Professional Activity
Selected Publications
A.S. Tamashiro, J.T.; Harke, J.G. Duarte, Y. Mishnayot, S.W. Padgett, G. Slavik, S. Burcher, N. Harward, N. Gharibyan, R.A. Henderson, L.R. Greenwood, B.D. Pierson, J.M. Goda, J.A. Bounds, D.K. Hayes, C.J. Palmer. 239Pu Fission Spectrum Cumulative Fission Product Yield Measurement Using Godiva-IV Critical Assembly, Nuclear Data Sheets, Special Issue on Nuclear Reaction Data. 193 (2024) 153–177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nds.2024.01.007
A.S. Tamashiro, J.T. Harke, J.G. Duarte, Y. Mishnayot, S. Burcher, S.W. Padgett, P. Zhao, B.D. Pierson, N. Gharibyan, J.M. Goda, L.R. Greenwood, D.K. Hayes, J. Hutchinson, N. Harward, K. Roberts, G. Slavik, P. Yap-Chiongco, J. Walker, C.J. Palmer. 237Np Fission Spectrum Cumulative Fission Product Yield Measurement Using Godiva-IV Critical Assembly, Nuclear Data Sheets, Special Issue on Nuclear Reaction Data. 193 (2024) 131–152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nds.2024.01.006
Myers, C. , Musk, J., Palmer, T. , Palmer, C. A hybrid finite volume method and smoothed particle hydrodynamics approach for efficient and accurate blast simulations. Frontiers in Physics. Volume 11 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fphy.2023.1325294
Palmer, C.J.; Northrop, J.; Palmer, T.S.; Reynolds, A. Validation of Time-dependent Shift using the Pulsed Sphere Benchmarks. Frontiers in Nuclear Engineering, Sec. Fission and Reactor Design. Volume 2 – 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fnuen.2023.1294583 Invited
Myers, C. , Palmer, T. , Palmer, C. A hybrid Finite Volume-Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Approach for Shock Capturing Applications. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering Vol 417 December 2023. doi: 10.1016/j.cma.2023.116412
Chen. T., Chang, TY., Konstanczer, B., Mostaan, M., Palmer, C. Review of qualification and modeling for radiation-induced polymer degradation. Frontiers in Nuclear Engineering. Volume 2 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fnuen.2023.1287370
Myers, C. and Palmer, C. and Palmer, T. A coupled smoothed particle hydrodynamics-finite volume approach for shock capturing in one-dimension Vol. Heliyon. 9(7) Iss7 July 2023 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17922
Weidenbenner, S., Palmer, C., Croce., Koehler, K., McNeel, D., Ockrin, T., Schreiber, K., Schoenemann, R., Carpenter, M., Fitzgerald, R. Monte Carlo Based Sample Optimization for Microcalorimeter Decay Energy Spectroscopy. Proceedings of the ANS Topical Meeting on Advances in Nuclear Nonproliferation Technology and Policy, Nov 2023
Williams, Q., Steward, R., Pope, C., Palmer, C., Palmer, T., Shields, A., Darrington, J., Schanfein, M., Reyes, G., Ritter, C. Development of Reactor Physics Models for Generating a Surrogate Model for the ISU AGN-201 Digital. Proceedings of the ANS Topical Meeting on Advances in Nuclear Nonproliferation Technology and Policy, Nov 2023.
Gisondi, A., Palmer, C., Halaapiapi, L., Bobba, R., Risk-Informed Performance-Based Methods for Cyber-Attack on Nuclear Power Facilities. Proceedings of the ANS Topical Meeting on Advances in Nuclear Nonproliferation Technology and Policy, Nov 2023.
Benz, J. Whyatt, M, Nickless, B., Tollbom, C., Rosulaek, M., Garimella, G., Sing, J., Palmer, C. Real-Time Video Authentication using the Double Ratchet Algorithm. Proceedings of the INMM & ESARDA Joint Annual Meeting. May 2023
Weidenbenner, S., Palmer, C., Croce, M. Review of Nondestructive Assay Methods for Safeguards Monitoring and Verification. Proceedings of the INMM & ESARDA Joint Annual Meeting. May 2023
Freilich, J. and Palmer, C. Nanocomposite Physics and Structure Considerations in MCNP Proton Shielding Models. Nuclear Science and Technology Open Research. Sept. 2023.
