Dr. Majdi Radaideh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Majdi Radaideh is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan's Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences, where he leads the AIMS Lab focusing on Artificial Intelligence and Multiphysics Simulations. His research interests center on the intersection of nuclear reactor design and advanced computational methods, particularly in multiphysics modeling and machine learning algorithms that enhance reactor sustainability. Radaideh has substantial expertise in nuclear codes and programming, including parallel computing and software engineering. He completed his B.Sc. in Nuclear Engineering at Jordan University of Science and Technology, followed by an M.Sc. and Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he focused on data-driven modeling and uncertainty quantification. Before joining the faculty, he held R&D positions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, collaborating with national labs and industry. Radaideh has authored over 55 journal articles and has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Machine Learning Engineer

2021-11-01 — 2022-12-01

Oak Ridge National Laboratory • Oak Ridge, TN

Research Scientist

2021-08-01 — 2021-11-01

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2019-11-01 — 2021-08-01

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Lead Instructor

2021-06-01 — 2021-08-01

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID

Research Intern

2017-06-01 — 2017-08-01

Oak Ridge National Laboratory • Oak Ridge, TN

Awards

#2025

ANS Ted Quinn Early Career Award

2025-01-01
#2025

ANS Mathematics & Computation Division Young Member’s Research Achievement Award

2025-01-01
#2023

DOE-NE Distinguished Early Career Program Award

2023-01-01
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Postdoctoral Outstanding Service Award

2021-01-01
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ANS National Mark Mills Award

2019-01-01
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University of Illinois Graduate College Fellowship

2018-01-01
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Paper Award Estimate Uncertainty Conference (BEPU-2018)

2018-01-01
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Bruce W. Spencer Graduate Award

2018-01-01
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Poster Award NESLS summer internship program

2017-01-01
#2014

Excellence Plaque Engineering

2014-01-01
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National Academic Excellence Prize

2012-01-01

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