Current Theses & Projects
| Name | Project | University/Scope | Supervisor(s) | Year (Start) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feagan, Isabella | Nonlinear turbulence of flows | McMaster University Ontario / MSc | R. Kapulla | 2025 |
| Si-Salah, Lina | A Machine Learning algorithm to predict condensation rates in a PCCS tube using a CFD-supplied database | University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene / MSc | A. Dehbi (LSM), O. Al-Yahia | 2025 |
| Lenoble, Clément | Assessment of the PHITS Monte-Carlo code for does rate calculation for Radioisotope Heater Units (RHUs) for Space Science and Exploration | École Polytechnique Paris / MSc | G. Perret | 2025 |
| Giangolini, Federico | Developing conservative approaches for surface and volumetric data mapping, including data interpolation within the simCRUD chemistry-CFD coupling framework | Università di Bologna / PhD Student | A. Manera, V. Petrov | 2025 |
| De Martino, Flavio | Development of a Monte Carlo core follow of a toy reactor | EPFL / MSc | L. Berry | 2024/2025 |
| Torrente, Bishal | Decay heat calculation for the 0E2 case: CASMO5, SERPENT2 including uncertainties | ETHZ / MSc | D. Rochman | 2024/2025 |
| Wälti, Eric | Performance Evaluation of the Newly Designed capacitance wire-mesh sensor (cWMS) System | ETHZ / MSc | V. Petrov | 2025/2025 |
| Safaei, Arash | Applications of multiphysics and multiscale computational methods | Politecnico di Torino / PhD Student | A. Manera, V. Petrov | 2024 |
Completed Theses & Projects
| Name | Project | University/Scope | Supervisor(s) | Year (Finished) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wälti, Eric | Verification of steam condensation models for BWR containment modelling | ETHZ / MSc | K. Nikitin | 2025 |
| Garces, Pauline | NEWS project: Fast Neutron Detector for Spent fuel measurements | ETHZ / MSc | G. Perret | 2025 |
| Ronchi, Giovanni | Application of Machine Learning Methods for Evaluation of Limiting Control Rod Patterns in BWR | ETHZ / MSc | A. Cherezov | 2025 |
| Song, Seolsonghwa | calculations and development of surrogate models for the thermal-hydraulics of the cooling system (RCS) during severe accidents in a generic PWR | Chung-Ang University, Seoul / MSc | C. D'Alessandro, T. Lind | 2025 |
| Zweifel, Sandro | Local measurements of particle mass transfer in gas-liquid flows | ETHZ / MSc | A. Ramos, T. Lind | 2024 |
| Vocke, Maegan | PIV and LIF Measurements in densely stratified mixture layers | McMaster Hamilton / PhD | R. Kapulla | 2024 |
| Colombo, Dino Ezio | CFD models validation for nuclear reactors applications | ETHZ / MSc | A. Manera, V. Petrov | 2024 |
| Fournier, Victor Colman | Neural Network-Based Estimation of Control Blades Worth for Identifying Limited Patterns in BWRs | EPFL / MSc | A. Cherezov | 2024 |
| Monney, Axel Daniel | LIQUID METAL FAST REACTORS / Westinghouse design - experiments | ETHZ / MSc | A. Manera, V. Petrov | 2024 |
| Pelletier, Augustin Jean | CFD simulations of turbulent penetration in T-junction | EPFL / MSc | E. Fogliatto | 2024 |
| Sansone, Riccardo Luigi | Development of a theoretical model for predicting the physical properties of molten salts systems | EPFL / MSc | A. Manera, V. Petrov | 2024 |
| De Failly, Gauthier | Impact of the final reactor core fuel loading on the back-end strategy and safety parameters | Ecole Polytechnique Paris / MSC | D. Rochman | 2024 |
| Wang, Yating | Experiments to determine gas-liquid two-phase flow properties; related simulation of bubble behaviour and particle motion from gas to liquid | Tsinghua University in Beijing / PhD | A. Ramos, T. Lind | 2024 |
