Nuclear and Environmental Processes
George F. Vandegrift
phone: 630/252-4513, fax: 630/972 4513, e-mail:
vandegrift@anl.gov
- PhD, Inorganic Chemistry, Iowa State University
- Separation processes for radioisotope production, radioactive waste
treatment, and industrial applications
- Development of processes for treating spent nuclear fuel in support of
the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership
- Development of technology to convert Mo-99 production from high-enriched
uranium to low-enriched uranium as part of the Global Threat Reduction
Initiative
Lynda Soderholm, Group Leader
phone: 630/252-4364, fax: 630/252-4225, ls@anl.gov
Mark R. Antonio, Inorganic Chemist
phone: 630/252-9267, fax: 630/252-4225, e-mail:
mantonio@anl.gov
- PhD, Inorganic Chemistry, Michigan State University
- Materials synthesis, including actinide and lanthanide solution
chemistry
- Polyoxometalate science
- Electroanalytical chemistry
- Synchrotron radiation research
- Structured fluids in separations science
Renato Chiarizia, Inorganic Chemist
phone: 630/252-3652, fax: 630/252-7501, e-mail:
chiarizia@anl.gov
- Doctor Degree, Inorganic-Physical Chemistry, University of Rome, Italy
- Separations science
- Biphasic chemical equilibria with particular emphasis on solvent
extraction and ion exchange
- Separation of actinides from nuclear waste
- Separation of metal ions of hydrometallurgical interest
- Separations using supported liquid membranes
- Extraction chromatography
Mark P. Jensen, Inorganic Chemist
phone: 630/252-3670, fax: 630/252-7501, e-mail:
mjensen@anl.gov
- PhD, Inorganic and Nuclear Chemistry, The Florida State University
- Actinide and lanthanide solution chemistry
- Biochemistry of synthetic elements
- Solution thermodynamics
- Metal ion separations
Guokui Liu, Solid State Physicist
phone: 630/252-4630, fax: 630/252-4225, e-mail:
gkliu@anl.gov
- PhD, Solid State Physics and Laser Spectroscopy, Montana State
University
- Electronic structure and crystal-field theory of lanthanides and
actinides in crystals
- Excited state dynamics and ion-lattice interaction, energy transfer and
phonon relaxation
- Photophysics and laser spectroscopy
- Luminescent materials, characterization and theoretical modeling
Paul G. Rickert, Analytical Chemist
phone: 630/252-3525, e-mail: rickert@anl.gov
- MA, Analytical Chemistry/Environmental Science, Governors State
University
- Organic synthesis
- Synthesis and study of ionic liquid-polyoxometalate hybrids
- Synthesis and study of ionic liquids pertaining to separation science
Suntharalimgam Skanthakumar, Physicist
phone: 630/252-1754, fax: 630/252-4225,
Skantha@anl.gov
Ilya (Eli) A. Shkrob, Physical Chemist
phone: 630/252-9516, e-mail: shkrob@anl.gov
- PhD, Chemical Physics, Institute for Chemical Physics, Moscow, Russia
- Radiation, photo- and radical chemistry
- Separations and nuclear forensics
- Fast and ultrafast laser and x-ray spectroscopy
- Magnetic resonance and spin effects
- Supercritical, ionic liquids and green chemistry
- Nanotechnology
Richard E. Wilson, Chemist
phone: 630/252/1288, e-mail: rewilson@anl.gov
- PhD, Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley
- Aqueous actinide chemistry
- Synthesis and study of transuranium complexes and clusters
- Reactivity of cluster complexes in solution
Yuexiao Pan
phone: 630/252-3649, fax: 630/252-4225, e-mail:
yxpan@anl.gov
- Synthesis, processing, and characterization of advanced inorganic
functional materials
- Study of self-assembly and nanofabrication of nanosized units, and
mechanism of nanocrystal growth and luminescence dynamic
Paul Fenter, Physicist and Group Leader
phone: 630/252-7053, fax: 630/252-9570, e-mail:
