Theses

Center for Nuclear Security Science and Policy Initiatives

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station

Theses

  1. M. Derman, "Nuclear Safeguards Feasibility Study for a Molten Salt Reactor Using MCNP Modeling and Simulations", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2024).

  2. S.N. Cerezo, "Systematic Uncertainty Quantification Of MCNP Predicted Nuclide Concentrations In Fuel Burnup Simulations", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2024).

  3. W. Schmidt, "Testing the Benefits of Using Silicon Photomultipliers on Organic Scintillator Portal Monitors", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2024).

  4. M. Yildiz Sakarya, "Proliferation Resistance Analysis of Multiple Recycling of Re-enriched Reprocessed Uranium Fuel in Commercial Light Water Reactors", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2023).

  5. D. Best, "Improvements of Background Neutron Estimation for Mobile Radiological Search Systems by the Exclusion of Fission Events", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2023).

  6. D. Lee, "Feasibility Study of the Conversion of IRT Research Reactor in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) from Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) to Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) Fuel", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2023).

  7. E. Gonzalez, "Closing the Fuel Cycle with a CANDU Reactor: A Feasibility Study of Recycling Used Fuel by Reprocessing and Re-Enriching to Determine the Impact on Nuclear Nonproliferation Resistance", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2023).

  8. M. Ozkutuk, "Vulnerability Assessment of a Physical Protection System Design using a Multi Path Analysis and Moving Critical Detection Points", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2023).

  9. A. Cortez, "Development of a Micro-Nuclear Reactor Design to Perform Criticality and Radiation Safety Analyses of its Used Fuel in Storage", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2023).

  10. J.C. Dorin, "A Mobile Radiation Detection System Resistant to Export Control", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2022).

  11. B. Sarawichitr, "Radioactive Source Localization Using True-Range Multilateration Methods", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2022).

  12. I. Alsaqer, "Radiation Dose Rate Evaluation in Kingdom of Bahrain Due to a Hypothetical Accident in a Nuclear Power Plant in the Region", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2022).

  13. B. Wellons, "Development of RadSigPro - An Open Source Code for Fast and Real Time Radiation Detection", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2022).

  14. M. Jackson, "Analysis of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Advantages in Multiple Recycling of Used Nuclear Reactor Fuel by Considering U-236 and Pu-238 Buildup", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2022).

  15. A. Ash, "Minimum Resolution Requirements for Gamma Identification Algorithms", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2022).

  16. S. Dalak, "Estimation of Protection Factors for the Transport of Radioactive Materials", Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2021).

  17. S. Choi, "Proliferation Resistance of Utilizing Enriched Reprocessed Uranium: Investigation of Enriched Reprocessed Uranium Fuel for Inherent Protection of Uranium and Plutonium Against Proliferation", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2021).

  18. K. Nurym, "Nuclear Weapons Latency Calculation to Verify the Historical India Case", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2021).

  19. S.A. Ricketts, "Investigation of Cadmium Lining Effects in Neutron Detector Shroud", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2021).

  20. A.C. Edwin, "Analysis of xenon-induced power oscillations in an integral pressurized water reactor", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2021).

  21. E.A. Ordonez Ferrer, "Characterizing Polyvinyl Toluene Scintillator1s State of Health Using Light Readings from a Photomultiplier Tube", Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2021).

  22. A.G. Armstrong, "Development of Nuclear Safeguards Approaches for a Molten Salt Reactor Design", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2021).

  23. X. Tang, "Barium Fluoride (BaF2) Scintillation Detectors for Fast Timing Measurements in Pebble-Bed Reactor Design", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2021).

  24. A.R. Galindo, "Remote Laboratory for Radiation Detection and Physical Security Education", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2021).

  25. M.M. Ramirez, "Safeguards Analysis for Neptunium-237 in High-Level Waste Through Computational and Radiochemical Methods", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2021).

  26. T. Jacomb-Hood, "Spatially-Resolved HPGE Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy for Nuclear Forensics", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2020).

  27. M. Boyd, "Modeling and Measurement of a Neutron Generator Driven Sub-Critical Assembly used for Isotope Production", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2020).

