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Senior Nuclear Engineer | Expert in SMR, Radiation Protection & Fuel Cycle | PhD | 20+ yrs Experience

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I am a senior nuclear engineer with over 20 years of international experience in nuclear R&D, radiation protection, reactor physics, and fuel cycle analysis. I hold a PhD in Materials Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering. My expertise spans advanced reactor systems (including SMRs), safety assessment, licensing support, thermo-mechanical fuel behavior modeling, and Monte Carlo simulations. I have served as Scientific Director of a major nuclear research center and am currently active within the Czech Republic’s TSO. As a freelance consultant (OSVČ), I provide high-level technical support and expert insight to clients in the nuclear, energy, and scientific sectors. I am available for remote collaboration on specialized projects, regulatory analysis, or high-impact advisory roles. Let’s work together to bring clarity, safety, and innovation to your nuclear or energy-related challenges.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Power Engineering
• ☆ Nuclear Engineering
• ☆ User Research

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting

Writing Technical Writing, Translation

Research Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Work Experience

Expert Researcher

Research Centre Rez

June 2016 - Present

Nuclear Researcher

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie - Campus Nord

January 2008 - May 2016

Education

Materials Engineering - PhD (Dipertimento di Ingegneria dell'Innovazione)

Università del Salento

January 2005 - December 2007

Nuclear Engineer - Master Degree (Dipartimento di Costruzioni Meccaniche e Nucleari (DIMNP))

Università degli Studi di Pisa

November 1993 - October 2003

Certifications

• PhD in Materials Engineering

  University of Lecce

  July 2008 - Present

• Master Degree in Nuclear Engineering

  University of Pisa (Italy)

  November 2003 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Vincenzo Romanello (2025). Comparative Theoretical Analysis of Halden Reactor Creep Tests on M5 Cladding Material . Applied Sciences.

Vincenzo Romanello (2025). Comparative Theoretical Analysis of Halden Reactor Creep Tests on M5 Cladding Material . Applied Sciences.

Vincenzo Romanello, Marc Lainet, Lelio Luzzi, Alessio Magni, Davide Pizzocri, Martina Di Gennaro, Paul Van Uffelen, Arndt Schubert, Elio D'Agata, Andrei Rineiski, et al. (2024). Advanced interpretation of the SPHERE irradiation experiment with neutronics and fuel performance codes . Nuclear Engineering and Technology.

Lainet, M., Luzzi, L., Magni, A., Pizzocri, D., Di Gennaro, M., Van Uffelen, P., Schubert, A., D'Agata, E., Romanello, V., Rineiski, A., et al.(2024). Advanced interpretation of the SPHERE irradiation experiment with neutronics and fuel performance codes . Nuclear Engineering and Technology. 56. (11). p. 4734-4747.

Romanello, V., Dambrosio, A., Ernest, J., Kyncl, M., Hrehor, M., Zabcikova, M., Huet, F., Boyard, M., Koubbi, J., Duperray, R., et al.(2022). The design from scratch to an alternative experimental assembly for the LVR-15 research reactor – A case study in Czech Republic . Nuclear Engineering and Design. 399.

Vincenzo Romanello, Antonio Dambrosio, Jaroslav Ernest, Milos Kyncl, Miroslav Hrehor, Michaela Zabcikova, François Huet, Michel Boyard, Jeremy Koubbi, Romain Duperray, et al.(2022). The design from scratch to an alternative experimental assembly for the LVR-15 research reactor – A case study in Czech Republic . Nuclear Engineering and Design. 399. p. 112007.

Mazzini, G., Kynčl, M., Rusčak, M., Hrehor, M., Musa, A., Dambrosio, A., Romanello, V.(2019). Assessment of the TRACE code for the he-cooled systems simulation capability against some He-FUS3 experimental measurements . Journal of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science. 5. (3).

Vezzoni, B., Gabrielli, F., Rineiski, A., Schwenk-Ferrero, A., Romanello, V., Maschek, W., Fazio, C., Salvatores, M.(2015). Plutonium and Minor Actinides incineration options using innovative Na-cooled fast reactors: Impacting on phasing-out and on-going fuel cycles . Progress in Nuclear Energy. 82. p. 58-63.

Romanello, Vincenzo, Vezzoni, Barbara, Gabrielli, Fabrizio, Rineiski, Andrei, Schwenk-Ferrero, Aleksandra, Maschek, Werner, Fazio, Concetta, Salvatores, Massimo(2015). Plutonium and Minor Actinides incineration options using innovative Na-cooled fast reactors: Impacting on phasing-out and on-going fuel cycles . Progress in Nuclear Energy. 82. p. 58-63.

