
Thomas Saller
- Program Years: 2010-2014
- Academic Institution: University of Michigan
- Field of Study: Nuclear Engineering
- Academic Advisor: Thomas Downar
- Practicum(s):
Sandia National Laboratories, California (2012) - Degree(s):
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 2009
M.S. Nuclear Engineering, University of Michigan, 2011
Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering, University of Michigan, 2015
Current Status
- Status: Postdoc Research Associate
- Research Area: Nuclear Engineering
Publications
T. Saller, V. Seker, and T. Downar, "Validation of the U.S. NRC NGNP Evaluation Model with the HTTR," PHYSOR 2012, Knoxville, TN, USA, April 15-20.T. Saller, et al., "Analysis of the Antineutrino Signature of LEU/MOX Fueled LWRs and SFRs," INMM 53rd Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, USA, July 15-19, 2012.
T. Saller, E. Larsen, and T. Downar, "An Asymptotic Homogenized SP2 Approximation to the Boltzmann Equation. I. Derivation," PHYSOR 2014, Kyoto, Japan, September 28 - October 3.
T. Saller, E. Larsen, and T. Downar, "An Asymptotic Homogenized SP2 Approximation to the Boltzmann Equation. II. Discontinuity Factors and Numerical Testing," PHYSOR 2014, Kyoto, Japan, September 28 - October 3.
Awards
Richard F. and Eleanor A. Towner Prize for Distinguished Academic Achievement (2013)Alpha Nu Sigma Honors Society Member
MeV Summer School Scholarship
Graduated with Highest Honors, U of Texas, 2009
University Honors, U of Texas, 2006-2009
National Merit Scholar, 2006
Engineering Honors Program Member
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
Recipient, Virginia and Ernest Cockrell Jr. Scholarship, 2006-2009
Recipient, American Nuclear Society Scholarship, 2008-2009