As the chair of MCD, it's an honor to lead a diverse group of nearly 1,100 members, with our student body comprising the largest segment. I am pleased to see active student involvement within our division as it signals a promising future for the field of nuclear engineering as a whole.
The American Nuclear Society (ANS) named Dr. Jean Ragusa, nuclear engineering professor, as chair of the Mathematics and Computation Division (MCD) for 2023.
Ragusa is the first Texas A&M nuclear engineering faculty member to chair the MCD in recent history – adding to a growing roster of faculty who serve the ANS in various capacities.
Ragusa's research focuses on advancing and implementing cutting-edge scientific computing applied to nuclear science and engineering, specifically emphasizing radiation transport and meta-modeling for complex systems.
In 2022, Ragusa was honored as an ANS Fellow – a prestigious accolade presented to ANS members in recognition of their outstanding achievements in an area of nuclear science and engineering.
“As the chair of MCD, it's an honor to lead a diverse group of nearly 1,100 members, with our student body comprising the largest segment,” Ragusa said. “I am pleased to see active student involvement within our division as it signals a promising future for the field of nuclear engineering as a whole.”
The MCD of the ANS promotes the advancement of mathematical and computational methods to address challenges across all fields within the ANS' purview.
MCD specifically highlights developing numerical techniques to enhance efficient computer applications, focusing on facilitating the dissemination, integration and appropriate utilization of computer codes.
According to the ANS, Professional Divisions are constituent units of the American Nuclear Society that focus on unique technical areas.
ANS Professional Divisions cover 18 technical areas plus the Young Members Group, offering a diverse society representing various nuclear science and technology disciplines.