Vezzoni, B., Salvatores, M., Gabrielli, F., Schwenk-Ferrero, A., Romanello, V., Maschek, W., Forasassi, G.(2012). Analysis of a hypothetical Italian fuel cycle: Transition to fast reactors . Fusion Science and Technology. 61. (1 T). p. 167-173.

Vezzoni, B., Salvatores, M., Gabrielli, F., Schwenk-Ferrero, A., Romanello, V., Maschek, W., Forasassi, G.(2012). ANALYSIS OF A HYPOTHETICAL ITALIAN FUEL CYCLE: TRANSITION TO FAST REACTORS . Fusion Science and Technology. 61. (1T). p. 167-173.

Romanello, V., Salvatores, M., Schwenk-Ferrero, A., Gabrielli, F., Vezzoni, B., Rineiski, A., Fazio, C.(2012). Sustainable Nuclear Fuel Cycles and World Regional Issues . Sustainability. 4. (6). p. 1214-1238.

Romanello, Vincenzo, Salvatores, Massimo, Schwenk-Ferrero, Aleksandra, Gabrielli, Fabrizio, Vezzoni, Barbara, Rineiski, Andrei, Fazio, Concetta(2012). Sustainable Nuclear Fuel Cycles and World Regional Issues . Sustainability. 4. (6). p. 1214-1238.

Romanello, V., Salvatores, M., Gabrielli, F., Vezzoni, B., Maschek, W., Schwenk-Ferrero, A., Rineiski, A., Sommer, C., Stacey, W., Petrovic, B.(2012). COMPARISON OF THE WASTE TRANSMUTATION POTENTIAL OF DIFFERENT INNOVATIVE DEDICATED SYSTEMS AND IMPACT ON THE FUEL CYCLE . Fusion Science and Technology. 61. (1T). p. 262-267.

Romanello, V., Salvatores, M., Schwenk-Ferrero, A., Gabrielli, F., Maschek, W., Vezzoni, B.(2011). Comparative study of fast critical burner reactors and subcritical accelerator driven systems and the impact on transuranics inventory in a regional fuel cycle . Nuclear Engineering and Design. 241. (1). p. 433-443.

Romanello, V., Salvatores, M., Schwenk-Ferrero, A., Gabrielli, F., Maschek, W., Vezzoni, B.(2011). Comparative study of fast critical burner reactors and subcritical accelerator driven systems and the impact on transuranics inventory in a regional fuel cycle . Nuclear Engineering and Design. 241. (1). p. 433-443.

Belloni, F., Himbert, J., Marzocchi, O., Romanello, V.(2011). Investigating incorporation and distribution of radionuclides in trinitite . Journal of Environmental Radioactivity. 102. (9). p. 852-862.

Belloni, F., Himbert, J., Marzocchi, O., Romanello, V.(2011). Investigating incorporation and distribution of radionuclides in trinitite . Journal of Environmental Radioactivity. 102. (9). p. 852-862.

Vezzoni, B., Cerullo, N., Forasassi, G., Fridman, E., Lomonaco, G., Romanello, V., Shwageraus, E.(2009). Preliminary evaluation of a nuclear scenario involving innovative gas cooled reactors . Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations. 2009.

Romanello, Vincenzo, Vezzoni, Barbara, Cerullo, Nicola, Forasassi, Giuseppe, Fridman, Emil, Lomonaco, Guglielmo, Shwageraus, Eugene(2009). Preliminary Evaluation of a Nuclear Scenario Involving Innovative Gas Cooled Reactors . Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations.

Vincenzo Romanello, Barbara Vezzoni, Nicola Cerullo, Giuseppe Forasassi, Emil Fridman, Guglielmo Lomonaco, Eugene Shwageraus(2009). Preliminary Evaluation of a Nuclear Scenario Involving Innovative Gas Cooled Reactors . Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations. 2009. p. 1--16. Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Romanello, Vincenzo, Mele, Claudio, Rondinini, Sandra, D'Urzo, Lucia, Tondo, Elisabetta, Minguzzi, Alessandro, Vertova, Alberto, Bozzini, Benedetto(2009). Silver electrodeposition from water-acetonitrile mixed solvents and mixed electrolytes in the presence of tetrabutylammonium perchlorate. Part I-electrochemical nucleation on glassy carbon electrode . Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry. 13. (10). p. 1577-1584.