Alberti, A. L.; Argawal, V.; Gutowska, I.; Palmer, C. J.; Oliveira, R. E.; Automation Levels for Nuclear Reactor Operations: A Revised Perspective. Progress in Nuclear Energy. Vol 157, March 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pnucene.2022.104559
Tamashiro, A. S.; Harke, Duarte, J.G.; Mishnayot, Y.; J. Burcher, S.; Harward, N.; Roberts, K.; Menn, S.; Story, T.M.; Reese, S.; Smith, S.; Minc, L.D.; Loveland, W.; Adriatico, V.L.; Konstancer, B.A.; Weidenbenner, S.L.; Wiltbank, N.; Branco-Katcher, M.; Kulah, C.; Schickler, R.; and Palmer, C. J. “The Lāpaki g-g Array”, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A. Sept 2022 (pre-proof) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2022.167484
Alberti, A.; Palmer, T. S.; Palmer, C. P. Proper orthogonal decomposition based reduced-order modeling of flux-Limited gray thermal radiation. Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer. Vol 292 2022, 108345, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jqsrt.2022.108345.
Benz, J.; Palmer, C.; McGee-Hilbert, H.; Lee, C. (Yu Hsuan); Kumar, R.; Hollinger, G.; Benker, N. Examining Autonomous Inspection of Geologic Repositories. ESARDA Bulletin - The International Journal of Nuclear Safeguards and Non-proliferation, 64(1), 48-63. https://doi.org/10.3011/ESARDA.IJNSNP.2022.5
Foley, A.; Palmer, C; Yang, H; Bowen, J. LYSO:Ce and EMCCD Based Rapid Combined Traditional and Autoradiographic Imaging Technique for Radiological Emergency Response. Transactions of the American Nuclear Society. Vol. 125 June 2022. doi.org/10.13182/T126-38063 (Available online here).
Meyers, C.; Palmer, C.; Palmer, T. Comparison of the Computational Performance of Traditional Hydrodynamics and Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics for Strong Shock Test Problems. Transactions of the American Nuclear Society. Vol. 125 June 2022. doi.org/10.13182/T126-38396 (Available online here).
Northrop, J.; Palmer, C.; Reynolds, A. Inter-Code Comparison of Time Independent Pulsed Sphere Benchmark Results. Transactions of the American Nuclear Society. Vol. 125 June 2022. doi.org/10.13182/T126-38312 (Available online here).
Wiltbank, N.E.; Palmer, C.J. Dynamic PRA Prospects for the Nuclear Industry. Front. Energy Res., 11 November 2021. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2021.750453
Tamashiro, A.S.; Burke, J.T; Burcher, S; Palmer, C.J.; Menn, S. ; Reese, S.; Loveland, W.; and L. Minc, L. Progress On Fission Product Yield Experiment at Oregon State University, Proceedings of the INMM & ESARDA Joint Virtual Annual Meeting, September 2021. Available online here.
Tamashiro, A S; Palmer, C J; Harke, J T; Padgett, S W; Burcher, S; Slavik, G; Harward, N; Gharibyan, N; Henderson, R; Pierson, B; Greenwood, L; Goda, J; Hayes, D; and Bounds, J A; 239Pu Cumulative Fast Fission Product Yield Analysis. 2020 Fall Meeting of the Division of Nuclear Physics of the American Physical Society. November 1st, 2020
Tamashiro, A S; Burke, J T; Padgett, S; Palmer, T S; Palmer, C J; and Burcher, S. New Short-Lived Fission Product Yield Experiment at Oregon State University. 2020 Fall Meeting of the Division of Nuclear Physics of the American Physical Society. November 1st, 2020.
Lee, C. (Yu Hsuan); Kumar, R.; Benz, J.; McGee-Hilbert, H.; Hollinger, G.; Palmer, C. Autonomous Inspection of Nuclear Repositories: Current State of the Art and Future Directions, Proceedings of the 61st Annual Meeting of the Institute for Nuclear Materials Management, July 2020. PNNL-SA-153626.
Micewski, L.; Palmer, C. J. Safeguards Considerations for Thorium Reactors. Proceedings of the 61st Annual Meeting of the Institute for Nuclear Materials Management, July 2020.
Grechanuk, P.; Palmer, C. J.; Palmer, T. S. Application of Machine Learning Algorithms to Identification of Spent Fuel Reactor of Origin, Proceedings of the 61st Annual Meeting of the Institute for Nuclear Materials Management, July 2020.
