Grant Switzer

Graduate Student

Nuclear Engineering

Biography

Mr. Grant Switzer is a Graduate Research Assistant joined the RTHL in 2026 to pursue a PhD in Nuclear Engineering. His current research interest is in experimental multiphase flow supporting the development of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion. Grant holds a leadership role as the Chair of Service and Philanthropy for the American Nuclear Society Student Section at The Ohio State.

Education

B.S. in Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering (2025, The Ohio State University)

Projects

Two-phase behavior under artificial gravity from rotation

Publications

Switzer, G., & Zhang, T. (2026). Experiment on Bubbles Rising through a Shallow Pool under Artificial Gravity. 2026 ANS Annual Conference, Denver, CO, United States.
Switzer, G. (2026). Qualitative Modeling of the Nuclear Thermal Engine Turbopump for use in CEDAR. Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2026), Dayton, OH, United States.
Switzer, G. (2025). Novel Device for Intermediate Strain Rate (ISR) Testing. The Ohio State University. https://kb.osu.edu/handle/1811/105752

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