Dr. Fei Gao

Professor

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Biography

Fei Gao is a Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan. He is internationally recognized for his pioneering work in the fundamental understanding of ion-solid interactions and radiation effects in ceramics and reactor materials. His research spans a wide range of topics that are central to nuclear energy and radiation detection, including the degradation of spent nuclear fuel canisters and the behavior of ceramics used in nuclear waste forms. Gao's hallmark research is the development and application of multiscale computer simulations to model microstructure evolution in irradiated materials. His group integrates various computational methods such as density functional theory (DFT), ab initio molecular dynamics, and kinetic Monte Carlo simulations to study the complex behaviors of materials across multiple scales. In addition to his work on nuclear materials, he has made significant contributions to understanding the radiation response and signal generation in detector materials, thereby enhancing the performance and reliability of radiation detection systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Conducting research and teaching in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences.

Adjunct Professor

2010-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

Collaborating on research projects and teaching responsibilities.

Chief Scientist

2008-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory • Richland, WA

Led research initiatives in radiation effects.

Senior Research Scientist IV

2004-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory • Richland, WA

Conducted advanced research in nuclear waste management.

Senior Research Scientist III

2001-01-01 — 2003-01-01

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory • Richland, WA

Focused on material degradation studies.

Research Scientist

2000-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory • Richland, WA

Engaged in research related to nuclear materials.

Senior Research Fellow

1997-01-01 — 1999-01-01

University of Liverpool, UK • Liverpool, UK

Investigated materials science in radiation effects.

Research Associate

1994-01-01 — 1997-01-01

University of Liverpool, UK • Liverpool, UK

Assisted in materials science research.

Research Assistant (PhD study)

1991-01-01 — 1994-01-01

University of Liverpool, UK • Liverpool, UK

Conducted research for PhD dissertation on materials.

Lecturer

1987-01-01 — 1990-01-01

Lanzhou University, China • Lanzhou, China

Taught physics courses.

Awards

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FZD Fellow

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Outstanding Research Award

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Outstanding Performance Awards

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science