Dr. Nicholas Brown is a Full Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Pietro F. Pasqua Fellow at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Brown’s research group focuses on nuclear reactor safety, nuclear fuel safety, and nuclear reactor design. He was previously a professor at Penn State University, an R&D staff member at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and a scientific staff member at Brookhaven National Laboratory. He has authored or co-authored more than 130 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 book chapters, along with more than 125 total conference publications and national laboratory reports. Dr. Brown has previously served as Chair of the Nuclear Installations Safety Division of the American Nuclear Society and has served in numerous other ANS roles throughout his career. He has had more than 30 grants and contracts as a Principal or Co-Principal Investigator totaling more than $25 million in total funding, in addition to past technical leadership on several national laboratory projects. He is fundamentally dedicated to student success, creating an inclusive environment, and service. His recent honors and awards include the David Okrent Award, Landis Technical Achievement Award, and inaugural 40 under 40 from ANS and the University of Tennessee Tickle College of Engineering Professional Promise in Research Award. Dr. Brown earned his Ph.D. from Purdue University.