Purdue University School of Nuclear Engineering, in collaboration with the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Toshiba, has successfully completed the demonstration of quantum secure communications in a nuclear reactor, Purdue University Reactor Number One (PUR-1), utilizing Toshiba's Long Distance Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology. This experiment marks a significant advancement in the integration of quantum security into nuclear energy systems.

The Teaching Leadership Award honors Purdue faculty and their departments for teaching excellence and leadership. The award aims to foster a culture of teaching excellence in academic departments, develop teaching leaders across all levels of Purdue faculty, and connect faculty members with teaching resources offered by the Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE).

Dr. Seungjin Kim, head of Purdue’s School of Nuclear Engineering, has been selected by the United Nations to offer expertise on small modular reactors, affirming Purdue’s global role in nuclear innovation.

Congratulations to the many students and faculty acknowledged during the 2024-2025 School of Nuclear Engineering Recognition Seminar!

The School of Nuclear Engineering participated in the Purdue University graduate ceremony held on Thursday, May 15th, and Friday, May 16th. On Thursday, 5 PhDs were conferred. On Friday, 6 MSNEs, 2 MNEs, and 27 BSNEs were conferred.

Purdue University's School of Nuclear Engineering is spearheading advancements in nuclear power through initiatives such as conducting pioneering experiments at Indiana’s only nuclear reactor, leading a $6 million Department of Energy-funded research project on small modular reactors (SMRs), and collaborating with Duke Energy to explore the feasibility of SMRs for the university's campus, all aimed at enhancing energy sustainability and innovation.

Engineers at Purdue University's PUR-1 reactor have conducted the first U.S. experiments of their kind, testing advanced digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, remote monitoring, and autonomous control to enhance the safety, efficiency, and lifespan of next-generation nuclear reactors

Hands-on learning through real-world applications is a cornerstone of the Purdue Nuclear Engineering experience. Senior students showcased their technical knowledge, innovation, and teamwork through industry-sponsored capstone projects, addressing current challenges in nuclear engineering. Thank you to our sponsors for providing our students with opportunities for culminating design experiences with real-life problems. This year, we had eight teams presenting industry sponsored and mentored designs:

The School of Nuclear Engineering held its annual Advisory Board meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, bringing together key leaders in the nuclear engineering field. This pivotal meeting serves as a platform to discuss strategic initiatives that influence the future direction of the school.

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Dr. Martin López de Bertodano, who died on February 26, 2025, at the age of 67.