Professor Dr. Larry Aagesen

Biography

Larry Aagesen is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan. He holds a PhD in Materials Science Engineering from Northwestern University, awarded in 2010, with a focus on phase-field simulations of solidification processes. His research primarily revolves around computational science, specifically within materials research, emphasizing materials and radiation effects. Aagesen's academic journey includes several years at both Northwestern University and the University of Michigan, where he has been involved in various roles, including postdoctoral research and assistant research scientist positions. His experience extends beyond academia into professional roles, such as a computational scientist at the Idaho National Laboratory and previous engineering positions within the U.S. Navy and Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Aagesen has gained recognition for his contributions to the field and has served on editorial boards and review panels, enhancing the scientific dialogue within materials engineering and radiation effects. He aims to advance knowledge and technology in this important area of research.

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