Romanello, Vincenzo, Bozzini, Benedetto, D'Urzo, Lucia, Mele, Claudio(2008). A SERS investigation of cyanide adsorption and reactivity during the electrodeposition of gold, silver, and copper from aqueous cyanocomplexes solutions . Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 112. (16). p. 6352-6358.

Bozzini, B., D'Urzo, L., Mele, C., Romanello, V.(2008). A SERS investigation of cyanide adsorption and reactivity during the electrodeposition of gold, silver, and copper from aqueous cyanocomplexes solutions . Journal of Physical Chemistry C. 112. (16). p. 6352-6358.

Bomboni, E., Cerullo, N., Lomonaco, G., Romanello, V.(2008). A Critical Review of the Recent Improvements in Minimizing Nuclear Waste by Innovative Gas-Cooled Reactors . Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations.

Bomboni, E., Cerullo, N., Lomonaco, G., Romanello, V.(2008). A critical review of the recent improvements in minimizing nuclear waste by innovative gas-cooled reactors . Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations. 2008.

Bozzini, B., Romanello, V., Mele, C., Bogani, F.(2007). A SERS investigation of carbon steel in contact with aqueous solutions containing BenzylDiMethylPhenylAmmonium Chloride . Materials and Corrosion. 58. (1). p. 20-24.

Bozzini, B., Romanello, V., Mele, C., Bogani, F.(2007). A SERS investigation of carbon steel in contact with aqueous solutions containing BenzylDiMethylPhenylAmmonium Chloride . Materials and Corrosion-Werkstoffe Und Korrosion. 58. (1). p. 20-24.

Romanello, Vincenzo, Bozzini, Benedetto, Mele, Claudio(2007). A SERS investigation of the electrodeposition of Au in a phosphate solution . Surface & Coatings Technology. 201. (14). p. 6267-6272.

Bozzini, B., Romanello, V., Mele, C.(2007). A SERS investigation of the electrodeposition of Au in a phosphate solution . Surface and Coatings Technology. 201. (14). p. 6267-6272.

Bozzini, B., Mele, C., Romanello, V.(2007). An in situ FT-IR evaluation of candidate organic corrosion inhibitors for carbon steel in contact with alkaline aqueous solutions . Materials and Corrosion. 58. (5). p. 362-368.

Bozzini, B., Mele, C., Romanello, V.(2007). An in situ FT-IR evaluation of candidate organic corrosion inhibitors for carbon steel in contact with alkaline aqueous solutions . Materials and Corrosion-Werkstoffe Und Korrosion. 58. (5). p. 362-368.

Bozzini, B., Mele, C., D'urzo, L., Romanello, V.(2006). An electrochemical and in situ SERS study of Cu electrodeposition from acidic sulphate solutions in the presence of 3-diethylamino-7-(4- dimethylaminophenylazo)-5-phenylphenazinium chloride (Janus Green B) . Journal of Applied Electrochemistry. 36. (9). p. 973-981.

Bozzini, B., Mele, C., D'urzo, L., Romanello, V.(2006). An electrochemical and in situ SERS study of Cu electrodeposition from acidic sulphate solutions in the presence of 3-diethylamino-7-(4-dimethylaminophenylazo)-5-phenylphenazinium chloride (Janus Green B) . Journal of Applied Electrochemistry. 36. (9). p. 973-981.

Bozzini, B., Romanello, V., De Gaudenzi, G.P., Mele, C.(2006). Controlled corrosion of micrometric and submicrometric metal powders in fluidised bed reactor . Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing. 84. (3). p. 154-158.

Bozzini, B., Romanello, V., De Gaudenzi, G. P., Mele, C.(2006). Controlled corrosion of micrometric and submicrometric metal powders in fluidised bed reactor . Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing. 84. (3). p. 154-158.

Bozzini, B., D'Urzo, L., Romanello, V., Mele, C.(2006). Electrodeposition of Cu from acidic sulfate solutions in the presence of bis-(3-sulfopropyl)-disulfide (SPS) and chloride ions . Journal of the Electrochemical Society. 153. (4).

Bozzini, B, D'Urzo, L, Romanello, V, Mele, C(2006). Electrodeposition of Cu from acidic sulfate solutions in the presence of bis-(3-sulfopropyl)-disulfide (SPS) and chloride ions . Journal of the Electrochemical Society. 153. (4). p. C254-C257.

