Dr. Jason Nattress

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jason T. Nattress is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences. He also serves as a Staff Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the Physics Division. Nattress received his PhD in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences from the University of Michigan in December 2018, and has subsequently held various positions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, including Research Development Associate and Alvin M. Weinberg Distinguished Staff Fellow. His research interests predominantly focus on radiation detection imaging, nuclear security, nonproliferation applications, and neutron gamma-ray spectroscopy. He has a comprehensive academic background with a Master's degree from Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor's from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Nattress has been involved in significant research and applied projects in national laboratories and is actively engaged in the educational development of nuclear engineering students through instruction and mentorship in various capacities.

Research Interests

Experience

Staff Scientist

2023-04-01 — Present

Oak Ridge National Laboratory • Oak Ridge, TN

Research Development Associate

2022-01-01 — 2023-04-01

Oak Ridge National Laboratory • Oak Ridge, TN

Alvin M. Weinberg Distinguished Staff Fellow

2019-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Oak Ridge National Laboratory • Oak Ridge, TN

Research Fellow

2016-01-01 — 2018-12-01

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Graduate Researcher

2015-05-01 — 2016-01-01

Sandia National Laboratory • Livermore, CA

Nuclear Staff Engineer

2013-05-01 — 2014-01-01

Hope Creek Generating Station • Lower Alloways, NJ

Nuclear Electrical Section Leading Petty Officer

2007-06-01 — 2009-06-01

United States Navy • Ballston Spa, NY

Engineering Watch Supervisor

2006-06-01 — 2007-06-01

United States Navy - USS Alaska SSBN 732 • Bangor, WA

Electrician

2001-08-01 — 2006-06-01

United States Navy •

Awards

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Alvin M. Weinberg Distinguished Staff Fellowship

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Institute of Nuclear Power Operations Instructor Certification

2018-01-01
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ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards – Honorable Mention

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Richard Eleanor Towner Prize Outstanding Ph.D. Research Nominee

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Nuclear Nonproliferation International Safeguards Graduate Fellow

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Alpha Nu Sigma National Honor Society Member

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Academic Research Initiative – Student Presentation Finalist

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
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science