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Balendra Sutharshan

Adjunct Professor

Dr. Sutharshan's research and interests include thermal hydraulics and two-phase flows fission converter for boron neutron capture therapy.

Education
  • Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998 
  • M.S., University of Toronto
  • B.S., University of Toronto
Professional Experience
  • 2003 - Present, Adjunct Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, USC
  • 2003 - Present, Manager of Thermal Hydraulic and Fuel Rod Design Group, PWR Product Technology, Westinghouse Electric Company
  • 2002 - 2003, Acting Manager, VVER Engineering and Testing Services Group, Product Engineering, Westinghouse Electric Company
  • 1998 - 2002, Senior/Principal Engineer, Thermal Hydraulic and Fuel Performance, Windsor Fuel Engineering, Westinghouse Electric Company
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