Dr. Zhang is recognized from her students for her execellence in teaching and educational impact (Link).
” While I have received several awards in the past, this recognition from my students is the most heartwarming. I will continue to bring enthusiasm to the course material, my passion for teaching, and my care and support for students. I feel incredibly fortunate to work with such talented students. “
🎉 Huge congratulations to Sungmin on this incredible milestone and achievement! 🎉
His dissertation research tackles machine learning techniques for enhanced diagnosis of nuclear power plants using mobile robots. Key topics include:
✅ Anomaly detection and localization
✅ Measurement selection for robots
✅ Asynchronous data processing
This work aims to shift the paradigm of online monitoring for industrial facilities by incorporating not only continuously streamed signals from fixed sensors but also adaptive data acquisition through mobile inspection robots.
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays from iFAN Lab!
We are pleased to announce the recent news from ANS, which highlights notable achievements of our members. Dr. Zhang has been elected as the Secretary of the HFICD (Human Factors Instrumentation & Controls Division) and will also serve on the Executive Committee for RRSD (The Robotics and Remote Systems Division). These positions recognizes Dr. Zhang’s significant contributions and leadership in the field of Instrumentation & control, cybersecurity, and robotics. Additionally, we extend our congratulations to Youndo, who has been elected as the Student Representative on the Executive Committee for RRSD. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Zhang and Youndo on their well-deserved achievements. Their new roles are a testament to their dedication to research and professional society, and we wish them continued success in their respective positions.
On July 9th, we had the pleasure of hosting the Nuclear and AI Outreach and K12 Education Workshop. The event showcased the great work of Ms. Marchan Jackson, who presented an educational module aimed at middle school students (grades 6-8). This innovative module, designed to introduce young learners to the field of nuclear engineering, will be available on Canvas and has the potential to be adopted by numerous other schools, nurturing future generations of engineers and nuclear specialists.
The workshop also featured a series of insightful presentations from our esteemed colleagues, each highlighting their cutting-edge research in the fields of robotics, artificial intelligence, and nuclear technology. Sungmin Kim and Youndo Do shared the overview robotics project and demonstrated quadruped simulation in our digital twin. Stephen Yoo discussed the intricacies of Molten Salt Reactors (MSR), offering a comprehensive overview of this promising nuclear technology. The event underscored the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the pivotal role of education in shaping the future of technology and engineering. The enthusiastic participation and engagement of all attendees made the workshop a truly memorable and impactful experience.
We look forward to continuing our efforts in educational outreach and fostering a deeper understanding of nuclear engineering and advanced technologies among young students.