Bozzini, B., D'Urzo, L., Mele, C., Romanello, V.(2006). Electrodeposition of Cu from acidic sulphate solutions in presence of Bis-(3-sulphopropyl)-disulphide (SPS) . Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing. 84. (2). p. 83-93.

Bozzini, B., D'Urzo, L., Mele, C., Romanello, V.(2006). Electrodeposition of Cu from acidic sulphate solutions in presence of bis-(3-sulphopropyl)-disulphide (SPS) . Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing. 84. (2). p. 83-93.

Bozzini, B., D'Urzo, L., Mele, C., Romanello, V.(2006). Electrodeposition of Cu from acidic sulphate solutions in the presence of polyethylene glycol and chloride ions . Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. 17. (11). p. 915-923.

Bozzini, B., Mele, C., D'Urzo, L., Romanello, V., Giovannelli, G.(2006). Study on levellers for Cu electrodeposition from acidic sulphate solution: An in situ spectroelectrochemical approach . Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing. 84. (4). p. 177-187.

Bozzini, B., D'Urzo, L., Mele, C., Romanello, V.(2006). Electrodeposition of Cu from acidic sulphate solutions in the presence of polyethylene glycol and chloride ions . Journal of Materials Science-Materials in Electronics. 17. (11). p. 915-923.

Bozzini, B., Mele, C., D'Urzo, L., Romanello, V., Giovannelli, G.(2006). Study on levellers for Cu electrodeposition from acidic sulphate solution: an in situ spectroelectrochemical approach . Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing. 84. (4). p. 177-187.

Bozzini, B., Mele, C., Romanello, V.(2006). Time-dependent in situ SERS study of CN^- adsorbed on gold . Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry. 592. (1). p. 25-30.

Bozzini, B., Mele, C., Romanello, V.(2006). Time-dependent in situ SERS study of CN- adsorbed on gold . Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry. 592. (1). p. 25-30.

Cerullo, N., Bufalino, D., Forasassi, G., Lomonaco, G., Rocchi, P., Romanello, V.(2005). An additional performance of HTRS: The waste radiotoxicity minimisation . Radiation Protection Dosimetry. 115. (1-4). p. 122-125.

Cerullo, N, Bufalino, D, Forasassi, G, Lomonaco, G, Rocchi, P, Romanello, V(2005). An additional performance of HTRs: The waste radiotoxicity minimisation . Radiation Protection Dosimetry. 115. (1-4). p. 122-125.

OTHER

Romanello, V., Dambrosio, A., Ernest, J., Kyncl, M., Hrehor, M., Zabcikova, M., Huet, F., Boyard, M., Koubbi, J., Duperray, R., et al.(2022). The Design from Scratch to an Alternative Experimental Assembly for the Lvr-15 Research Reactor - a Case Study in Czech Republic . SSRN.

CONFERENCE PAPER

Fazio, C., Rineiski, A., Salvatores, M., Schwenk-Ferrero, A., Romanello, V., Vezzoni, B., Gabrielli, F.(2013). Study on partitioning and transmutation as a possible option for spent fuel management within a nuclear phase-out scenario . International Nuclear Fuel Cycle Conference, GLOBAL 2013: Nuclear Energy at a Crossroads. 2. p. 1245-1251.

Romanello, V., Salvatores, M., Gabrielli', F., Vezzoni, B., Maschek, W., Schwenk-Ferrero, A., Rineiski, A., Sommer, C., Stacey, W., Petrovic ', B.(2012). Comparison of the waste transmutation potential of different innovative dedicated systems and impact on the fuel cycle . Fusion Science and Technology. 61. (1 T). p. 262-267.

Vezzoni, B., Rineiski, A., Gabrielli, F., Romanello, V., Schitthelm, O., Da Cruz, D.F., Growe, C.(2011). Inert matrix fuel for LWRs: Preliminary safety assessment . Transactions of the American Nuclear Society. 104. p. 661-662.

Mele, C., Rondinini, S., D'Urzo, L., Romanello, V., Tondo, E., Minguzzi, A., Vertova, A., Bozzini, B.(2009). Silver electrodeposition from water-acetonitrile mixed solvents and mixed electrolytes in the presence of tetrabutylammonium perchlorate. Part I-electrochemical nucleation on glassy carbon electrode . Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry. 13. (10). p. 1577-1584.

Cerullo, N., Bufalino, D., Forasassi, G., Lomonaco, G., Rocchi, P., Romanello, V.(2004). The capabilities of htrs to burn actinides and to optimize plutonium exploitation . Proceedings of the International Conference on Nuclear Engineering (ICONE12). 1. p. 495-501.