Short Bio:
Keng-Yen’s current research focuses on nuclear-based Integrated Energy Systems (IES) simulation, with an emphasis on dynamic modeling and energy dispatch optimization. He previously worked in Taiwan’s nuclear sector in both regulatory agencies and research institutes, where he conducted transient simulations with RELAP5-3D and MELCOR and supported safety analyses and policy development for local nuclear power plants.
In addition to technical responsibilities, Keng-Yen has actively participated in knowledge dissemination and policy engagement. He has delivered lectures on nuclear safety, thermal hydraulics, and nuclear power systems to professionals outside the nuclear sector in Taiwan, thereby enhancing interdisciplinary understanding. Furthermore, he engaged directly with legislators by responding to their inquiries regarding Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), including concerns related to safety and regulatory challenges. This engagement has contributed to informing policy discussions on advanced nuclear technologies.
Keng-Yen earned his Master’s degree from MIT, where his thesis introduced a statistical uncertainty propagation framework for thermal-hydraulic safety analysis of the MIT Research Reactor. This methodology was later adopted by Argonne National Laboratory in the STAT7 code. He also holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from National Tsing Hua University, where he developed advanced RELAP5-3D multi-dimensional models for LOFT safety analyses.