Dr. Yang is a postdoctoral research associate specializing in post-irradiation examination (PIE) characterization of nuclear fuel and cladding. With extensive research experience in materials characterization, Dr. Yang is proficient in using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), focused ion beam instruments (FIB), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Dr. Yang primarily participates in two INL programs: uranium nitride-based novel nuclear fuel and silicon carbide-based advanced cladding. Additionally, Dr. Yang is involved in the Materials and Fuels Complex's advanced data analytics and supports several Nuclear Science User Facility projects in closely related fields, such as the U-Zr fuel system.
The Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF) is the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy's only designated nuclear energy user facility. Through peer-reviewed proposal processes, the NSUF provides researchers access to neutron, ion, and gamma irradiations, post-irradiation examination and beamline capabilities at Idaho National Laboratory and a diverse mix of university, national laboratory and industry partner institutions.
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