Schwantes, J. M.; Blair, J. L.; Buck, E.C.; Devanathan, R.; Kessler, S.H.; Lach, T.G.; Lonergan, J.M.; McNamara, B.K.; Palmer, C.J.; Clark, R.A. A new non-diffusional gas bubble production route in used nuclear fuel: implications for fission gas release, cladding corrosion, and next generation fuel design. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. 2020, 22, 6086-6099. https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CP05363H
Palmer, C.; Gerez, K; Schwantes, J; Clark, R. Scoping Evaluation of Trace Isotopic Ratios within the Noble Metal-phase as Indicators of Reactor Class. Progress in Nuclear Energy. Vol 117 : Nov 2019. 10.1016/j.pnucene.2019.103059
Tamashiro, A S.; Burke, J T.; Padgett, S.; Palmer, T S.; Palmer, C J. and Burcher, S. New Fission Product Yield Measurements at Oregon State University. United States: N. p., 2020. Web. LLNL-CONF-800821
S. Padgett, J. T. Burke, G. Slavik, S. Burcher, B. Pierson, L. Greenwood, A. S. Tamashiro, J. M. Goda,D. K. Hayes, N. Harward, N. Gharibyan, R. Henderson,J. A. Bounds, T. S. Palmer, C. Palmer. Report on Short Lived Fission Product Yields from 239Pu N.p., Dec 2019. LLNL-TR-799578
Yirmibesoglu O D, Oshiro T, Olson G, Palmer C and Mengüc. Y Evaluation of 3D Printed Soft Robots in Radiation Environments and Comparison with Molded Counterparts. Frontiers in Robotics and AI 6:40. May 2019. https://doi.org/10.3389/frobt.2019.00040
Pellegrini, K; Soderquist, C; Shen, S; Krogstad, E; Palmer, C; Gerez, K; Buck, E; Lach, T; Schwantes, J; Clark, R. Chemical and Isotopic Characterization of Noble Metal Phase from Commercial UO2 Fuel. Analytical Chemistry. April 2019 91 6522-6529. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.analchem.8b05549
Palmer, C. Elements of a Sustainable Educational Experience in Nuclear Security and Safeguards. Journal of Nuclear Materials Management. 2019 Volume XLVII, No. 1 p 31-36.
Palmer, C.; Gerez, K.; Clark, R.; Schwantes, J. Trace Isotopic Ratios within the Noble Metal Phase as Indicators of Reactor Class. ANS Transactions, Advances in Nuclear Nonproliferation Technology and Policy. p 69-72. Sept 2018.
Palmer, C.; Gilbert, J.; Baker, G.; NuScale Plant Resiliency to an Electromagnetic Pulse. American Nuclear Society Transactions. Vol 119 p 949-952. Nov 2018.
Reilly, D.; Peterson, R.; Clark, R.;Perea, D.; Buckner, R.; Buck, E.; Cliff, J.; Conroy, M., Lach, T.; MacFarlan, P.; Roberston, D.; Palmer, C.; Palmer, T., Clark, S. A New Paradigm in Actinide Research: Nuclear Materials Science at the Micron-Scale. Proceedings of the ANS Topical Meeting on Plutonium Futures – The Science 2018. p 145-147. Sept 2018.
Presentations
Weidenbenner, S., Palmer, C., Croce., Koehler, K., McNeel, D., Ockrin, T., Schreiber, K., Schoenemann, R., Carpenter, M., Fitzgerald, R. Monte Carlo Based Sample Optimization for Microcalorimeter Decay Energy Spectroscopy. ANS Topical Meeting on Advances in Nuclear Nonproliferation Technology and Policy, Nov 2023. Washington, DC.
Williams, Q., Steward, R., Pope, C., Palmer, C., Palmer, T., Shields, A., Darrington, J., Schanfein, M., Reyes, G., Ritter, C. Development of Reactor Physics Models for Generating a Surrogate Model for the ISU AGN-201 Digital. ANS Topical Meeting on Advances in Nuclear Nonproliferation Technology and Policy, Nov 2023. Washington D.C.
