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Adria Peterkin

Headshot of Adria Peterkin
Program Year:
2
University:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Field of Study:
Nuclear Materials
Advisor:
Michael Short
Degree(s):
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Howard University, 2017; M.Eng. Nuclear Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 2018

Residency Experience(s)

Los Alamos National Laboratory (2025)

Residency Supervisor(s):
Blas
Uberuaga
Residency Title:
Modeling Radiation Damage in FLiBe Molten Fluoride Salt

Los Alamos National Laboratory (2025)

Residency Supervisor(s):
Blas
Uberuaga
Residency Title:
Modeling Radiolysis Effects in FLiBe Molten Fluoride Salt

Publications

The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (TMS) 2026
Presentation Title: Investigating Radiation Effects in Molten Fluoride Salt
Authors: Adria Peterkin, Andrea Hwang, Blas Uberuaga, Weiyue Zhou, Edward Holby, Mark Asta, Michael P. Short

African Materials Research Society (A-MRS) 2025
Presentation Title: Investigating Radiation Effects in Molten Fluoride Salt
Authors: Authors: Adria Peterkin, Weiyue Zhou, Wande Cairang Michael P. Short

The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (TMS) 2024
Presentation Title:“Non-equilibrium Neural Network Interatomic Potential Development for FLiNaK and FLiBe Molten Fluoride Salt"
Authors: Adria Peterkin, Herve Caralp, Mike Short, Weiyue Zhou

Howard University Research Day 2017
Poster Title: An investigation of High-Mg rocks of Northern Virginia for Potential Carbon Dioxide Storage."
Authors: Adria Peterkin, Madalyn Blondes

Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM 2016
Poster Title: "Synthesis of 2-Acetylnaphtho[2,3b]furan-4,9-dione Toward the Exploration of Skin Cancer Cells and Normal Cells."
Authors: Adria Peterkin, Ponsawan Netcharoensirisuk, Wiranpat Karnsomwan

227th American Astronomical Society (AAS) 2016
Poster Title: "Applying the Principles of Systems Engineering and Project Management to Optimize Scientific Research"
Authors: Adria Peterkin, Lory Wingate, Demian Arancibia

National Astronomy Consortium 1st Annual Conference 2015
Presentation Title: Applying the Principles of Systems Engineering and Project Management to Optimize Scientific Research
Authors: Adria Peterkin, Lory Wingate, Demian Arancibia

Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM 2015
Poster Title: FAME Extraction: Refining the Technique for Extracting Fatty Acids from Mexican Native Plant Seeds.
Authors: Adria Peterkin, Danielle Mcletchie, Elie El Kassis

Awards

- MIT Nuclear Science and Engineering - Outstanding Student Service Award
- MIT Nuclear Science and Engineering - Communication Lab Fellow
- MIT Emerging Leader RISE Award
- AUI Board of Trustees NAC Bridge Scholarship
- The National GEM Consortium Graduate Fellowship
- NSE Manson Benedict Outstanding Scholar Fellow