Bio
Ryan Chesser is an R&D Associate in the Nuclear and Extreme Environment Measurements (NEEM) Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from The Ohio State University (2023). Background in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Nuclear Engineering. Experienced with molten salt electrochemistry, radiation materials science, acoustic sensor characterization, and thermophysical property determination for molten salt systems. Dedicated academic looking to build professional relationships, expand research interests, gain project experience from proposal to final report, and embark on collaborative endeavors.
Professional Experience
R&D Associate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 2026-present
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 2024-2026
NRC Graduate Fellowship, The Ohio State University, 2022-2023
Graduate Research Associate, The Ohio State University, 2021-2022
Education
Ph.D., Nuclear Engineering, The Ohio State University
B.S., Chemical Engineering, The Ohio State University
Professional Service
Secretary, ORPEX (2025)
Professional Affiliations
The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS)
Materials Research Society (MRS)
American Nuclear Society (ANS)