Benz, J. Whyatt, M, Nickless, B., Tollbom, C., Rosulaek, M., Garimella, G., Sing, J., Palmer, C. Real-Time Video Authentication using the Double Ratchet Algorithm. INMM & ESARDA Joint Annual Meeting. May 2023. Vienna Austria
Weidenbenner, S., Palmer, C., Croce, M. Review of Nondestructive Assay Methods for Safeguards Monitoring and Verification. INMM & ESARDA Joint Annual Meeting May 2023. Vienna Austria
Freilich, J.; Palmer, C. J. Physics Model Considerations for Nanocomposite Shielding in High Energy Proton Fields. ANS Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space. May 2023 Idaho Falls, ID.
Wilson, C.; Karem, J.; Votzke, C.; Rozaidi F.; Palmer C.J.; Hatton, R.L.; Johnson, M.L. Modular Sensor Integration into Soft Robots using Stretchable Wires for Nuclear Infrastructure Inspection and Radiation Spectroscopy. Robosoft 2023 3-7April 2023 Singapore. 10.1109/RoboSoft55895.2023.10121925
Freilich, J.; Palmer, C. J. Low-Cost Hybrid Snake Robot for Waste Characterization. Waste Management Symposium. February 27, 2023 Phoenix, AZ.
C. Myers, C. Palmer, T. Palmer, “A Coupled Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics-Finite Volume Approach for Shock Capturing in One-Dimension” 75th Annual Meeting of the American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics, Indianapolis, IN, November 2022
Foley, A.; Palmer, C; Yang, H; Bowen, J. LYSO:Ce and EMCCD Based Rapid Combined Traditional and Autoradiographic Imaging Technique for Radiological Emergency Response. 2022 American Nuclear Society Annual Meeting. June 13, 2022.
Meyers, C.; Palmer, C.; Palmer, T. Comparison of the Computational Performance of Traditional Hydrodynamics and Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics for Strong Shock Test Problems. 2022 American Nuclear Society Annual Meeting. June 14, 2022.
Northrop, J.; Palmer, C.; Reynolds, A. Inter-Code Comparison of Time Independent Pulsed Sphere Benchmark Results. 2022 American Nuclear Society Annual Meeting. June 15, 2022.
Reducing Global Nuclear Threats – OSU’s Role in Nuclear Nonproliferation. Oregon State University College of Engineering Virtual Lecture Series. May 10, 2022. https://events.engineering.oregonstate.edu/virtual-lecture-camille-palmer
A. S. Tamashiro, J. T. Harke, C. J. Palmer, S. Menn, S. Reese, and L. Minc, “U-238 Fission Product Measurement Using The Lāpaki-Array At Oregon State University”. MARC XII Twelfth International Conference on Methods and Applications of Radioanalytical Chemistry. April 3–8, 2022.
Adriatico, V.L.; Palmer, C.J.; Ruedig, L. Characterization of Radionuclide Resuspension via Aeolian Processes at the Ambrosia Lake West Mill Facility. 2022 HPS/IRPA North American Regional Congress. St Louis MS. February 22, 2022
Freilich, J.A.; Palmer, C.J. MCNP6 Parameter Study of Nanocomposite Water Equivalent Thickness for High Energy Protons. 2022 HPS/IRPA North American Regional Congress. St Louis MS. February 22, 2022
A. S. Tamashiro, J. T. Harke, S. Burcher, C. J. Palmer, S. Menn, S. Reese, W. Loveland, and L. Minc, “Progress on Fission Product Yield Experiment at Oregon State University”, 2021 INMM/ESARDA Joint Virtual Annual Meeting, September 2021. Available online (here)
Invited Panelists, Dynamic Risk Assessment for Cybersecurity. The Future Focused Research and Integrated University Programs. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulatory Information Conference, March 8, 2021.
Tamashiro, A S; Palmer, C J; Harke, J T; Padgett, S W; Burcher, S; Slavik, G; Harward, N; Gharibyan, N; Henderson, R; Pierson, B; Greenwood, L; Goda, J; Hayes, D; and Bounds, J A; 239Pu Cumulative Fast Fission Product Yield Analysis. 2020 Fall Meeting of the Division of Nuclear Physics of the American Physical Society. November 1st, 2020
Tamashiro, A S; Burke, J T; Padgett, S; Palmer, T S; Palmer, C J; and Burcher, S. New Short-Lived Fission Product Yield Experiment at Oregon State University. 2020 Fall Meeting of the Division of Nuclear Physics of the American Physical Society. November 1st, 2020
Lee, C. (Yu Hsuan); Kumar, R.; Benz, J.; McGee-Hilbert, H.; Hollinger, G.; Palmer, C. Autonomous Inspection of Nuclear Repositories: Current State of the Art and Future Directions, 61st Annual Meeting of the Institute for Nuclear Materials Management, July 2020. PNNL-SA-153626.
