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Mike Bluck obtained a BSc(Hons) in Mathematics (Mathematical Physics) from the University of Kent. He completed his PhD at Imperial College London, focusing on 'Integral equation methods for transient wave propagation' with applications in acoustic scattering and radar cross-section computation for antenna design, while becoming involved in nuclear engineering. As a Professor of Nuclear Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, he serves as the Director of the Centre for Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College, coordinating nuclear research, teaching, and outreach, while providing advice to government, parliament, and industry on a broad spectrum of nuclear-related issues. Additionally, he is the Director of the Rolls-Royce Nuclear University Technology Centre (UTC), where he supports research in nuclear submarine and new Small-Modular Reactor (SMR) programs. His specific expertise lies in nuclear reactor design and the application of advanced computational methods in nuclear fission and fusion engineering.
Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.