Unlock the Future of Space Exploration

AT ANS NORTHEASTERN SECTION’S

JANUARY MEETING

Thursday, January 30, 2025 5:30 PM to 8:30PM

You are invited to a special talk by Dr. Bahram Nassersharif, Distinguished University Professor and Director of the Nuclear Engineering Program at the University of Rhode Island. Dr. Nassersharif will discuss his acclaimed book, Space Nuclear Propulsion and Power: Principles, Systems, and Applications, a key text in his popular course, MCE/CHE/NUE 474, Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion.

In this engaging presentation, Dr. Nassersharif will explore the vital role of space nuclear propulsion and power systems in pushing humanity’s boundaries into the cosmos.

Dr. Nassersharif will highlight how these technologies are shaping the future of space exploration, blending theoretical knowledge with practical insights to make the complex accessible and engaging for all.

Dr. Bahram Nassersharif is the former Dean of Engineering at the University of Rhode Island, where he currently serves as a Distinguished University Professor and Director of the Nuclear Engineering Program, a position he has held since 2010. He earned his Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from Oregon State University, laying the foundation for a distinguished career spanning premier institutions and laboratories, including Los Alamos National Laboratory, Texas A&M University, University of Nevada, New Mexico State University, and the University of Rhode Island.

Dr. Nassersharif’s current research focuses on advanced nuclear technologies for space exploration, including liquid-core nuclear thermal propulsion and space nuclear reactors. His work also explores radiation effects in materials and the radiation characteristics of nuclear fuel. Supported by NASA and the Office of Naval Research, his innovative research addresses critical challenges in space propulsion and nuclear energy systems.

Please join this special section to network and learn about the new and innovative research going on at our local universities.

Location:

In-Person: Engineering Planning & Management, Inc. (EPM)

959 Concord Street, Framingham, MA

Schedule:

5:30 pm: Registration/ Social Hour

6:00 pm: Food Service

6:30 pm: Presentation(s)

8:30 pm: Adjourn

Cost:

ANS-NE Members $30

Non-Members $40

Students $10

Please send questions and reservation changes to Jerry Balayan: ne@local.ans.or g.