People

Faculty

Stephen S Raiman

Assistant Professor
Nuclear Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering (affiliated)

Dr. Raiman is interested in understanding how materials behave in extreme environments. Recent interests include material compatibility in molten salt reactors, hydrothermal corrosion in LWRs, high temperature alloy design and processing, irradiation-affected corrosion, and environmentally assisted cracking. Prior to joining Texas A&M in 2020, he spent four years in the Materials Science and Technology division of Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He graduated from The University of Michigan in 2016 with a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences with a concentration in materials. He also holds a B.S. in Physics from the University at Buffalo.

Dr. Raiman lives in College Station with his wife Maya, their toddler son Harris, and their infant daughter Florence (Flossy). He enjoys bicycling, badminton, and squash. He maintains a keen interest in environmental issues such as alternative transportation and sustainable cities.

Post Doc

Mohammad Umar Farooq Khan

mufkhan@tamu.edu

Postdoctoral researcher

Nuclear Engineering

Dr. Khan’s recent research includes molten salt electrochemistry, development of alloys resistant to molten salt corrosion, environment-assisted cracking, and electroplating to facilitate diffusion studies in alloys. He worked for a year as visiting researcher in the department of Materials Science & Engineering at North Carolina State University before coming to Texas A&M. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from The University of Akron. Prior to his doctoral studies, he worked as a Senior Research Fellow at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB). He also holds a master’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science with a specialization in corrosion from IITB and a bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Raipur.

Apart from research, Dr. Khan enjoys photography while exploring nature. He pursues various sporting activities including skating, snowboarding, and soccer. He also enjoys cooking and experiencing new cuisines.

PhD

Reid Bohanon

reid.bohanon@tamu.edu

PhD student

Nuclear Engineering

Reid’s research is focused on the effects of ionizing radiation on diffusion in solid materials. Reid received a B.S. in Physics with a Biomedical Emphasis and a minor in Chemistry from the University of Utah in Spring 2019. Outside of research, Reid’s enjoys forest walks, climbing mountains, flying small aircraft, and good weather (instrument flight plans are a hassle).

Project: HIPE

Randi Mazza

randi_mazza@tamu.edu

PhD student

Nuclear Engineering

Randi’s research is focused on corrosion in molten salt reactors. Randi received dual BS degrees from Geneva College in Spring 2020 in Chemistry and Engineering with a concentration in chemistry, while minoring in both Physics and Mathematics.

Masters

Kyle Williams

ksw012@tamu.edu

PhD Student

Nuclear Engineering

Kyle’s research is focused on the purification of salts for use in molten salt reactors. Kyle received a B.A. in Chemical Engineering with minors in Chemistry and Mathematics from the University of Arkansas in Spring of 2020.

Undergraduates

Lydia Arredondo

lydia.arredondo@tamu.edu

B.S. Student

Chemical Engineering

Lydia’s research is focused on corrosion in molten salt reactors. She is currently a junior set to graduate in 2023 with a degree in chemical engineering. Lydia is from Haslet, TX and enjoys walking her dog, cooking, and reading in her free time.

Brian Carpman

bcarpman100@tamu.edu

B.S. Student

Materials Science and Engineering

Brian’s research is focused on additive manufacturing in molten salt systems. He is a materials science and engineering senior from Houston, TX. When he is not in the lab, Brian enjoys building things, playing video games, and fishing. He also has an identical twin!

Clara De La Torre Garcia

claradelatorre@tamu.edu

B.S. Student

Chemical Engineering

Clara’s research pertains to molten salt reactors. Clara is from Mexico and is class of ’23. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, volleyball, and reading.

Anthony Kitamura

kitamuraa@tamu.edu

B.S Student

Nuclear Engineering

Anthony’s research is focused on the modeling of corrosion in molten salt loops. He is class of ’24 and enjoys running, playing guitar, and music. Anthony is from Corinth, TX and is a huge coffee nerd!

