Student Progress
Zavier presented paper at INMM
Zavier Ndum Ndum presented his pioneering research on the “Design, construction, and calibration of an Avalanche-confinement Tissue Equivalent Proportional Counter (AcTEPC) for Radiation Monitoring in Space and Therapeutic Applications” at the 65th Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM) in Portland, Oregon. This project, which began as part of his master’s thesis at Politecnico di Milano, Italy continues to advance at Texas A&M University, where Zavier integrates artificial intelligence and Large Language Models into his work.
Zavier awarded ANS Graduate Scholarship
PhD student in SMART group Zavier Ndum Ndum has been awarded the prestigious American Nuclear Society (ANS) Graduate Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year. This accolade recognizes his outstanding efforts and academic achievements in nuclear science and engineering. The scholarship highlights his dedication to pushing the boundaries of nuclear research and his commitment to making significant contributions to the field.
“This recognition not only reflects my academic prowess but also my potential as a young scientist to shape the future of nuclear science”. More details can be found here (https://www.ans.org/scholarships/recipients/ )
Zavier selected as a Student Ambassador for the Texas A&M Institute of Data Science (TAMIDS)
In this role, he will contribute to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation at the intersection of data science and nuclear engineering. His leadership in this capacity underscores his commitment to advancing the application of data science in nuclear research and beyond. Learn more about TAMIDS Student Ambassadors here (https://tamids.tamu.edu/2024/07/15/tamids-announces-2024-2025-student-ambassador-cohort/
Congratulations Zavier!