About Us

Research

.: Since 2000 the research is focused mainly on Next Generation Reactors, in particular on Small-Medium Modular Reactors (SMRs) and on Generation IV studies (Lead-cooled Fast Reactors, Molten Salt Reactors). Recently, topics on new generation reactors for Space Applications and for energy systems based on renewables (Hybrid Systems) were added to our activities.

.: Current R&D areas include: thermal hydraulics and safety systems – both modelling and experimental -, thermal mechanics, nuclear fuel performance and neutronics, multi-physics & model-based simulation and control, and economics.

.: The NRGroup is leading R&D activities in EURATOM funded projects.

Education

.: Education is offered mainly in the framework of the Master of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering and of the Doctorate School in Energy and Nuclear Science and Technology.

.: International experts are often hosted by NRGroup to offer seminars to students and colleagues.

.: NRGroup people collaborate also to Summer & Winter schools on Nuclear Engineering topics (e.g. in EURATOM funded projects, in S.Petersburg Polytechnic).

.: Edu&Training activities refer also to professionals, e.g. in the field of Nuclear Power Plants (in collaboration with Ansaldo Nucleare), Nuclear Safeguards (in collaboration with European Commission) and Nuclear Project Management (in collaboration with MIP-Business School).