Micewski, L., Palmer, C. J. Safeguards Considerations for Thorium Reactors. 61st Annual Meeting of the Institute for Nuclear Materials Management, July 2020.
Grechanuk, P.; Palmer, C. J.; Palmer, T. S. Application of Machine Learning Algorithms to Identification of Spent Fuel Reactor of Origin, 61st Annual Meeting of the Institute for Nuclear Materials Management, July 2020.
Invited Panelist. Imagining Armageddon – High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse. Reed College (Sponsored by the Ducey Fund in Political Science) April 8th, 2020.
Tamashiro, A S, Burke, J T, Padgett, S, Palmer, T S, Palmer, C J, and Burcher, S. New fission product yield measurements at Oregon State University. International Workshop on Fission Product Yields. Santa Fe, NM, October 1, 2019.
Invited Seminar, NuScale Plant Electromagnetic Pulse Resilience in Reducing the Threat of a ‘Very Bad Day’. University of Wisconsin, Engineering Physics Seminar. April 9, 2019.
Invited Panelist, The Collapse of Nuclear Disarmament and Nonproliferation. Oregon State University Center for the Humanities. Feb 21, 2019
Invited Seminar, NuScale Plant Electromagnetic Pulse Resilience in Reducing the Threat of a ‘Very Bad Day’. University of New Mexico, Nuclear Engineering Dept. Feb 18, 2019.
Rynes, A; Palmer, C; Oshiro, T; Hollinger, G; Menguc, Y; Courier, T; Yirmibesoglu. Soft Robotics for Safeguards Applications in Radiation Environments. International Atomic Energy Agency Symposium on International Safeguards. Vienna Austria. Nov 5, 2018
Palmer, C.; Gilbert, J.; Baker, G.; NuScale Plant Resiliency to an Electromagnetic Pulse. American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting. November 12, 2018.
Palmer, C.; Gerez, K.; Clark, R.; Schwantes, J. Trace Isotopic Ratios within the Noble Metal Phase as Indicators of Reactor Class. Advances in Nuclear Nonproliferation Technology and Policy. November 14, 2018.
Reilly, D.; Peterson, R.; Clark, R.;Perea, D.; Buckner, R.; Buck, E.; Cliff, J.; Conroy, M., Lach, T.; MacFarlan, P.; Roberston, D.; Palmer, C.; Palmer, T., Clark, S. A New Paradigm in Actinide Research: Nuclear Materials Science at the Micron-Scale. ANS Topical Meeting on Plutonium Futures – The Science 2018. September 11, 2018.
Palmer, C. J; Elements of a Sustainable Educational Experience in Nuclear Security and Safeguards. Nuclear Materials Science, Processing and Signature Discovery Workshop. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, May 1, 2018.
Gerez, K.; Palmer, C; Palmer, T; Reilly, D; Schwantes J. Cliff, J; Effect of Granularity on the Fuel Performance and Isotopic Evolution of Uranium Dioxide Fuel. American Nuclear Society Student Conference, May 2018.
Oshiro, T, Palmer C; Hollinger, G; Menguc, Y; Courier, T; Yirmibesoglu, D; Soft Robotics in Radiation Environments for Nuclear Safeguard Applications. American Nuclear Society Student Conference, May 2018.
Palmer, C.J. Imagining Armageddon – High Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse. Reed College (Portland, OR) Sponsored by the Ducey Fund in Political Science March 26th 2018.
Palmer, C.J.; Oshioro, T; Hollinger, G: Menguc, Y; Palmer, T; Courier, T; Yirmibesoglu: OD; Morrell, S; Rynes, A. Soft Robotics in Radiation Environments for Safeguard Applications..58th Annual Meeting Institute for Nuclear Materials Management. July 2017
Pellegreini, K.L.; Schwantes J.; Palmer, C.J. Modeling the Interfacial Effects, Partitioning, and Production Routes of Epsilon Particles in Uranium Oxide. Interagency Nuclear Forensics Program Review, Oak Ridge TN August 2017.
