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Emrullah Aydin of ORNL has been elevated to senior member status at the IEEE, honoring his contributions in power electronics, including setting a wireless power transfer record.

Nick Sokol of Algaeo collaborates with ORNL to create organic fertilizers from microalgae, aiding soil health, food security, and offering an alternative to synthetic fertilizers.

Researchers have developed a simulation method to disperse runaway electrons in nuclear fusion reactors, potentially solving a major challenge in achieving sustainable fusion energy.

Phong Le develops advanced flood-risk simulations using a variety of data, working at ORNL to improve water-related disaster forecasts and management.

Ryan Culler at ORNL has shifted from a prospective astronomy career to managing the production of medical isotopes, such as Ac-225, to combat cancer, fueled by personal loss and dedication to the cause.

The ORNL Molten Salt Reactor Workshop marked its 10th anniversary, focusing on future innovations in nuclear energy and celebrating a decade of progress in MSR technology.

Researchers at INL and ORNL have improved the inspection of 3D-printed nuclear parts, accelerating material evaluation using a new software algorithm.

ORNL's 2024 achievements encompass energy tech, material science, and environmental studies, including breakthroughs in wireless EV charging, sustainable materials, and carbon uptake analysis.

Chad Parish of ORNL's LAMDA is advancing materials for nuclear safety, probing atomic structures and contributing to reactor development with his expertise in electron microscopy and problem-solving skills.

Researchers at Stanford, ECMWF, and ORNL have used the Summit supercomputer to study atmospheric gravity waves, improving understanding of their impact on weather and enhancing forecasting models.

ORNL deployed a specialized team that used drone technology to aid disaster relief efforts across the Southeast U.S. after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, collecting over 400GB of geospatial data on energy infrastructure.

The study mapped the genetics of over half a million U.S. veterans, using ORNL's supercomputer Summit to analyze the data for precision medicine advancements.