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Computational Nuclear Engineer | Modeling, Simulation, Scientific Computing & Technical Writing

Profile Summary

I am a Nuclear Engineering researcher and computational scientist specializing in advanced modeling, simulation, uncertainty quantification, and scientific computing for energy and materials applications. My expertise spans fuel performance modeling, molecular dynamics simulations, thermophysical and thermochemical property evaluation, verification and validation (V&V), and simulation-driven qualification methodologies. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Nuclear Engineering at Politecnico di Milano, where I develop advanced simulation frameworks for molten salt reactor materials qualification within the European ENDURANCE project. My work integrates uncertainty quantification, sensitivity analysis, machine learning, molecular dynamics (LAMMPS, MetalWalls), and ab initio molecular dynamics (CP2K) to support predictive modeling and experimental data interpretation. I also contribute to international benchmarking activities and the development of knowledge management tools for scientific data traceability and reproducibility. Previously, I conducted research on nuclear fuel performance and fission gas behavior, developing and verifying numerical models within the SCIANTIX fuel performance code. My work resulted in the implementation and verification of a generalized spectral diffusion algorithm for fission gas transport and contributed to international research initiatives in nuclear materials science. I have extensive experience in Python, C++, MATLAB, high-performance computing (HPC), numerical methods, data analysis, and scientific visualization. In addition to computational research, I provide scientific writing, technical editing, manuscript preparation, literature reviews, and research consulting services. I have authored scientific publications, technical reports, and conference contributions and regularly communicate complex technical concepts to both academic and industrial audiences. I am available for projects involving scientific programming, computational modeling, simulation, data analysis, uncertainty quantification, molecular dynamics, technical writing, manuscript review, literature reviews, and engineering research consulting.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Engineering Education
• ☆ Computer Science
• ☆ Supercomputing
• ☆ Parallel Computing
• ☆ Nuclear Engineering
• ☆ Systems Engineering
• ☆ Engineering Economics
• ☆ Chemical Engineering
• ☆ Heat Transfer & Calorimetry
• ☆ Fluid Mechanics
• ☆ Computational Fluid Dynamics
• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Computer Simulation/Computational Modeling
• ☆ Predictive Modeling & Analytics
• ☆ Data Processing
• ☆ Data Management
• ☆ Machine Learning
• ☆ Neural Networks
• ☆ Deep Learning
• ☆ Fluid Dynamics
• ☆ Thermodynamics
• ☆ Mass Transfer
• ☆ Knowledge Management
• ☆ Python
• ☆ Matlab
• ☆ Excel
• ☆ LaTex

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Data & AI

Writing Technical Writing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research Feasibility Study, Gap Analysis, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Data & AI Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Algorithm Design-Non ML, Algorithm Design-ML, Data Cleaning, Data Processing

Work Experience

PhD Student

Politecnico di Milano

- Present

Doctoral Researhcer

Politacnico di Milano

September 2025 - Present

Teacher/teaching assistant

Politecnico di Milano

October 2025 - December 2025

Research Collaborator

Politecnico di Milano

September 2025 - December 2025

Education

Ph.D in Nuclear Engineering

Politecnico di Milano

September 2025 - Present

Masters of Science in Nuclear Engineering (Department of Energy)

Politecnico di Milano

September 2022 - July 2025

Diploma in Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering

Lebanese University

September 2016 - July 2021

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.