b'RESEARCH PROJECTSInvestigation of Molten Salts Bond-Structure and Local Chemistry using Optical and Electrochemical Techniques at High TemperaturesDr. Ruchi GakharRUSSELL L. HEATH DISTINGUISHEDPrimary research goal: DevelopmentPOSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE PROGRAMof an integrated instrument for the high temperature analysis of molten saltsRussell L. Heath spent mostfrom University of Nevada, Reno. employing optical and electrochemicalof his 34-year career at INLShe came to INL from the University techniques. conducting nuclear research.of Wisconsin, Madison, where Optical Fiber-based Fabry-PerotOf his many contributions,she worked as a postdoctoral Interferometer for Fission Heath is world-renownedresearch associate. Gas Detection for the publication of the Dr. Austin Fleming extensive series of NaI(Tl)Dr. Horne earned his Ph.D. in and Ge Gammaray Spectrumnuclear fission science and Primary research goal: Develop a sensor forCatalogues, which contributedtechnology from the University in-pile detection of fission gas in the plenumto the nuclear communitysof Manchester. Prior to coming to region of fuel rods through the use of understanding of radioactiveINL, he performed researchoptical fibers. materials and is still usedat California State University, Radiation Chemical Kinetics ofextensively nearly six decadesLong Beach and the University of Actinide Redox Speciation after it was first published.Notre Dame Radiation Research Dr. Gregory Horne Laboratory.INLs first distinguished Primary research goal: Use a combinationpostdoctoral appointee, Dr.In February 2018, Austin of experimental techniques andCheng Sun, was named to theFleming was named the third complimentary modelling methods toRussell L. Heath distinguishedRussell L. Heath postdoc establish a radiation science program at INLpostdoctoral appointment inappointee. Dr. Fleming earned to provide a comprehensive understandingOctober 2016. He has sincehis doctorate in mechanical of the fundamental radiation chemistry oftransitioned to a full- timeengineering at both Utah State the actinide series.hire and now works as an INLUniversity and Universit de researcher in the advancedReims Champagne-Ardenne in characterization department atFrance. His research interests the Materials & Fuels Complex.include advanced pyrometry techniques, nano/microscale In fall 2017, INL named twoheat transfer, and non-contact additional Russell L. Heaththermal property measurement postdoc appointees: Dr. Ruchitechniques using radiometry, Gakhar and Dr. Gregory Horne.optical reflectance, andGakhar holds a doctorate inRaman thermometry. materials science and engineering 24 |University Partnerships'