  28. R. Suh, "PVT-PMT System Feedback Design and Feasibility Study", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2020).

  29. Y. Kim, "Computational Investigation of a Potential Uranium Diversion Scenario at an Enrichment Plan Due to Material Holdup inside Pipes", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2020).

  30. P. O'Neal, "Comparison of U-233 Production by Thorium Irradiation in Heavy Water Reactor and Accelerator-Driven Subcritical Pile", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2020).

  31. M. Chen, "Validation of a Dose Assessment Method to be Used in Loose Contamination Exercises", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2019).

  32. H. Boo, "Investigations on the Uncertainties in Plutonium to Curium-244 Ratio Method of Plutonium Accountancy in Pyroprocessing", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2019).

  33. R. Coogan, "A Strategic Analysis of Stationary Radiation Portal Monitors and Mobile Detection Systems in Border Monitoring", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2019).

  34. J.H. Moo, "Impact Investigation using ANSYS AUTODYN Code on a Reinforced Concrete Model due to TNT Shaped Charge for Nuclear Security Vulnerability Assessments", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2019).

  35. R. Schafer, "Uncertainty Quantification of Fission Product Concentration Estimation in MCNP Fuel Depletion Simulations", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2019).

  36. K. Cook, "Analyzing Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Dogs in a Radioactive Contaminated Environment", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2019).

  37. C. Quick, "Development of An Alternative To The Helium-3 Based Active Well Coincidence Counter With Boron Coated Straws", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2018).

  38. A. Wilcox, "The Kinetic and Thermodynamic Properties of the Dissolution of Sodium Bimsuthate", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2018).

  39. G. Emery, "Remotely Accessible Radiation Detection Laboratory for Distance Education", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2018).

  40. Y. Setiawan, "Adversary Path Analysis of a Physical Protection Design Using a Stochastic Approach", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2018).

  41. I. Tsorxe, "Baseline Measurements of Natural Radioactivity at the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service- Disaster City", M.S. Thesis, Health Physics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2017).

  42. L. Pompilio, "Analysis of 10 CFR Part 810 General Authorization Data on Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2017).

  43. M. Hawila, "Combined Safety and Security Risk Evaluation Considering Safety and Security-Type Initiating Events", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2016).

  44. L.D. Cochran, "Preliminary Dose Assessment for Emergency Response Exercise at Disaster City Using Unsealed Radioactive Contamination", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2016).

  45. J. Allred , "Experimental Analysis of Plutonium Product and Raffinate Waste Streams from a PUREX Process on a low Burn-up, Fast Neutron Irradiated DUO2 Pellet", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2016).

  46. M. Subbaiah, "An Analysis on the Correlates of Nuclear Proliferation and Nuclear Energy", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2016).

  47. M. Bencomo, "Parametric Study of molybdenum-99 Production using a Sub-critical Low Enriched Uranium Assembly Design Proposed by Niowave, Inc.", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2016).

  48. M. Johansen, "The Nuclear Weapons Latency Value of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with the Islamic Republic of Iran", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2016).

  49. J. Gerhart, "Simulation of Nuclear Resonance Fluorescence for the Quantification of Plutonium-239 in Spent Nuclear Fuel", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2015).

  50. J. Cavaluzzi, "Time-Based Risk-Informed Safety Margins: Concepts and Application to Heterogeneous Systems", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2015).

  51. S. Horowitz, "Use of a High-Purity Germanium Semiconductor Detector for Rapid Post-Nuclear Event Forensics", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2015).

  52. J. Martin, "Prototype Demonstration of Gamma Insensitive Centrifugally Tensioned Metastable Fluid Neutron/Alpha Detector", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2015).

  53. D. Hellfeld, "Feasibility of Remote Nuclear Reactor Antineutrino Directionality via Elastic Electron Scattering in the WATer CHerenkov Monitor of ANtineutrinos (WATCHMAN)", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2015).

