Chapter of the Health Physics Society (STC-HPS) Student Presentation and Annual Business Meeting, Bryan, Texas, 16 April 2016.

  62. T.W. Jacomb-Hood, C.M. Marianno, J.E. Fast, B.A. Van Devender, "An Overview of the Ultra-high Rate Germanium Detector", 2016 South Texas Chapter of the Health Physics Society (STC-HPS) Student Presentation and Annual Business Meeting, Bryan, Texas, 16 April 2016.

  63. C.M. Marianno, C. Arnett, "TAMU Texas Engineering Extension Service at the Disaster City & The Emergency Operations Training Center", 5th International Symposium and Seminar on Global Nuclear Human Resource Development for Safety, Security, and Safeguards, 21 February - 3 March, 2016, Tokyo, Japan.

  64. R. Elmore, I. Osborne-Lee, R. Wilkins, B. Gersey, C. Marianno, "Answering the Scientific National Security Call in Nuclear Forensics: The Prairie View A&M University Approach to the Nuclear Forensics for Minority Serving Institutions Partnership", 2015 American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting, Washington, DC, November 8-12, 2015.

  65. W.A. Wilde, R.R. Murphy, D.A. Shell, and C.M. Marianno , "Man-Packable Unmanned Surface Vehicle for Radiation Localization and Forensics", 2015 IEEE International Symposium on Safety, Security, and Rescue Robots, West Lafayette, Indiana, October 18-20, 2015.

  66. M.B. Fitzmaurice, C.M. Marianno, A.A. Solodov , "Developing a Methodology for Determination of Elemental Composition of Shielding Materials", Journal of Health Physics, 109, 4 (2015).

  67. Trevino, J., Marianno, C., Poston Sr., J., Ford, J., Bissett, W. , "Post RDD-Scenario Dosimetry of Search and Rescue Dogs", Health Physics Society 60th Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, 12-16 July 2015.

  68. Shah, M., Marianno, C., Khatri, S. , "An Increase in Optical Photon Collection Efficiency of a Sodium Iodide Crystal", Health Physics Society 60th Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, 12-16 July 2015.

  69. C.M. Marianno, "Terrorist Threat and Consequence Management in Radiological Security", Health Physics Society 60th Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, 12-16 July 2015.

  70. Daniel Hellfeld, Steven Dazeley, Adam Bernstein, Craig Marianno. , "Nuclear Reactor Antineutrino Directionality via Elastic Electron Scattering in a Gd-doped Water Cherenkov Detector", INMM 56th Annual Meeting, Indian Wells, California, 12-16 July 2015.

  71. C.A. Gariazzo, K.H. Ragusa, D.R. Boyle, W.S. Charlton, S.S. Chirayath, C.M. Marianno, P. Nelson, Jr., "The Nuclear Security Science and Policy Institute at Texas A&M University", International Journal of Nuclear Security, 1, 1 (2015).

  72. C.M. Marianno, "Signal Processing and Its Effect on Scanning Efficiencies for a Field Instrument for Detecting Low-Energy Radiation", Journal of Health Physics, 109, 1 (2015).

  73. J. Erchinger, C. Marianno, A. Herring, "Development of a Customized Radiation Monitor for Livestock Screening", Health Physics, 108, 5 (2015).

  74. C.M. Ryan , C.M. Marianno, W.S. Charlton, A.A. Solodov, J. Livesay, and B. Goddard, "Predicting Concrete Roadway Contribution to Gamma-ray Background in Radiation Portal Monitor Systems", Nuclear Technology, 186, 3 (2014).

  75. M. Smith, C.M. Marianno, T. Coles, D. Custead, S. Horowitz, T. Lancon, and P. Mendoza, "Determining Location of a Radiation Source in a Box", 59th Annual Meeting Health Physics Society, Baltimore, Maryland, 13-17 July 2014.

  76. C.M. Marianno, M. Smith, J. Trevino, and J. Erchinger, "A Radiation Contamination Exercise for Urban Search and Rescue Teams", 59th Annual Meeting Health Physics Society, Baltimore, Maryland, 13-17 July 2014.

