Dr. Weston Stacey

Professor

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Biography

Weston M. Stacey, Jr. is a Professor Emeritus in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He has been part of the academic staff since Fall 1977. Prior to his position at Georgia Tech, Dr. Stacey served as the Director of the Fusion Program and Associate Director of the Applied Physics Division at Argonne National Laboratory. His expertise lies in Nuclear Engineering, specifically in fusion plasma physics, nuclear reactor physics, and nuclear design. Dr. Stacey's research focuses on the physics of tokamak edge pedestal physics, plasma rotation, and the development of concepts for sub-critical fast reactors and fusion neutron sources. He is particularly interested in fuel cycle analysis and the safety dynamics associated with these topics. Throughout his career, he has been awarded various honors, including the Fusion Power Associates Distinguished Career Award and the Eugene P. Wigner Reactor Physicist Award from the American Nuclear Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1977-09-01 — 2020-05-01

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Served as a Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, focusing on research in nuclear engineering and fusion plasma physics.

Director

1995-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Fusion Program, Argonne National Laboratory • Argonne, IL

Directed the Fusion Program, overseeing research and development in fusion technologies.

Associate Director

1990-01-01 — 1995-01-01

Applied Physics Division, Argonne National Laboratory • Argonne, IL

Assisted in managing the division's research efforts in applied physics.

Awards

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Distinguished Career Award

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Eugene P. Wigner Reactor Physicist Award

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Glenn T. Seaborg Medal

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Outstanding Technical Accomplishment Award

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Outstanding Achievement Award

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Fellow

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.