| König, Nicolas | Stability of passive safety systems - a mathematical analysis | ETHZ / MSc | A. Manera, V. Petrov | 2024 |
| Declerck, Alexandre | Sensitivity and uncertainty studies for the loading curve derivation for a pseudo-application case of used nuclear fuel final disposal | IMT Atlantique / MSc | M. Frankl | 2024 |
| Kwon, Sung Joon | OECD/NEA/NSC/WPRS Watts Bar 1 benchmark simulation with nTRACER/CTF | Seoul National University / BSc | M. Hursin, M. Papadionysiou | 2024 |
| Cho, Yeongjae | MELCOR UQ study and validation based on PANDA experiment | UNIST - Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology | M. Malicki | 2024 |
| Elshater Mohamed, Shady | Development of SPARTACUS: A Toolbox for Trajectory, Mission and System Design (Nuclear Electric Propulsion for Space Exploration) | ETHZ/MSc | A. Cherezov | 2024 |
| Berti, Nicola | Fuel Behaviour - Thermo-mechanical behaviour of ATF composite cladding | ETHZ/MSc | C. Cozzo | 2024 |
| Baldo, Eduardo | Thermal analysis of a nuclear space reactor | ETHZ/MSc | I. Clifford | 2024 |
| Valentin, Jean-Baptiste Bruno Marie | Large Volume Dosimetry for BLOOM in CROCUS | EPFL/MSc | V. Lamirand | 2024 |
| Meunier, Benjamin Arthur Hugo | Validation of Novel Nuclear Data Evaluation | EPFL/MSc | M. Hursin | 2024 |
| Colombo, Dino Ezio | CFD models validation for nuclear reactors applications | ETHZ/MSc | A. Manera, V. Petrov | 2024 |
| Fernandez de Losada, Lucas Javier | Techno-economic modeling of the nuclear technology in the Swiss energy system | ETHZ/MSc | A. Manera, G. Sansavini (ETHZ) | 2024 |
| Freyssinet, Léonard Loïc Bruno | Techno-economic modeling of the nuclear technology in the Swiss energy system | ETHZ/MSc | A. Manera, G. Sansavini (ETHZ) | 2024 |
| Monney, Axel Daniel | LIQUID METAL FAST REACTORS / Westinghouse design - experiments | ETHZ/MSc | A. Manera, V. Petrov | 2024 |
| Sansone, Riccardo Luigi | Development of a theoretical model for predicting the physical properties of molten salts systems | EPFL/MSc | A. Manera, V. Petrov | 2024 |
| Tagliabue, Pierluigi | CFD models validation for nuclear reactors applications | ETHZ/MSc | A. Manera, V. Petrov | 2024 |
| Tasiopoulou, Theodora | High resolution experiments and CFD modeling of hot spots in wire-wrapped fuel assemblies | EPFL/MSc | A. Manera, V. Petrov | 2024 |
| Arfinengo del Carpio, Sofía | Computational analyses using the GOTHIC code related to the PANDA P1A1 series | Universitad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain/PhD | D. Paladino | 2023 |
| Gabicagogeascoa Cuesta, Carlota | Computational analyses using the GOTHIC code related to the PANDA P1A1 series | Universitad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain/MSc | D. Paladino | 2023 |
| Lee, Juwook | Analyses of PANDA experiments performed within the OECD/NEA framework with containmentFOAM | Seoul National University | MSc | M. S. Chae | 2023 |
| Orive Soto, Javier | Effects of the Final Reactor Core Fuel Loading on Back-End Strategy | EPFL/MSc | D. Rochman, G. Girardin (KKG) | 2023 |
| Oliva, Angela | The analyses of experiments related to pressure suppression pool phenomena relevant for SMRs | CEA/PhD | D. Paladino | 2023 |
| Biot, Grégoire | Reactor Mathematics - Reactor Core Transient Simulations on Low-Precision Hardware | EPFL/MSc | A. Cherezov | 2023 |
| Jang, Ji-Hye | Mitigation of source term from severe accidents in nuclear reactors; characterization of solid absorbents applied for retention of organic iodide species | Sejong University of Seoul, Rep. Korea/KONICOF/BSc | F. Espegren, T. Lind | 2023 |