Higley, K.A.; Palmer, C.J.; Ries, C. A decade’s worth of learning: the history and evolution of delivering an online graduate education in Health Physics. Meeting at International Atomic Energy Agency. Summer 2017
Invited Talk, Palmer, C. J. Radiation Transport Simulations for Nuclear Forensics. Kings College London Center for Science and Security Studies, June 2017.
Gerez, G.; Palmer, C. Fuel. Investigating Isotopic Forensic Indicators of Epsilon Phase Metals in Used Nuclear Fuel. American Nuclear Society Student Conference, May 2017.
Hollinger, G; Palmer, C; Palmer, T; Smart, W. Advanced Teleoperation and Shared Autonomy for Nuclearized Robotic Systems. Waste Management Symposia, March 2017
Palmer, CJ, Bernell, D, Boscow, R. Nuclear Security and Safeguards Education at Oregon State University, 57th Annual Meeting Institute for Nuclear Materials Management (INMM), July 26, 2016.
Rogers, K; Lodwick, C.; Biggs, C.; Lee, T.; Reed, D. A Review of Multi-Lumen Breast Brachytherapy for Savi With Acuros Software. Brachytherapy Volume 10, Supplement 1, Page S86
Courses Taught
Nuclear Rules and Regulations, NSE 415/515 (concurrent Ecampus) (2015-2023)
Introduction to key nuclear regulatory agencies and major nuclear legislation in the context of the nuclear power industry, radiation protection, and medicine.Nuclear Security Science, NSE 522 (2019, 2023)
New Course: Nuclear security issues of the fuel cycle, emphasizing US security policy, detection of SNM, forensic signatures, nuclear nonproliferation and safeguards of the fuel cycle.Nuclear System Design, NSE 474 (2020)
Part I of a two-part series aimed at developing the student's ability to utilize fundamental nuclear and radiation protection skills to transform concepts into practical designs. Design projects involve the integration of neutronics, thermal hydraulics, safety and risk analysis, materials, radiation protection, economic optimization, statistics and other skills. (Writing Intensive Course)Nuclear Rules and Regulations, NSE 415/515 (concurrent Ecampus) (2015-2021)
Introduction to key nuclear regulatory agencies and major nuclear legislation in the context of the nuclear power industry, radiation protection, and medicine.Applied Detection for Nuclear Security, NSE 534 (2018, 2022)
New Course: With support from NNSA NA-21 Office of Radiological Security, a new course was developed covering nuclear security issues of the fuel cycle, emphasizing detection of SNM and signatures of interdicted material. Nuclear nonproliferation and safeguards of the fuel cycle is also covered concurrently.Introduction to Nuclear Forensics, NE/RHP 599 (2015-2017)
New Course: Developed and delivered material related to pre-detonation and post-detonation nuclear forensics including nuclear fuel cycle, isotopic signatures, and weapon effects. Coordinated lectures with radiochemistry, materials science, and reactor operations.Societal Aspects of Nuclear Technology, NSE 319 (2016-2018)
A large (100+ enrollment) Baccalaureate Core course that introduces students to nuclear-related issues impacting our society, both historically and currently.Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, NE/RHP 116 (2008-2009/2016)
Introduction to scientific concepts relevant to nuclear engineering and radiation health physics. Incorporated a review of professional ethics in engineering, including discussions of case studies.Nuclear and Atomic Physics II, NE/RHP 235 (2010-2011)
Undergraduate level overview of concepts and applications of atomic and nuclear physics including nuclear reactions, neutron cross sections, neutron interactions and charged particle interactions.Radiophysics, NE/RHP 531 (concurrent Ecampus) (2008-2009)
Graduate level overview of concepts and applications of atomic and nuclear physics to enable their continued study in related fields.Diagnostic Imaging Physics, MP/RHP 541 (concurrent Ecampus) (2009 -2011)
New Course: Comprehensive overview of the physics used in ionizing and non-ionizing imaging, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, PET and SPECT.Radiation Therapy, MP 562 (2009-2011)
New Course: Introduction to the use of ionizing radiation in clinical radio-therapeutic practice including beam characteristics, machine output, and patient dose for clinical radiotherapy systems.Elementary Physics, PHYS 1010 (Weber State Univ)
Brief survey of physics at the introductory level for non-scientists. Topics covered include laws of motion, gravity, energy, light, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, and radioactivity.College Physics I Lab, PHYS 2015 (Weber State Univ)
General Physics lab accompanying lecture for General Physics (without calculus). Topics in mechanics, including kinematics, Newton’s laws, and the conservation laws.