Two group leaders from the Fusion and Fission Energy and Science Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Arnold Lumsdaine and Walid Metwally, have received the coveted ANS Presidential Citation from the American Nuclear Society (ANS) for their outstanding contributions to the field and the Society. ANS President Lisa Marshall will present the awards to Lumsdaine, a renowned fusion engineer, and Metwally, who has made important contributions to nuclear criticality safety, at the 2025 ANS Winter Conference, which will take place from November 17–22.In a release, Oak Ridge National Laboratory highlighted the two’s accomplishments, shedding attention on their advancements in the nuclear industry.
Arnold Lumsdaine’s contributions span his time at ORNL since 2009, during which he concentrated on a number of groundbreaking projects, such as the Materials Plasma Exposure eXperiment. The Society has praised him for his leadership and commitment to establishing ANS as a center for fusion engineers, and his list of achievements reflects the expansion the AIN Nuclear Society has pursued in connecting engineers with fusion technology.Lumsdaine’s directorship of the INFUSE network and his prior leadership positions within the Society and FESAC Subcommittee on Transformative Enabling Capabilities demonstrate his dedication to innovation in fusion energy, according to the ORNL news. His technical proficiency in the sector is supported by his educational background, which includes a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan.
At the same time, Metwally received recognition for his innovative creation of the Nuclear 101 Certificate Course, which had a fully subscribed first session at the 2024 Winter Conference due to the tremendous demand from nuclear specialists. From his early career in Egypt to prominent positions in the US and the UAE, Metwally has a wide range of experience. Notable academic assignments include creating and chairing the University of Sharjah’s Mechanical Engineering and Nuclear Engineering Programs. His lifelong commitment to nuclear engineering and education is demonstrated by his dual bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Alexandria University in Egypt, his PhD from North Carolina State University, and further coursework in operations research and business administration.
Beyond their accomplishments, Lumsdaine and Metwally’s work represents the forefront of nuclear science supported by UT-Battelle, which oversees ORNL for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science; this collaboration ultimately pushes the limits of physical science research through programs that tackle important modern issues, as mentioned in the energy department’s outreach. The fact that society recognizes their contributions is a sign that they are essential to the overall goal.
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