| King, Stephen | Analyses using CFD Code of aerosol transport in large containment building, using experimental data optained at TAMU | Texas A&M University, USA/PhD | A. Dehbi / D. Paladino | 2023 |
| Arnold, Benjamin | Development and Validation of Machine Learning supported Methodology for Critical Power Ratio Estimation by Sub channel Codes | Uni Basel/MSc | K. Nikitin | 2022 |
| Arfinengo del Carpio, Sofía | Analyses using the GOTHIC code of the PANDA P1A3 series | Universitad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain/PhD | M. Andreani | 2023 |
| Liu, Zhipeng | Modeling the Rostov-II boron dilution transient with TRACE/PARCS | Xi'an Jiaotong University, China/PhD Trainee | M. Hursin | 2022 |
| Biot, Grégoire | Reactor Mathematics - Reactor Core Transient Simulations on Low-Precision Hardware | EPFL/MSc | A. Cherezov | 2022 |
| Orive Soto, Javier | Effects of the Final Reactor Core Fuel Loading on Back-End Strategy | EPFL/MSc | D. Rochman, G. Girardin (KKG) | 2022 |
| Saliba, Michel | The SAFFRON core-mapping array in CROCUS for fission chain correlation studies | EPFL/MSc | V. Lamirand, W. Monange (IRSN) | 2022 |
| Schmid Fernandes, Clife | 100% Renewables with no blackouts, dream or reality | EPFL/MSc | A. Manera, V. Petrov | 2022 |
| Nervi Giovanni | CFD for thermal fatigue in branch lines / Turbulence/induced thermal fatigue in isolated branch lines | EPFL/MSc | A. Manera, V. Petrov | 2022 |
| König Nicolas | High-speed gamma tomography based on positron emitters | ETHZ/MSC | A. Manera, V. Petrov | 2022 |
| Borys, Francis | High-speed gamma tomography based on positron emitters | EPFL/MSc | A. Manera, V. Petrov | 2022 |
| Jermann, Eliot | Extension and testing of electronics for in-house gamma tomography system | EPFL/MSc | A. Manera, V. Petrov | 2022 |
| Mazzone, Daniel | Comparison of Different Fuel Elements for their Susceptibility for Novel CRUD-Depositions | EPFL/MSc | A. Manera, V. Petrov, L. Robers (Axpo) | 2022 |
| Rivera Durán, Yago | High-resolution liquid film measurements | Universitat Politècnica de València, ES/PhD | A. Manera, V. Petrov | 2022 |
| Vocke, Maegan | Pouring space into time: From the Eulerian to the Lagrangian frequency based on planar DNS data | University of Calgary, Canada/MSc | R. Kapulla | 2022 |
| Kirkby, Ethan | Proper Orthogonal Decomposition Analysis of a DNS Planar Jet (HYMERES-2 NEST) | University of Calgary, Canada/BSc | R. Kapulla | 2021 |
| Seyffert, Caroline | MELCOR code validation based on PANDA experiment | ETHZ/MSc | M. Malicki | 2022 |
| Xu, Rui | CFD modeling of two-phase flow in a helical coil | ETHZ/MSc | A. Manera | 2022 |
| Lapaire-Lemoine, Sophie | Design of a conductivity detector for Voidmeasurement in a two component mixture | EPFL/MSc | M. Hursin | 2022 |
| Liu, Prosper | Thermal hydraulic Interaction between the reactor coolant system and containment building | Grenoble Institute of Technology, France /MSc | O. Al-Yahia | 2022 |
| Kwack, Dahui | Machine learning and CFD Models for the prediction of thermal-mechanical fatigue in insulated branch pipes | ETHZ/MSc | A. Manera, V. Petrov | 2022 |
| Hwang, Hye-Jin | Analysis of loss-of-coolant accident in a spent fuel pool and subsequent release of radionuclides using an integral severe accident analysis code | KONICOF/Trainee | M. Malicki | 2021 |
| Vaiarelli, Vittorio | Severe Accidents Simulations of SMRs | EPFL/MSc | M. Malicki | 2021 |
| Varbella, Anna | Improved energy-selective cross-section measurements using a compact neutron generator | EPFL/MSc | R. Adams, G. Perret | 2021 |
