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Kurwitz, Richard Associate Research Engineer - Faculty
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- Associate Research Engineer - Faculty, Nuclear Engineering, College of Engineering
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Publications
selected publications
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academic article
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Sarvadi, A., Bostanci, H., Kurwitz, C., & Belancik, G.
(2024).
Investigation of microgravity vortex phase separator for spacecraft liquid amine CO2 removal system. Acta Astronautica.
215, 698-707.
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Yildiz, M. A., Botha, G., Yuan, H., Merzari, E., Kurwitz, R. C., & Hassan, Y. A.
(2020).
Direct Numerical Simulation of the Flow Through a Randomly Packed Pebble Bed. Journal of Fluids Engineering, Transactions of the ASME.
142(4),
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Bian, H., Kurwitz, C., Sun, Z., Cheng, K., & Chen, K.
(2018).
Enhanced nucleate boiling on 3D-printed micro-porous structured surface. Applied Thermal Engineering.
141, 422-434.
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Martinec, J., Katovsky, K., & Kurwitz, C.
(2016).
Heat accumulation/removal options in case of LOCA type accident. Bezpecnost Jaderne Energie.
24(1-2), 21-27.
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Shephard, A. M., Kurwitz, C., & Best, F. R.
(2013).
Microgravity Bubbly-to-Slug Flow Regime Transition Theory and Modeling. Microgravity Science and Technology: international journal for microgravity research and applications.
25(3), 161-177.
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OINUMA, R., BEST, F. R., & KURWITZ, R. C.
(2009).
Development and Application of Vortex Liquid / Gas Phase Separator for Reduced Gravity Environment. 26(3), 226.
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Valota, L., Kurwitz, C., Shephard, A., & Best, F.
(2007).
Microgravity flow regime data and analysis. International Journal of Multiphase Flow.
33(11), 1172-1185.
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Ghrist, M., Ellis, M., Bean, D., Kurwitz, C., & Best, F.
(2006).
Microgravity phase separation for the Rankine cycle. Nuclear Technology.
156(3), 282-288.
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Barbu, A., Ellis, M., Kurwitz, C., & Best, F.
(2006).
Acoustic gauge monitoring of fluid inventory in a microgravity vortex separator. Measurement Science and Technology.
17(2), 403-410.
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Marsden, K., Kurwitz, C., & Best, F.
(2005).
Two-phase zero-gravity pressure-drop predictions from single-phase one-g data. Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer.
19(4), 486-496.
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Hurlbert, K. M., Witte, L. C., Best, F. R., & Kurwitz, C.
(2004).
Scaling two-phase flows to Mars and Moon gravity conditions. International Journal of Multiphase Flow.
30(4), 351-368.
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Young, C., Best, F., & Kurwitz, C.
(1999).
Modeling of two-phase flow in manifolds under microgravity conditions. AIP Conference Proceedings.
458(1), 772-778.
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Sarvadi, A., Bostanci, H., Kurwitz, C., & Belancik, G.
(2024).
Investigation of microgravity vortex phase separator for spacecraft liquid amine CO2 removal system. Acta Astronautica.
215, 698-707.
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chapter
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Best, F., Caldwell, A., Hamm, T., Kurwitz, C., O'Kelly, S., & Stanchfield, S.
(1998).
Fuel test system for gallium-zirconium interaction at the Texas A&M University Nuclear Science Center. Nuclear Materials Safety Management.
(pp. 287-290).
Springer Nature.
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Best, F., Caldwell, A., Hamm, T., Kurwitz, C., O'Kelly, S., & Stanchfield, S.
(1998).
Fuel test system for gallium-zirconium interaction at the Texas A&M University Nuclear Science Center. Nuclear Materials Safety Management.
(pp. 287-290).
Springer Nature.
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conference paper
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Sarvadi, A., Bostanci, H., Belancik, G., Kurwitz, R., & Jan, D.
(2022).
Preliminary Tests with Microgravity Vortex Phase Separator for Liquid Amine CO2 Removal System
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Giron, B., Bostanci, H., Kurwitz, R., Belancik, G., & Jan, D.
(2022).
