Neil Emeritus Todreas

Neil Emeritus Todreas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research interests include innovative nuclear reactor concepts, thermal hydraulic and safety analysis of reactor cores, and fuel bundle configurations and analysis. Professor Todreas has contributed to the development of floating nuclear plants, which aim to provide enhanced safety, easier siting, and centralized construction for low-carbon energy solutions. He is affiliated with the MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering and can be contacted via email at todreas@mit.edu.

Neil E. Todreas is a Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT, specializing in nuclear thermal-hydraulics and reactor design. His research focuses on the analysis and development of nuclear reactor systems, including thermal-hydraulic fundamentals, reactor safety, and advanced reactor concepts. Todreas has contributed extensively to the study of wire-wrapped rod bundles, subchannel flow analysis, and passive cooling systems for nuclear plants. His work also addresses the design of offshore floating nuclear power plants and the evaluation of advanced power cycles such as supercritical CO2 gas turbines. His research integrates experimental and analytical methods to improve reactor performance and safety.