| De Buys Roessingh, Vincent | Characterization of a neutron detector efficiency as a function if energy | ETHZ/MSc | R. Adams, G. Perret | 2021 |
| Lartaud, Paul | Verification of the conventional approach for full core calculations on hexagonal geometries | ETHZ/MSc | M. Papadionysiou | 2020 |
| Solans, Virginie | Optimisation of canister loading using a neural network | EPFL/MSc | D. Rochman | 2020 |
| Roth, Bernhard | Experimental study of pool scrubbing bubble hydrodynamics in the globule flow regime | ETHZ/MSc | D. Suckow | 2020 |
| Manohar, Kevin | The Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) and its Application to Turbulent Jet Data | University of Calgary, Canada/MSc | R. Kapulla | 2020 |
| Bellotti, Michele | Technological and economic strengths of SMRs and problems of CAREM reactor modeling with TRACE | EPFL/MSc | K. Nikitin | 2019 |
| Vazquez, Carlos | H2P4: scoping calculations regarding the pressurization of vessels 3 and 4 due to the pool stratification | UPM, Spain/MSc | M. Andreani | 2019 |
| King, Stephen | The Porous Media Approach | TAMU, USA/MSc | A. Dehbi | 2019 |
| Zimmermann, Lea | Experimental Characterization of Flow Velocity Development Downstream of Tube Bends | ETHZ/MSc | R. Kapulla | 2019 |
| Kim, Yu-gyung | Hydrodynamic characterization of pool scrubbing using a wire mesh sensor | KONICOF/Trainee | P. Papadopoulos | 2019 |
| Brazell, Christian | Optimization of Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage using a Neural Network and Simulated Annealing | TAMU, USA/MSc | D. Rochman | 2019 |
| Ramadane, Mohamed | Dataanalysis of wire-mesh sensor data | ETHZ/MSc | P. Papdopoulos | 2019 |
| Leisinger, Sebastian | Synthetic Data for CHF using Machine Learning Methods | ETHZ/MSc | R. Mukin | 2019 |
| Ceder, Joakim | Elemental iodine retention and hydrodynamic measurements relevant for pool scrubbing and FCVS and modelling with BUSCA | KTH/Trainee | S. Tietze | 2018 |
| Jung, Byungho | PWR structures activation forecasts using Monte Carlo neutron transport simulation | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | A. Vasiliev (M. Pecchia) | 2018 |
| Westlund, M. | Monte Carlo simulations of Bowing effects using realistic fuel data in nuclear fuel assemblies | Uppsala University/MSc | D. Rochman | 2018 |
| Di Pierno, L. | Development of a CAD Fluid Model for the PKL facility | ETHZ/Trainee | R. Mukin | 2017 |
| Li, Jiahzhi | Simulations of Bowing Effects on Isotopic Inventories for Simplified Pin, Assembly and Full Core Models | EPFL/MSc | D. Rochman | 2016 |
| Savelli, R. | Towards extended Validation of PSI BWR FNF Modeling Methodology using KKL Long-Term Irradiation Dosimetry Data | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | A. Vasiliev | 2015 |
| Janin, G. | Development of optimal micro/macroscopic cross-section model for a transport pin-by-pin solver | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | P. Mala | 2015 |
| Guo, W. | Development of TRACE/CAD Methodology for System Code Nodalization | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | I. Clifford | 2015 |
| Nguyen Van Ho, R. | Nuclear Data Uncertainty Propagation for LWR Fuel Assembly Lattices | PHELMA-U. Seoul/Trainee | O. Leray | 2015 |
| Ryu, M. | Development and Refinements of nTRACER | U. Seoul/NE MSc | S. Canepa (H. Ferroukhi) | 2015 |
| Yao, H. | Thermal-Hydraulic Simulation of Rig-Of-Safety Assessment Tests in Large Scale Test Facility using Updated TRACE Code | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | I. Clifford | 2015 |
