Dr. Joel Kulesza

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joel Kulesza is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan, where he completed his PhD in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences in 2018. He also holds a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Tennessee. Joel is currently the R&D Group Leader of the Monte Carlo Codes Group (XCP-3) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), where he has been instrumental in developing high-fidelity simulation models, focusing on various aspects of particle transport methods and radiation transport. His work has significantly contributed to advanced nuclear engineering methods, including the validation of neutron dosimetry measurements and the application of software quality assurance processes during his tenure at Westinghouse Electric Company. Kulesza has an extensive background in high-performance computing and system automation, making innovations in knowledge management within engineering contexts. He has received numerous awards for his distinguished performance at LANL and has actively participated in professional service roles, including as Treasurer of the American Nuclear Society's Radiation Protection & Shielding Division.

Research Interests

Awards

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Los Alamos National Laboratory Individual Distinguished Performance Award

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Los Alamos National Laboratory LAAP Award

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Los Alamos National Laboratory LAAP Award

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Los Alamos National Laboratory LAAP Award

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ASTM International Nuclear Technology Applications (E10) Committee Award Appreciation

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Consortium Nonproliferation Enabling Capabilities (CNEC) Fellowship

2016-01-01
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American Nuclear Society Allan F. Henry / Paul Greebler Scholarship

2016-01-01
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ASTM International Graduate Scholarship

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ASTM International Graduate Scholarship

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American Nuclear Society Everitt P. Blizard Memorial Scholarship

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