fenter@anl.gov
- PhD, Physics, University of Pennsylvania
- Interfacial science
- Interfacial geochemistry (mineral / fluid interfaces)
- Phase-sensitive interfacial x-ray scattering
Changyong Park, Materials Scientist
phone: 630-252-9133, e-mail: cypark@anl.gov
- PhD, Materials Sciences, Tohoku University Japan
- Hydration and ion adsorption at mineral / water interfaces
- Electrical double layer properties on single-crystal surfaces
- In-situ probe of mineral / fluid interfacial processes
- Novel application of synchrotron radiation x-rays for geosciences
Sang Soo Lee, Geochemist
phone: 630/252-6679, fax: 630/252-9570, e-mail:
sslee@anl.gov
- PhD, Geochemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of
Illinois at Chicago
- Heavy metal contamination and remediation
- Mineral / organic interactions in natural aqueous systems
- Ion-exchange and swelling of clay minerals
- Application of synchrotron-based techniques
Monica Regalbuto, Department Head
phone: 630/252-1540, fax: 630/972-4495,
regalbuto@anl.gov
Separations Science and Technology
Allen Bakel, Group Leader
phone: 630/252-9825, fax: 630/972-4417,
bakel@anl.gov
Artemis (Art) Guelis
phone: 630/252-6057, fax: 630/972-4522,
guelis@anl.gov
John F. Krebs, Chemist
phone: 630/252-7548, fax: 630/972-4486, e-mail:
krebs@anl.gov
- PhD, Inorganic Chemistry, Kansas State University
- Modeling and simulation of reprocessing facilities
- Bench scale tests of spent fuel reprocessing technology
- Modeling and simulation of solvent extraction processes
Argentina Leyva
phone: 630/252-1483, fax: 630/972-4512,
leyva@anl.gov
Dominique C. Stepinski, Chemist
Phone: 630-252-3087, fax 630-252-5246, e-mail:
dstepinski@anl.gov
- PhD, Chemistry, Loyola University
- Design of liquid-liquid extraction systems for actinide and fission
product separations
- Nuclear fuel and target dissolution
- Chemical processes for large-scale industrial applications
- Development of radioisotope separation chromatographic systems
- Modeling of fission product separation processes
- Synthesis of metal chelating ligands for metal separations
Kurt Alford, Technician
phone: 630/252-7297, alford@anl.gov
Lohman D. Hafenrichter, Technician
Phone 630/252-5282, fax 630/972-4472, e-mail
hafenrichter@anl.gov
- US Navy Nuclear Power Program graduate
- CAVE operator and repairman
- MBA custodian
- Precious metals custodian
Kevin Quigley
phone: 630/252-3607, fax: 630/252-4390,
quigley@anl.gov
John Falkenberg, Technician
phone: 630/252-4301, falkenberg@anl.gov
Spent Fuel Programs
James C. Cunnane, Nuclear Chemist and Group Leader
phone: 630/252-4541; fax 630/252-5246;
e-mail:cunnane@anl.gov
- PhD, Nuclear Chemistry, Purdue University
- Waste form testing
- Investigate waste materials degradation and radionuclide release
processes
- Long-term performance assessment of waste form materials
- Waste form development
William L. Ebert, Chemist
phone: 630/252-6103, fax 630/972-4456, e-mail:
ebert@anl.gov
- PhD, Chemistry, Northwestern University
- Nuclear waste material formulation, testing, and modeling
- Test method development and standardization
Jeffrey A. Fortner, Physicist
phone: 630/252-5594, fax: 630/972-4438, e-mail:
fortner@anl.gov
- PhD, Physics, Penn State University
- Nuclear waste form development, characterization, and testing
- Electron microscopy of nuclear/radioactive materials
- Spent nuclear fuel characterization
- Synchrotron x-ray studies
James L. Jerden Jr., Geochemist
phone: 630/252-6497, fax: 630/252-5246, e-mail:
jerden@anl.gov
- PhD, Geochemistry, Virginia Tech
- Thermodynamic/kinetic reaction path and speciation modeling
- Radioactive waste form corrosion/dissolution testing