| Zhang, D. | Bundle Reconstruction History Method for Direct Whole Core Calculations with the Code nTRACER | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | S. Canepa | 2015 |
| Guo, Z. | Simulation of Irradiation Damage in Chromium-doped LWR Fuel | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | M. Krack (R. Ngayam-Happy) | 2015 |
| Chunyan, L. | Development and Optimization of Fast Solution Algorithms for the Fuel Depletion Equations | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | P. Mala | 2014 |
| Perrier, H. | Development of Hybrid CASMO/SERPENT Deterministic/Stochastic Fuel Depletion Scheme | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | M. Pecchia (O. Leray, H. Ferroukhi) | 2014 |
| Dupre, A. | Modelling and Validation Enhancements of the PSI Fast Neutron Fluence MCNPX based Computational Scheme using recent KKG Experimental Data | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | A. Vasiliev | 2014 |
| Rossinelli, L. | Assessment of SERPENT for BWR Lattice Modelling and Development of Coupling to SIMULATE-3 Code | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | M. Hursin (H. Ferroukhi) | 2014 |
| Zhou, Q. | Validation of CFD Solvers for Buoyancy Driven Flows on the basis of ROCOM Tests | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | R. Puragliesi (O. Zerkak) | 2014 |
| Bogetic, S. | Development and Verification of TRACE/PARCS Methodology for analyses of the Swiss Reactors | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | M. Hursin (A. Dokhane, H. Ferroukhi) | 2013 |
| Demeshko, M. | Development and Verification of CSARMA Noise Analysis Method for BWR Causality | Osaka U./Trainee | A. Dokhane (H. Ferroukhi) | 2013 |
| Li, S. | CFD Simulations of Boiling and Natural Circulation in Passice Containment Condenser System Pools | NPIC/IAEA Fellow | R. Puragliesi | 2013 |
| nigam, A. | Modelling and Validation of COBRA-TF Sub-Channel Code for OECD/NEA BFBT Benchmark | MSc EMINE/Trainee | C. Adamson | 2013 |
| Wicaksono, D. | Comparative Study of Monte-Carlo Code Systems for LWR Fuel Depletion | ETHZ-EPFL/Trainee | A. Vasiliev (H. Ferroukhi) | 2013 |
| Wicaksono, D. | Development and Asssement of Advanced Temporal Coupling Schemes for TRACE/S3K Analyses | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | O. Zerkak | 2012 |
| Zvoncek, P. | Numerical Methods for Nuclear Design Optimization of LWR Assemblies with Inert-Matrix Fuel | ETHZ-EPFL/Trainee | W. Wieselquist (H. Ferroukhi) | 2012 |
| Belaid, S. | Modelling and Validation of System Thermal-Hydraulic Codes for Experiments at Integral Test Facilities | IAEA Fellow/Trainee | J. Freixa | 2012 |
| Dufresne, A. | Development of MCNPX-based Computational Scheme for Reference Numerical Estimations of High-Energy PWR Control Rod Tip Fluence | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | H. Ferroukhi (A. Vasiliev) | 2011 |
| Gudmundsson, P. | Study of minimal requirements for thermal-hydraulics/neutronics mapping schemes in BWR ATWS Simulations | ETHZ/MSc | K. Nikitin | 2011 |
| Bernatowicz, K. | Trend Analysis of PWR Core Modelling Accuracy | U. Gdansk/Trainee | W. Wieselquist (H. Ferroukhi) | 2010 |
| Pittarello, R. | Monte Carlo analysis of RPV dosimetry experiments | ETHZ-EPFL/MSc | A. Vasiliev | 2010 |
| Gupta, A. | Modelling of KKG Steam Generator using TRACE | IIT Kharagpur/MSc | W. Barten | 2009 |
| Kalfuss, L. | Simulation of a HALDEN-LOCA experiment with the thermohydraulic code TRACE | TU-Dresden/MSc | Y. Aounallah | 2008 |
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