Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Michael Worrall joined the Idaho National Laboratory in 2021 as a nuclear engineer in the Irradiation Experiment Neutronic Analysis group. In his current role he is focused on using state-of-the-art Monte Carlo tools to analyze experiments in the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) and the ATR Critical Facility (ATR-C). Before joining INL, Michael worked for 10 years as a nuclear engineer for the Naval Nuclear Laboratory focusing on core physics analysis and fleet support of the U.S. Nuclear Navy. He earned his bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics, his master’s in Mechanical Engineering, and his doctorate in Nuclear Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He was recognized in both 2010 and 2011 by the U.S. Department of Energy Innovations in Fuel Cycle Research Award.
Research Interests
- Reactor design
- Thorium fuel cycle
- Irradiation experiments
- Advanced Test Reactor (ATR)
- Monte Carlo simulations
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Nuclear Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
Award Date: Dec 1 2013
Master, Mechanical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
Award Date: May 1 2011
Bachelor, Engineering Physics, Colorado School of Mines
Award Date: May 1 2007
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Perspectives on Tailoring Neutron Energy Spectra in Material Test Reactors
Woolstenhulme, N., Bascom, A., Worrall, M. & Chandler, D., Jan 6 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: JOM. 77, 3, p. 1354-1366 13 p., 110752.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Boiling-Water Reactor Testing Capability in the Advanced Test Reactor
Oldham, N., Durtschi, B. P., Worrall, M. J., Barney, J. W., Horman, K. R., Kamerman, D. W., Prince, A. & Tippet, M. K., May 1 2024Research output: Book/Report › Technical Report
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CCTE Irradiation Plan - PBNC 2024
Worrall, M. J., Turner, C. G., Stites, I. D., Mihelish, M. P., Gagnon, K. R. & Chan, P., 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Challenges and Solutions for Fast Neutron Irradiation of Bulk Material Specimens
Woolstenhulme, N., Worrall, M. & Downey, C., 2024, TMS 2024 153rd Annual Meeting and Exhibition Supplemental Proceedings. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 1499-1513 15 p. (Minerals, Metals and Materials Series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Contribution of Lobe Power to Experiment Heating in the Advanced Test Reactor
Worrall, M. J. & Nielsen, J. W., Sep 24 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Nuclear Science and Engineering.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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2nd Place, Nuclear Science and Engineering - U.S. Department of Energy Innovations in Fuel Cycle Research
Worrall, M. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Honorary award
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3rd Place, Systems Engineering and Analysis = U.S. Department of Energy Innovations in Fuel Cycle Research
Worrall, M. (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Honorary award
Activities
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American Nuclear Society (ANS) (External organization)
Worrall, M. (Member)
2022 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
Press/Media
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Licensing and testing progress for innovative thorium-based fuel
04/9/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media