- In-situ remediation of environmental sites contaminated with metals and
radionuclides
- Natural analogue studies
- Soil chemistry and environmental mineralogy
Process Simulation and Equipment Design
Candido Pereira, Chemical Engineer and Group Leader
phone: 630/252-9832, fax: 630/972-4448, e-mail:
pereira@anl.gov
- PhD, Chemical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania
- Aqueous separations
- Solvent extraction and ion exchange
- Process modeling and design
- Spent nuclear fuel processing
- High-level waste treatment
Jacqueline M. Copple, Computer Scientist
phone: 630/252-4555, fax 630/972-4555, e-mail,
copple@anl.gov
- MS, Computer Science, Illinois Institute of Technology
- Modeling and simulation (UREX+ process for recovering key radionuclides
from commercial spent nuclear fuel)
Andrew Hebden, Engineer Specialist
phone: 630/252-5634, fax: 630/252-9917, e-mail:
hebden@anl.gov
- BS, Chemical Engineering, Iowa State University
- Spent nuclear fuel reprocessing
- Process monitoring for reprocessing safeguards
- Non-proliferation-based research: medical isotope production
Laura E. Maggos
phone: 630/252-4701, e-mail: maggos@anl.gov
- BS, Chemistry, University of Chicago
- Aqueous separations (UREX+)
- Solvent extraction modeling
Kent E. Wardle, Nuclear Engineer
phone: 630/252-4638, e-mail:
kwardle@anl.gov
- PhD Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, University of
Wisconsin-Madison
- BS Chemical Engineering, Brigham Young University
- Simulation of solvent extraction processes
- Centrifugal contactor simulation for design
- Computational fluid dynamics
- Molecular dynamics simulations
Mark A. Williamson, Physical Chemist and Department
Head
phone: 630/252-9627, fax: 630/252-5246, e-mail:
williamson@anl.gov
- PhD, Physical Chemistry, University of Kansas
- Advanced nuclear fuel cycles
- Pyrochemical process research and development
- Actinide thermodynamics and inorganic chemistry
- High-temperature chemistry
Pyroprocess Development Group
James L. Willit, Physical Chemist and Group Leader
Phone: 630/252-4384, fax 630/972-4416, e-mail: willit@anl.gov
- PhD, Physical Chemistry, North Carolina State University
- Molten salt electrochemistry
- High-temperature actinide chemistry
- Electrochemical separations chemistry
- Pyroprocess development
Robert J. Blaskovitz, Engineering Specialist
phone: 630/252-4441, fax: 630/972-4421,
blaskovitz@anl.gov
Javier Figueroa, Chemical Engineer
phone: 630/252-4248, fax 630/52-9917, e-mail:
figueroa@anl.gov
- MS, Chemical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology
- Pyroprocessing technology
- Plant modeling
Advanced Materials and Processing Group
Mark A. Williamson, Physical Chemist and Acting Group Leader
phone: 630/252-9627, fax: 630/252-5246, e-mail:
williamson@anl.gov
- PhD, Physical Chemistry, University of Kansas
- Advanced nuclear fuel cycles
- Pyrochemical process research and development
- Actinide thermodynamics and inorganic chemistry
- High-temperature chemistry
Laurel A. Barnes, Chemist
Phone: 630/252-3359, fax: 630/252-9917, email:
barnes@anl.gov
- MS, Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago
- Molten salt electrochemistry
- Electrochemical separations
- Anode materials development
Leonard Leibowitz, Physical Chemist
phone: 630-252-4333, fax 630-972-4466, e-mail
leibowitz@anl.gov
- PhD, Physical Chemistry, New York University
- High-temperature thermophysical properties
- Nuclear reactor materials studies
- Actinide alloy phase diagrams
Christine Snyder
phone: 630/252-4743, fax: 630/972-4449,
snyderc@anl.gov
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Processes Staff
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