Vitesh Krishna
Singapore
Summary
Seasoned Research Associate with 5+ years of expertise at Singapore Nuclear Research & Safety Initiative (SNRSI), eager to leverage a robust skill set encompassing Python, Git, MELCOR, SERPENT, MACCS, and web technologies, alongside a Master's in Nuclear Science & Technology (2018). Adept in communication, leadership, and analytical reasoning, I am passionate about contributing to innovative research and collaborative team success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Polytechnic Internship
Vopak Terminals
- Worked on waste water purification project involving microbial treatment
- Also worked on project involving nitrogen padding in chemical storage tanks.
National Service
MINDEF
- Rank: Corporal
- Conduct: Very Good
- Performance: Very Good
Student Job
Maastricht University
- Attending to queries brought up by prospective students
- Promoting University to international students
- Assisting with student admission related matters.
Research Associate
Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Initiative (SNRSI)
Singapore
10.2018 - Current
- Involved in nuclear safety research/studies and atmospheric dispersion research
- Also involved in research related to small modular reactors, GEN IV reactors and radiological dose assessment studies
- An active research member of the ASEAN network on Nuclear Power and Safety Research (ASEAN NPSR)
- Devising an approach to dose assessment methodology to be applicable for local context.
- Monitored progress against project timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Working on safety related simulation projects involving small modular reactors such a NUSCALE and assessing severe accident scenarios and the resulting doses.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to inform study designs and methodology decisions.
- Supported stakeholder engagement efforts through regular communication of research updates and findings.
Education
Master of Science in Nuclear Science & Technology - Reactor Technology track
University of Manchester
08.2018
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences - Concentration in Physics
Maastricht University
06.2016
Diploma in Chemical Engineering - Specialized in Petrochemical
Temasek Polytechnic
01.2010
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail & Fast Learner
- Creative and Resourceful
- Research and analysis
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Analytical reasoning
- Python
- SERPENT
- MELCOR
- Word, Powerpoint & Excel
- Git
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Communication
Research
- Core life extension of the SMART reactor for applicability in marine propulsion, Professor Timothy Abrams & Ms Olga Negri, This study involved in developing a reactor core and extending the core life for cargo ships such that the refuelling frequency is reduced, whilst maintaining acceptable reactivity swing.
- Optimizing the search strategy of microscopic black holes using the ATLAS detector at a center-of-mass-energy of
- S = 13TeV, Associate Professor Dr. Ronald Westra & Dr. Sarah Williams, This thesis was conducted in conjunction with CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. The thesis investigated possibilities to further optimize the existing search strategy of microscopic black holes. At the end of my research, I developed a variable that was proven to be more sensitive than the existing variable used at ATLAS, CERN. I proposed my variable for future experiments at ATLAS involving microscopic black holes.
Awards
Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Initiative Scholarship, 2017
Publications
- Assembly design of a Fluoride salt-cooled high temperature commercial-scale reactor: Neutronics evaluation and parametric analysis, Krishna,Vitesh & Yap, Ching & Xiao, Sicong, Annals of Nuclear Energy, 141, 10.1016/j.anucene.2019.107288, 2020
- Inter-comparison of transboundary atmospheric dispersion calculations: A summary of outputs from the ASEAN NPSR benchmark exercise, Kampanart Silva, Piyawan Krisanungkura, Narakhan Khunsrimek, Wasin Vechgama, Tang Jia Hao, Vitesh Krishnan, Pham Kim Long, Tom Charnock, Somboon Rassamed, Tay Bee Kiat, Chung Keng Yeow, Hoang Sy Than, Nguyen Hao Quang & Pham Duy Hien, Progress in Nuclear Energy, 135, 10.1016/j.pnucene.2021.103718, 2021
References
- Prof. Timothy Abrams, tim.abram@manchester.ac.uk, Professor, University of Manchester
- Dr. Xiao Sicong, snrxs@nus.edu.sg, Senior Research Fellow
- Dr. Chris Pawley, c.pawley@maastrichtuniversity.nl, Physicist and materials scientist
Training
- Asian MELCOR User Group Meeting, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, 2019
- Annual ASEAN Nuclear Power Safety Research meet, Bangkok, Thailand, 2019
- Asian MELCOR User Group Meeting, Singapore, 2022
- Annual ASEAN Nuclear Power Safety Research, Singapore, 2021-Present
- Technical Meeting on Methods for Radiological and Environmental Impact Assessment (MEREIA), Vienna, Austria, 2021-Present
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Research Associate
Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Initiative (SNRSI)
10.2018 - Current
Polytechnic Internship
Vopak Terminals
National Service
MINDEF
Student Job
Maastricht University
Master of Science in Nuclear Science & Technology - Reactor Technology track
University of Manchester
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences - Concentration in Physics
Maastricht University
Diploma in Chemical Engineering - Specialized in Petrochemical
Temasek Polytechnic