  54. J.M. Osborn, "Trace Fission Product Ratios for Nuclear Forensics Attribution of Weapons-Grade Plutonium from Fast Breeder Reactor Blankets", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2014).

  55. N. Kafle, "Statewise Correlates of Civil Nuclear Energy", M.S. Thesis, Texas A&M University, December 2014.

  56. M. Smith, "Analysis of Radionuclide Deposition Ratios from the Fukushima-Daiichi Incident", M.S. Thesis, Health Physics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2014).

  57. M. Volia, "Implementation of Integrated Planning Concept to Strengthen Indonesian Radiation Emergency Response Capabilities", M.S. Thesis, Health Physics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2014).

  58. T. Coles, "Computational Nuclear Forensics Analysis of Weapons-Grade Plutonium Separated from Fuel Irradiated in a Thermal Reactor", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2014).

  59. S. Stewart, "Investigating Correlated Neutrons from Pulsed Interrogation for Treaty Verification Applications", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2013).

  60. A. Le Coq, "Design of a Safeguards Instrument for Plutonium Quantification in an Electrochemical Refining System", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2013).

  61. A. Khudoleeva, "Conceptual Development of Remote Monitoring System for PWR Spent Fuel Dry Cask Storage through Neutron and Gamma Transport Simulations", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2013).

  62. J. Erchinger, "Investigating the operational Capabilities of Custom and Pedestrian Portal Monitoring Systems for Screening Livestock for Radioactive Contamination", M.S. Thesis, Health Physics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2013).

  63. E. Pedicini, "Passive Neutron Detection in Ports for Homeland Security Applications", M.S. Thesis, Texas A & M University, May 2013.

  64. M. Fitzmaurice, "Developing a Methodology for Characterizing the Effects of Building Materials' Natural Radiation Background on a Radiation Portal Monitoring System", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2012).

  65. J. Rogers, "Modeling Study of Proposed Field Calibration Source Using K-40 Source and High-Z Targets for Sodium Iodide Detector", M.S. Thesis, Health Physics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2012).

  66. E. Kitcher, "Performance and Safety Analysis of a Generic Small Modular Reactor", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2012).

  67. G. Hearn, "Mutable Detector Array Software for the Detection of Gamma Emissions in Classrooms and the Field", M.S. Thesis, Health Physics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2012).

  68. N. Chandregowda, "Assessment of the Fingerprinting Method for Verification of Spent Fuel in MACSTOR KN-400 CANDU Spent Fuel Dry Storage", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2012).

  69. A. Goodsell, "Flat Quartz-Crystal X-ray Spectrometer for Nuclear Forensics Applications", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2012).

  70. C. Conchewski, "Physical Security System Sensitivity to DBT Perturbations", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2012).

  71. N. Chandregowda, "Assessment of the Fingerprinting Method for Spent Fuel Verification in MACSTOR KN-400 CANDU Dry Storage", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2012).

  72. N. Fredette, "Imaging Heterogeneous Objects Using Transport Theory and Newton's Method", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2012).

  73. D. Bruss, "DSA Preconditioning for the Sn Equations with Strictly Positive Spatial Discretization", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2012).

  74. J. Justina, "Radiation Transport Simulation Studies using MCNP for a Cow Phantom to Determine an Optimal Detector Configuration for new Livestock Portal", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2012).

  75. L. Holewa, "Angular Anisotropy of Correlated Neutrons in Lab Frame of Reference and Application to Detection and Verification", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2012).

  76. S. Revis, "Determination and Mitigation of Precipitation Effects on Portal Monitor Gamma Background Levels", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2012).

  77. Rodi, P., "Algorithms for Incorporation of Dynamic Recovery in Estimating Frequency of Critical Station Blackout", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2012).

  78. J. Creasy, "Thermal Properties of Uranium-Molybdenum Alloys, Phase Decomposition Effects of Heat Treatments", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2011).

  79. G. Spence, "Directionally Sensitive Neutron Detector For Homeland Security Applications", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2011).

  80. E.T. Gitau, "Development and Evaluation of a Safeguards System Concept for a Pebble-fueled High Temperature Gas-cooled Reactor", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2011).