  77. J. Erchinger and C.M. Marianno, "Utilizing RadResponder in Emergency Response Instruction", 59th Annual Meeting Health Physics Society, Baltimore, Maryland, 13-17 July 2014.

  78. D. Dean, I. Osborne-Lee, R. Wilkins, B. Gersey, R. Elmore, C.M. Marianno, "A Student Perspective on the New Nuclear Forensics Curriculum Under Development at Prairie View A&M University: Year 1", 8th DNDO Annual Academic Research Initiative Grantees Program Review, July 7 - 9, 2014.

  79. M. Shah, C. Marianno, and S. Khatri, "Radiation Detection Using Integrated Circuits", 59th Annual Meeting Health Physics Society, Baltimore, Maryland, 13-17 July 2014.

  80. M.D. Shah, C. Marianno, S.P. Khatri, D.R. Boyle, "Simulation Analysis of Scintillation in Sodium Iodide Detector", 55th Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management, Atlanta, Georgia, 20-14 July 2014.

  81. M.D. Grypp, C.M. Marianno, J.W. Poston, G.C. Hearn, "Design of a Spreader Bar Crane-Mounted Gamma Ray Radiation Detection System", Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, 743 (2014).

  82. J.F. Trevino, C.M. Marianno, J. Poston, "Dose Reconstruction and Estimation to Search and Rescue Dogs Following an RDD Explosion", South Texas Chapter of the Health Physics Society Annual Meeting, College Station, Tx, March, 2014

  83. Craig Marianno et al., "Bovine Screening Portal: Flying into the Field with Canberra", Published 15 March 2014 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEZak8uo-Lg.

  84. J. Erchinger, C. Marianno, and A. Herring, "Development of a Specialized Radiation Portal Monitor for Livestock Screening", 2014 STC-HPS Student Presentations and Annual Business Screening Meeting, College Station, Texas, 29 March 2014.

  85. M.D. Shah, C. Marianno, and S. Khatri, "Integrated Circuits Replacing PMTs", 2014 STC-HPS Student Presentations and Annual Business Screening Meeting, College Station, Texas, 29 March 2014.

  86. G. Hearn, C.M. Marianno, S. Khatri, M. Grypp, "List Mode with the ORTEC digibase-E", Journal of Health Physics, 106 (2014).

  87. C.M. Marianno, "Radiological Emergency Response Education: Teaching the Next Generation of Radiation Professionals", 58th Annual Health Physics Society Meeting, Madison, Wisconsin, 10 July 2013.

  88. J. Trevino and C.M. Marianno, "Dose Estimation and Effects of Radioactive Particulate Inhalation in Search and Rescue Dogs"", 58th Annual Health Physics Society Meeting, Madison, Wisconsin, 10 July 2013.

  89. M. Volia C.M. Marianno, "A review of the Indonesian Emergency Response Plan", 58th Annual Health Physics Society Meeting, Madison, Wisconsin, 10 July 2013.

  90. M.R. Smith C.M. Marianno, "Analysis of Radionuclide Deposition Ratios from the Fukushima-Daiichi Incident", 58th Annual Health Physics Society Meeting, Madison, Wisconsin, 10 July 2013.

  91. M. Grypp C.M. Marianno, "An Analysis of a Spreader Bar Crane Mounted Gamma Ray Radiation Detection System", 58th Annual Health Physics Society Meeting, Madison, Wisconsin, 10 July 2013.

  92. E.A. Pedicini, C.M. Marianno, and W.S. Charlton, "Passive Neutron Detection in Ports for Homeland Security Applications", 58th Annual Health Physics Society Meeting, Madison, Wisconsin, 10 July 2013.

  93. J.W. Poston, S.S. Chirayath, P.V. Tsvetkov, C.M. Marianno, R.P. Kelly, and E.D. Kitcher, "Radiation Shield Design and Dose Rate Analysis of the Independent Spent Fuel Dry Cask Storage Installation at Commanche Peak Power Plant", Health Physics Society 58th Annual Meeting, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, 7-11, July 2013.

