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Professor Dr. Carlo Fiorina

Associate Professor

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Biography

Carlo Fiorina is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University, specializing in the fields of numerical methods development and scientific computing. His research focuses on thermal-hydraulics, neutronics, and nuclear fuel behavior, integrating multiphysics and multi-scale coupling techniques. His work includes the analysis of advanced reactors and fusion energy systems, emphasizing performance and safety analysis. Fiorina has a strong background in uncertainty quantification and Bayesian data assimilation, along with expertise in data science and machine learning applications, which support his contributions to the field. A prominent figure in open-source software development practices, Carlo is committed to enhancing software solutions for nuclear engineering applications. He has received the Early Career Reactor Physicist Award from the American Nuclear Society in 2023, and his writings on nuclear energy have garnered recognition, including awards for notable technical papers.

Research Interests

Numerical Methods Development Scientific Computing Thermal-Hydraulics Neutronics Nuclear Fuel Behavior Multiphysics Coupling Multi-Scale Coupling Engineering Design Performance Analysis Safety Analysis Advanced Reactors Fusion Energy Systems Uncertainty Quantification Bayesian Data Assimilation Data Science Machine Learning Model Order Reduction Acceleration Numerical Methods Surrogate Modeling Electric Load Forecast

Awards

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Early Career Reactor Physicist Award

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Cited Paper

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Technical Paper Award

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80

Prerequisites

Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred

Application Checklist

  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application

Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.