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.