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Registration: 29.04.2025

Dario Kleftogiannis

Specialization: Multiphysics Nuclear Engineer
— Led nuclear and thermal hydraulic safety analysis work for UFTR. — Developed, tested, and validated nuclear and thermal hydraulic models of the UFTR using industry standard codes such as MCNP, Serpent, SCALE, RELAP, and PARET. — Safety analysis included steady-state and transient analysis and was the basis for the new and revised Technical Specifications accepted by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
— Led nuclear and thermal hydraulic safety analysis work for UFTR. — Developed, tested, and validated nuclear and thermal hydraulic models of the UFTR using industry standard codes such as MCNP, Serpent, SCALE, RELAP, and PARET. — Safety analysis included steady-state and transient analysis and was the basis for the new and revised Technical Specifications accepted by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Skills

AutoCAD
MatLab
SCALE
3D Modeling
MCNP
RELAP

Work experience

Multiphysics Nuclear Engineer
since 05.2022 - Till the present day |IAEA
SCALE, MCNP, RELAP
● Supported the conduct of the new Coordinated Research Project (CRP) on benchmarking of burnup calculation codes against experimental results for research reactor operation and safety analysis. ● Supported finalization of development of training material on research reactor safety. ● Supported the analysis of results of the IAEA safety review missions (INSARR) at research reactors. ● Supported the development of an IAEA publication on the safety and utilization of sub-critical assemblies and homogeneous reactors.
Core Safety Analysis Engineer
01.2022 - 04.2022 |Niowave
AutoCAD, MatLab
● Developed and tested Monte Carlo models of UFTR. ● Computed reactor kinetics parameters and transient analysis. ● Work to be part of FSAR submittal to Nuclear Regulatory Commission for relicensing of UFTR.
Neutronics Analyst / Commissioning Engineer
03.2014 - 12.2021 |Jordan Atomic Energy Commission
ADDIE, Palintir
● Conducted Training Needs Analysis using ADDIE model for Palintir Analytical Tools and Nuclear Fuel Cycle for Safeguards Analysts. ● Produced a new e-Learning Radiation Protection training course which streamlined departmental staff development. ● Developed design requirements and interfaced with vendor for acquisition of cloud-based Learning Management System.
Nuclear Engineer / Reactor Physics
01.2012 - 02.2014 |Power & Light
SCALE, MCNP, RELAP
● Maintains reactivity management and core follow program. ● Nuclear fuel and core design verification, operational support, and reload licensing evaluations. ● Performs advanced engineering tasks or other special projects requiring reactor physics knowledge. ● Reactor Safety and radiological control of on-site Special Nuclear Materials.

Educational background

Nuclear Engineering / Radiological Sciences (Doctor of Science)
2017 - 2021
University
Nuclear Engineering / Radiological Sciences (Masters Degree)
2017 - 2019
University
Nuclear System Engineering (Masters Degree)
2012 - 2014
UST
Nuclear Engineering (Bachelor’s Degree)
2006 - 2011
University of Science and Technology

Languages

EnglishProficient