Duane DiCenzo
PhD Student
Project: Fuel Conductivity Theory, Transient Boiling, EM Sensor
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Duane's research is focused on the in-situ determination of the thermal diffusivity of irradiated fuels using a novel thermal wave technique in conjunction with Idaho National Lab. Additionally, he has experience studying ultra-fast transient boiling under high-pressure and subcoolings. He has also worked in conjunction with Argonne National Lab to develop an electromagnetic level sensor for use in liquid metal reactors. He is a recipient of the University of Pittsburgh's GEES scholarship and is a STRIVE scholar. He has also served as a research intern for Argonne National Lab.
Duane received his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State Main Campus. After graduating, he spent two years working as a Field Engineer for GE Power working primarily with combined cycle plants for power generation. He joined the lab in fall of 2020 and is currently pursuing his PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus in Thermal Sciences.
