Texas A&M University professors Dr. Karen Kirkland and Dr. Lin Shao from the Department of Nuclear Engineering have been named American Nuclear Society (ANS) Fellows. ANS is the number-one organization for those passionate about furthering nuclear science and technology. Members include nuclear engineers and scientists as well as doctors, students, educators, soldiers, advocates, government employees and more.
ANS Fellows hold the highest rank of membership in the organization, and only seven were selected ahead of the 2020 virtual winter meeting. Fellows are known for their renowned research and influence across the discipline. They exemplify the capabilities and potential of the society as a whole.
Kirkland, an active and devoted member of ANS since she was an undergraduate student, was selected as a fellow for her significant research contribution in two-phase flow, condensation heat transfer, reactor safety and severe accident management strategies.
“As an ANS member, I have enjoyed attending conferences for networking and technical exchange,” said Kirkland. “For many years, I participated in the committee activities of the Thermal Hydraulic Division. As a new engineer, those meetings were exciting and the warm fellowship made the meetings seem like a friendly vacation!”
Also selected as an ANS Fellow was Shao, who has been a member of the professional organization since 2007. Shao’s understanding of fundamental radiation materials science as well as his development of accelerator ion beam techniques have set him apart as a nuclear engineer within the society.
“The society provides us with many opportunities for networking and career improvements,” said Shao. “I am honored to be named a fellow and have enjoyed every ANS meeting I attended.”