  81. R. Ghanbari, "Exploration of Ion-Exchanged Glass for Seals Application", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2011).

  82. C.M. Ryan, "Determining the Impact of Concrete Roadways on Gamma Ray Background Readings for Radiation Portal Monitoring Systems", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2011).

  83. M. Mella, "Pathways Analysis for State Proliferators", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2011).

  84. X. Xu, "The STAPL pList", M.S. Thesis, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2010).

  85. H. Singh, "A Cost Effective, Integrated and Smart Radioactive Safeguard System", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2010).

  86. G.R. Hundley, "Bayesian Network Analysis of Radiological Dispersal Device Acquisitions", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2010).

  87. A.S. Stafford, "Spent Nuclear Fuel Self-Induced XRF to Predict Pu to U Content", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, August 2010.

  88. N. Parham, "Development of Real-Time Fuel Management Capability at the Texas A&M Nuclear Science Center", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2010).

  89. D. Strohmeyer, "Feasibility Study of a Portable Coupled 3He Detector with LaBr3 Gamma Scintillator for Field Identification and Quantification of Nuclear Material", M.S. Thesis, Health Physics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2010).

  90. J.S. Feener, "Safeguards for Uranium Extraction (UREX) +1A Process", M.S. Thesis, Texas A & M University, May 2010.

  91. M.R. Sternat, "Application of a Constrained Optimization Technique to the Imaging of Heterogeneous Objects Using Diffusion Theory", M.S. Thesis, Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX (2009).

  92. B. Goddard, "Real-Time Detection of UREX+3a Extraction Streams for Materials Accountancy", M.S. Thesis, Texas A & M University, December 2009.

  93. E. Rauch, "Development of a Safeguards Approach for a Small Graphite Moderated Reactor and Associated Fuel Cycle Facilities", M.S. Thesis, Texas A & M University, May 2009.

  94. R. Metcalf, "New Tool for Proliferation Resistance Evaluation Applied to Uranium and Thorium Fueled Fast Reactor Fuel Cycles", M.S. Thesis, Texas A & M University, May 2009.

  95. D. Sweeney, "Reactor Power History from Fission Product Signatures", M.S. Thesis, Texas A & M University, December 2008.

  96. D.G. Ford, "Assessment Tool for Nuclear Material Acquisition Pathways", M.S. Thesis, Texas A & M University, December 2008.

  97. C.R. Freeman, "Bayesian Network Analysis of Nuclear Acquisitions", M.S. Thesis, Texas A & M University, December 2008.

  98. J. Miller, "Analytical Inverse Model for Post-Event Attribution of Plutonium", M.S. Thesis, Texas A & M University, December 2008.

  99. A.L. Thornton, "Development of a Portable Neutron Coincidence Counter for Field Measurements of Nuclear Materials using the Advanced Multiplicity Capabilities of MCNPX 2.5.F and the Neutron Coincidence Point Model", M.S. Thesis, Texas A & M University, December 2007.

  100. K. E. Chesson, "A One-Group Parametric Sensitivity Analysis for the Graphite Isotope Ratio Method and Other Related Techniques Using ORIGEN 2.2", M.S. Thesis, Texas A & M University, August 2007.

  101. D.D.J. Giannangeli, III , "Development of the fundamental attributes and inputs for proliferation resistance assessments of nuclear fuel cycles", M.S. Thesis, Texas A & M University, May 2007.

  102. R.W. Candalino, "Engineering analysis of low enriched uranium fuel using improved zirconium hydride cross sections", M.S. Thesis, Texas A&M University, August 2006.

  103. N.A. Johansen, III, "An active system for the detection of special fissile material in small watercraft", M.S. Thesis, Texas A&M University, August 2006.

  104. M.R. Scott, "Nuclear forensics: attributing the source of spent fuel used in an RDD event", M.S. Thesis, Texas A & M University, May 2005.

  105. D.E. Burk , "Forward model calculations for determining isotopic compositions of materials used in a radiological dispersal device", M.S. Thesis, Texas A&M University, May 2005.