We are pleased to share that two of our PhD students, Noemi Cerboni and Vlad Zobnin (first and second from the left in the photo), have been awarded Best NES Student of 2025 in their respective categories!
๐ Vlad received the award in the 3rd-year PhD category for his research on tellurium evaporation from lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE), a key coolant in Generation IV nuclear reactors. His work, which focuses on understanding chemical species formation and the effects of humidity, provides important insights for improving the safety and reliability of advanced reactor systems.
๐ Noemi, recognized in the 4th-year PhD category, earned this honor for the second time (she was also awarded in 2022 as a 1st-year PhD student). Her project, "Enhancing Target Stability for Superheavy Element Production via Coupled Reduction," contributes valuable knowledge to the development of stable target materials for cutting-edge nuclear physics experiments.
Weโre also proud to recognize Pasolini Sofia and Kou Xuandong, who were finalists in their respective categories:
๐ Sofia presented her PhD project, "Radiolanthanide Production In Core (RAPIC)", focusing on innovative approaches for isotope production within reactor environments.
๐ Xuandong was recognized for his work titled "Fission Product Release Behavior in GEN-IV Reactors", exploring crucial aspects of radioactive species behavior in next-generation nuclear systems.
Their achievements reflect the depth and impact of the research conducted in our program. Congratulations to all four!