Nuclear Research at UT
UT Austin leads in nuclear energy through cutting edge research and top-tier education. Faculty, staff, and students are involved in development and deployment of advanced nuclear reactors and tools to revolutionize design and permitting. Government interactions include Texas and US legislative members, State, Federal, and International agencies, and local outreach across the state of Texas. Industry engagements include nuclear consumers such as both upstream and downstream oil and gas and technology companies who need to power datacenters as well as nuclear producers such as reactor developers and utilities.
Initiatives
The Digital Molten Salt Reactor Initiative
A project to develop digital twins for a variety of multiphysics molten salt and nuclear systems. Foundational knowledge for digital twins for molten salt nuclear reactors will enable the licensing of continuous innovation in commercial small modular nuclear reactors.
Natura Resources’ Molten Salt Research Reactor at Abilene Christian University
The University of Texas at Austin is playing a pivotal role in developing the first new nuclear reactor in Texas in decades based on a novel technology that promises safer, more efficient nuclear energy.
Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group
The Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group, comprised of over 100 experts and stakeholders including UT faculty, dedicated roughly 50,000 hours over the past year to shape Texas as a national and global leader in advanced nuclear technology. This report highlights key recommendations, opportunities, and strategies to position Texas as No. 1 in the advanced nuclear industry.
Videos
Programs & Resources
Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Program
Providing education, research, problem-solving, and service in nuclear science and engineering
Nuclear News at UT
Read the latest updates from UT's nuclear researchers
Nuclear Faculty at UT
Get to know the scientists and engineers leading nuclear energy research at UT Austin
Natura Resources
Designing & deploying liquid-fueled molten salt reactors