  94. J. Erchinger, C. Marianno, and A. Herring, "Development of a Custom Portal Monitor for Detection of Radioactive Contamination on Livestock", 58th Annual Health Physics Society Meeting, Madison, Wisconsin, 10 July 2013.

  95. A. Elshennawy, C.M. Marianno, S.P. Khatri, "Architecture and 3D device simulation of a PIN diode-based Gamma radiation detector", Proceedings of the 23rd ACM international conference on Great lakes symposium on VLSI, Paris, France, 2-4 May 2013

  96. B. Goddard, W. Charlton, C. Marianno, "Development of a Neutron Multiplicity Counting Experiment at Texas A&M University", American Nuclear Society 2013 Student Conference, 4-6 April 2013, Boston, Massachussetts.

  97. C.M. Marianno, J.L. Erchinger, and A.D. Herring, "Using a Specialized Radiation Portal System to Monitor Livestock Following a Radiological Incident", 23rd Annual National Radiological Emergency Preparedness Conference, Austin, Texas, 8-11 April 2013.

  98. L. Dromgoole and C.M. Marianno, "A Case for Changing I-131 Transfer Factors Based on Changes in Dairy Industry Practices", 23rd Annual National Radiological Emergency Preparedness Conference, Austin, Texas, 8-11 April 2013.

  99. D.M. Grypp and C.M. Marianno, "Gamma Radiation Detection from a Spreader Bar Crane at the Port of Tacoma", Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society, Sacramento, California, 22-26 July 2012.

  100. M.B. Fitzmaurice, A.A. Solodov, C.M. Marianno, W.S. Charlton, J. Livesay, and T. Guzzardo., "Developing a Methodology for Characterization of Building Materials' Natural Radiation Background and Integration into an MCNP Model for Radiation Portal Monitoring Systems", 53rd Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management, Orlando, Florida, 15-19 July 2012.

  101. J.M. Osborn, C.M. Marianno, A.A. Solodov, W.S. Charlton, "Concrete Characterization Using Gamma-ray Interaction Methods", 53rd Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Material Management, Orlando, FL, July 15-19, 2012.

  102. C.M. Marianno, J. Erchinger, A. Herring, "The Use of Pedestrian Portal Monitors to Detect Contamination on Livestock Following a Large Scale Radiological Incident", The 57th Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society, Sacramento, CA, 22-26 July 2012.

  103. J. Erchinger, C.M. Marianno, "Regulations and Recommendation Regarding Livestock Decontamination", The 57th Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society, Sacramento, CA, 22-26 July 2012.

  104. J. Rogers, C.M. Marianno, G. Kallenbach, "Proposed Field Calibration Source for NaI(Tl) Detector Using K-40 and High-Z Targets", The 57th Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society, Sacramento, CA, 22-26 July 2012.

  105. A. Elshennawy, C. Marianno, S. Khatri, "Efficient Solid State Gamma Radiation Detector", Symposium on Radiation Measurements and Applications (SORMA) 2012, Berkeley, CA, May 14-17, 2012.

  106. C.M. Ryan, C.M. Marianno, W.S. Charlton, W.D. James, "Neutron activation analysis of concrete for cross-border nuclear security", Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 291 (2012).

  107. William S. Charlton, David Boyle, Sunil Chirayath, David G. Ford, Claudio A. Gariazzo, Craig Marianno, Kelley Ragusa, Alexer Solodov, "Educating the Next Generation of Nuclear Safeguards and Security Experts at TAMU", GLOBAL 2011, Makuhar, Japan, December 11-16, 2011.

  108. C. M. Marianno, W. S. Charlton, R. MacNamee, K. Unlu, R. C. Lanza, "Designing a Nuclear Security Education Program for the Global Threat Reduction Initiative", Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, Vol. 105, Washington, D.C., October 30-November 3, 2011

  109. C.M. Marianno, W.S. Charlton, K. Unlu, R.C. Lanza, "Designing the Global Threat Reduction Initiative’s Nuclear Security Education Program", 52nd Annual Meeting of the Institute for Nuclear Materials Management (INMM), Palm Desert, CA, July 17-21, 2011.

