Energy and Engineering Sciences Directorate
Nuclear Science & Technology Division
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WELCOME
The Nuclear Science and Technology Division (NSTD) has been a key contributor in the area of research & development at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) since its formation in October 2001.
NSTD is committed to leadership class research and development that integrates the division’s comprehensive staff expertise, strategic resources, and facility capabilities to address the needs and interests of a diverse set of sponsors.
Mission Statement
NSTD consists of two major mission areas that provide a diverse set of activities and capabilities. The Fuels, Isotopes, and Nuclear Materials (FINM) and The Nuclear Systems Analysis, Design, and Safety (NSADS) define the two mission areas in NSTD. Their activities span from the borders of basic science to the development and application of experimental and computational nuclear-related technologies to the design, implementation, and operation of novel engineering processes and systems. The division also provides key technical support in nonnuclear applications such as environmental management, nanotechnology, high-temperature heat transfer, hydrogen production, chemical combustion, and robotic operations.
Fuels, Isotopes, and Nuclear Materials
The Fuels, Isotopes, and Nuclear Materials (FINM) mission focuses on advancing the applications of medical, industrial, and research isotopes (developing separation processes for the processing of radioisotopes and spent nuclear fuels) and designing robotic systems and unique facilities for the safe handling of nuclear materials. Brief descriptions of our capabilities are listed on the FINM Fact Sheet.
Nuclear Systems Analysis, Design, and Safety
Solving a wide range of critical problems in nuclear science and engineering technology is a top priority for Nuclear Systems Analysis, Design, and Safety (NSADS). State-of-the-art solutions are developed through integrated capabilities in the areas of computational modeling, experiment design, and staff expertise with operating nuclear systems. Additional information about our capabilities can be found on the NSADS Fact Sheet.
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