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    How do you think of Villanova Univ?

    Thanks! I love Philadelphia, so I hope to get my graduate eduation in Penn state. I think Villanova is a nice choice since it has available Ph.D positions in this field I am interested in.
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    How do you think of Villanova Univ?

    Hi, everyone. I am applying to pursue a Ph.D in mechanical engineering. I have known that some professors at Villanova University are recruiting new Ph. D candidates next year. But I could not find the ranking of this university at US News. How do you think of this university? Is it strong in...
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    To pursue a PhD in NE with materials specialization

    Thanks for the information you offered! Do you know anyone who is now at his group? The website offered limited information. I wish to know what specific research his group is now doing and find whether I am interested in his work. Kind regards
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    To pursue a PhD in NE with materials specialization

    Thanks, astronuc Are you working on materials now or are you professor in nuclear materials? I noticed that Dr. Wirth is now a visiting professor at UC Berkeley, and I have no idea whether he mentors students for UTK or for UC Berkeley.
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    To pursue a PhD in NE with materials specialization

    Thanks! Dr. Peter L Andresen appreciated Dr. Wirth's work very much, and he also mentioned Dr. Wirth when I told him about my plan to pursue a Ph.D. in USA. Several friends of mine in USA also recommend that Dr. Wirth does excellent work in nuclear materials. But I could not find his personal...
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    To pursue a PhD in NE with materials specialization

    Thanks, astronuc I am afraid the modeling and simulation of materials might be more suitable for students of physics. I have only learned Quantum Mechanics during undergraudate years, no Solid State Physics. My research is about materials corrosion, stress corrosion cracking precisely. My work...
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    To pursue a PhD in NE with materials specialization

    I am an undergraduate student in nuclear engineering, and I want to pursue a PhD in nuclear materials. I have research background in materials corrosion, but my undergraduate university doesn't have courses on materials science for nuclear engineering students. I have noticed that many...
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    Programs Is a Background in Materials Science Essential for a PhD in Nuclear Materials?

    Thanks! I have only experimental experience, and I feel I do love doing experimental work, like designing and constructing coolant loops, operating SEM/TEM and etc.. Our school is not permitted to have radiation source, so we cannot have irradiation testing. However, I notice just a few...
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    Programs Is a Background in Materials Science Essential for a PhD in Nuclear Materials?

    Sorry I made a mistake, Todd Allen at UW-madison
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    Programs Is a Background in Materials Science Essential for a PhD in Nuclear Materials?

    Hi, everyone! I am undergraduate student from China. I am applying to pursue a PhD degree in United States next year. I am interested in nuclear materials, but the problem is that my home school offers little course on materials science. I am affraid that students of materials science may be...