  110. W.S. Charlton, D. Boyle, S.S. Chirayath, D.G. Ford, C.A. Gariazzo, C. Marianno, K. Ragusa, A. Solodov, "Nuclear Nonproliferation and Safeguards Education at TAMU: Embracing Novel Teaching Practices", 52nd Annual Meeting of the INMM, Palm Desert, CA, July 17-21, 2011.

  111. C.M. Marianno and C.M. Ryan, "Examining a Potential Technique to Determine Gamma-Ray Background for Radiation Portal", Canberra Users Group Meeting, Dallas, TX, July 11-15, 2011.

  112. J. Justina, C. Marianno, and S. Chirayath, "Radiation Transport Simulation Studies using MCNP for a Cow Phantom to Determine an Optimal Detector Configuration for New Livestock Portal", 56th Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society, West Palm Beach, Florida, June 26-30, 2011.

  113. J. Rogers C.M. Marianno, "A Review of Neutron Detection Methods in the Age of the He-3 Shortage", 56th Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society, West Palm Beach, Florida, June 26-30, 2011.

  114. C.M. Ryan, C.M. Marianno, W.S. Charlton, A.A. Solodov, R.J. Livesay, "Determining the Effect of Concrete Roadways on Gamma-ray Background for Radiation Portal Monitoring Systems", 33rd ESARDA Annual Meeting: Symposium on Safeguards and Nuclear Material Management, May 16-20, 2011, Budapest, Hungary.

  115. C.M. Marianno, "Response Aspects of the Fukushima-Diachi Incident", European Nuclear Young Generation Forum, Prague, Czech Republic, May 17-20, 2011.

  116. W. S. Charlton, W. Bangerth, D. R. Boyle, S. S. Chirayath, G. Gaukler, C. Marianno, A. Vedlitz, "SHIELD: A Framework for Evaluating and Guiding Nuclear Detection System Development", The 4th annual Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) Academic Research Initiative (ARI) Grantees Conference, Alexandria, Virginia, April 26-28, 2011.

  117. C.M. Ryan, C.M. Marianno, W.S. Charlton, and W.D. James, "Neutron Activation Analysis of Concrete for Cross-Border Nuclear Security", 13th International Conference on Modern Trends in Activation Analysis, College Station, TX, March 13-18, 2011.

  118. C.M. Marianno G. Hearn, "Development of a Detection Array for Field Work and Instructional Laboratories", Mid-Year Meeting of the Health Physics Society, Charleston, South Carolina, February 6-9, 2011.

  119. C.M. Marianno, J. Justina, and A. Herring, "Livestock Monitoring Following a Radiological Event", Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Defense Information Analysis Center Forum: Food Protection from Rad Threats, Aberdeen, Maryland, February 15, 2011.

  120. C. Gariazzo, C. Marianno, D. Cui, X. Cheng, and L. Shao, "A Flexible, Si-Based Neutron Detector for Safeguards Applications", 51st Annual Meeting for the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management, Baltimore, Maryland, July 11-15, 2010.

  121. C.M. Marianno, D.R. Boyle, W.S. Charlton, G.M. Gaukler, A. Veditz, "A Guide for Detector Development and Deployment", 51st Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials and Management, Baltimore, MD, USA, July 11-15, 2010.

  122. C.M. Ryan, C.M. Marianno, W.S. Charlton, A.A. Solodov, and J. Livesay, "Determining the Effects of Construction Materials on Background Readings for Second Line of Defense Program Portal Monitoring Systems", 51st Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials and Management, Baltimore, MD, USA, July 11-15, 2010.

  123. C.M. Marianno and S.P. Khatri, "Unique Radiation Detection Method Using Si Based Integrated Circuits", 55th Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society, Salt Lake City, UT, June 26-30, 2010.