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Dr. Ilyas Yilgor is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), specializing in heat pipes, nuclear thermal hydraulics, advanced reactor systems, and integrated energy systems.  Dr. Yilgor has made significant contributions to the field through his extensive research, authoring numerous high-impact journal articles and technical reports. His work at INL includes conducting high-temperature heat pipe experiments, enhancing heat pipe modeling capabilities, and developing integral and separate effect tests for advanced reactor demonstrations. His prior work includes design and construction of small to medium scale experimental test facilities and the development of fluid-to-fluid scaling laws for high-temperature heat pipes. Dr. Yilgor's work has consistently focused on improving thermal management systems and heat exchange processes, contributing to both academic and practical advancements in the field.

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Award Date: Dec 31 2024

Master, Nuclear Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Award Date: May 13 2023

Bachelor, Agricultural Engineering, Purdue University

Award Date: May 9 2020

Keywords

  • TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
  • Thermal Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • heat pipes
  • heat exchangers
  • two-phase flow
  • fluid mechanics

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  2. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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