Haydn Kroen

hkroen@tamu.edu

B.S. Student

Materials Science and Engineering

Haydn is researching hydrogen penetration in materials. He is class of ’22 from Beeville, TX and enjoys reading and medieval reenactment in his free time.

Diego Macias

dmacias105@tamu.edu

B.S. Student

Materials Science and Engineering

Diego’s contribution will be focused on design of nickel-chromium alloys. Diego is a native Houstonian and enjoys watching sports in his free time.

David Magee

dmagee97@tamu.edu

B.S. Student

Nuclear Engineering

David’s research is in the permeation of hydrogen through potential advanced nuclear reactor materials at very high temperatures. David is an exchange student coming from Lancaster University in the UK, however originally from Ireland. When not studying David enjoys hiking up mountains, working out, traveling and DJ’ing.

Tyler Marks

tylerwmarks@tamu.edu

B.S. Student

Chemical Engineering

Tyler’s research is focused on material degradation in molten salt reactors. Tyler is a junior from Houston, Texas, and is currently pursuing a degree in chemical engineering with a minor in mathematics. He spends his free time reading and playing volleyball.

Sarah McQuaid

smcquaid@tamu.edu

B.S. Student

Materials Science and Engineering

Sarah’s research is focused on material corrosion in molten salt reactors. She was born and raised in Thousand Oaks, CA. Outside of the lab, Sarah spends her time competing on A&M’s rowing team and reading.

Marlon Munoz

mm176@tamu.edu

B.S. Student

Nuclear Engineering

Marlon contributes to research on the effects of ionizing radiation on diffusion in solid materials. He is class of ’23 from Torreón, Mexico. Outside of lab, Marlon enjoys biking, weightlifting, and learning Japanese!

Diego Muzquiz

diegomuzquiz99@tamu.edu

B.S. Student

Nuclear Engineering

Diego’s research is focused on the optimization of graphite
moderator material used within a core of a molten salt
reactor. Diego is from San Antonio Texas and is currently
pursuing a degree in nuclear engineering and a minor in
mathematics. Outside of research, Diego loves going on
hikes, enjoys chess, and is on the Texas A&M Triathlon
team.

Logan Price

loganzprice@tamu.edu

B.S. Student

Chemical Engineering

Logan’s research consists of modeling tellurium diffusion into nickel chromium alloys that cracks the material. He is from Houston, TX and enjoys mountain biking as well as gaming in his free time. Logan is class of ’23.

Lauryn Reyes

laurynreyes04@tamu.edu

B.S. Student

Nuclear Engineering

Lauryn’s research is focused on fission product cracking in stainless steel. She was born and raised in Texas and is an upcoming senior at Texas A&M University. Her hobbies include playing tennis, reading, and cooking new recipes.

Kimberly Zabava

kz820210@tamu.edu

B.S. Student

Nuclear Engineering

Kimberly is contributing to research on purifying salts for use in molten salt reactors. Kimberly is a senior at Texas A&M University and expects to graduate in Spring 2023 majoring in nuclear engineering and minoring in materials science and engineering. Kimberly enjoys creating art, gardening, and playing board games in her free time.

Former Students

Thomas Vandeveer

vandetho@tamu.edu

B.S. Student

Nuclear Engineering

Tom’s research is focused on the interactions between molten salts and graphite in the core of molten salt reactors. Tom is a senior nuclear engineering major at Texas A&M University and expects to graduate in Spring 2022. Tom enjoys live music and mountain biking in his free time.

Bryan Thompson

bryanthompson@tamu.edu

B.S. Student

Nuclear Engineering

Bryan’s research is focused on evaluating cost effective ways to improve the Texas power grid through cost analysis and supply chain evaluation methods. Bryan is from New Jersey and is pursing a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering with a minor in Business. Outside of research Bryan enjoys fitness, and cooking.

Tu Le

le.tu0529@tamu.edu

B.S Student

Nuclear Engineering

Tu’s research is focused on the effect of irradiation on corrosion in molten salt. Tu is a sophomore nuclear engineering major with a minor in Mathematics and Economics. In her free time, she enjoys baking and playing chess.