Dr. Arthur Situm

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Arthur Situm is an Assistant Professor at the University of Regina, specializing in Safety Licensing for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) within the field of Energy Systems Engineering. He is a recipient of the Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in SMR Safety Licensing. His research significantly contributes to addressing the challenges related to the corrosion of nuclear fuel and the safety implications of proposed SMR designs. Prof. Situm's work focuses on corrosion mitigation, specifically in accident-tolerant fuel cladding materials and the interaction of steel and nickel alloys with molten salts in reactors. Furthermore, he investigates the incorporation of SMR waste streams into Canada's radioactive waste strategy. His expertise facilitates fleet-scale deployment of SMRs, which potentially improve cost-efficiency and provide clean energy alternatives to fossil fuels.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Regina

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.67
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:59
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Four-year baccalaureate degree
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of Intent
  • WES ICAP evaluation (for international credentials in specific programs)
Specialization Notes

Standard graduate requirements applicable to most departments including Science, Engineering, and Arts.