Preliminary Tests with Variable Conductance Radiator for CO2 Deposition in Deep Space Transit
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Williams, R., & Kurwitz, R.
(2020).
Multiphase Flow Intelligent Sensing
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Hurlbert, K. M., Kurwitz, R., Nguyen, H., Moeller, C., Duvall, D., & Williams, R.
(2020).
Flight Results For The Multiphase Flow Experiment For Suborbital Testing Payload
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Hurlbert, K. M., Nguyen, H., Duvall, D., Williams, R., & Kurwitz, R.
(2019).
Payload Testing on New Suborbital Vehicles
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Wang, X., Kurwitz, R. C., & Zhang, Z.
(2018).
OPTIMIZATION OF FUEL STORAGE IN SPENT FUEL POOL. v009t16a006-v009t16a006.
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Botha, G., Hassan, Y. A., Kurwitz, R. C., & Merzari, E.
(2018).
THE INFLUENCE OF PEBBLE PLACEMENT ON THE WAKE OF TANDEM PEBBLES IN A FREE STREAM. v009t16a061-v009t16a061.
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Kurwitz, R. C., Poston, J., Peddicord, K., Bostanci, H., & Yang, X.
(2018).
Systems Engineering Initiative - Undergraduate Education Enhancement in a Regional Education Network. Proceedings series International Atomic Energy Agency.
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Ugbor, U., Cilliers, A., & Kurwitz, R.
(2016).
Knowledge Innovation and Collaboration for Science, Technology Adoption, Resourcing and Transfer (KIC-START)
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Gao, P., Kurwitz, R., Zhang, Z., & Shao, L.
(2016).
Knowledge Transfer and Culture Exchange between HEU and TAMU through a Summer School on Nuclear Power Engineering
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Ellis, M., & Kurwitz, R.
(2016).
Development of a Pumped Two- Phase System for Spacecraft Thermal Control
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Chen, K., Yan, C., Kurwitz, C., Cheng, K., & Bian, H.
(2016).
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF HELIX-FINNED SURFACE FOR NUCLEATE POOL BOILING. v005t15a003-v005t15a003.
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Kurwitz, R.
(2016).
Parabolic Testing of Fluid Management System for a Pumped Loop Variable Radiator Testing
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Vargas, D., Kurwitz, R. C., Carron, I., & DePriest, K. R.
(2016).
Development of a Neutron Spectroscopic System Utilizing Compressed Sensing Measurements. EPJ Web of Conferences.
07002-07002.
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Kun, C., Kurwitz, R., Sichao, T., Haozhi, B., & Kailun, C.
(2015).
Experimental Study of Nucleate Boiling Heat Transfer for Different Inconel Plates
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Tsvetkova, G., Peddicord, K. L., Hollar, T. D., Poston, J., Barretto, P., Segovia, V., ... Morris, L.
(2014).
The Nuclear Power Institute Programs for Human Resource Development for the Nuclear Industry
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Larsen, B., & Kurwitz, R.
(2014).
Improved Drift Flux Parameters for Microgravity Slug Flow
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Kurwitz, R.
(2014).
Results of Ground Based Variable Radiator Testing
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Poston, J. W., Kurwitz, R. C., Tsvetkova, G., & Peddicord, K. L.
(2013).
Educating the nuclear workforce of the future in Texas. 144.
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Kurwitz, C., Poston, J., & Peddicord, K.
(2013).
The systems engineering initiative - An innovative approach to experiential learning. 136-137.
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Hurlbert, K., Marak, R., Kurwitz, R., & Ellis, M.
(2013).
Progress on Multi-Phase Flow Experiment for Suborbital Testing
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Kurwitz, R.
(2013).
Demonstration of a Variable Radiator (DoVR)
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Shephard, A., Kurwitz, R., & Best, F.
(2013).
Bubbly-to-Slug Microgravity Flow Regime Transition: Theory and Modeling
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Chen, W., Fogg, D. W., Izenson, M., & Kurwitz, C.
(2012).
A Highly Stable Two-Phase Thermal Management System for Aircraft. SAE Technical Papers.
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Peterson, J., & Kurwitz, R.
(2012).
MCNP modeling of photo-neutronic methods for gauging fluid levels in cryogenic hydrogen propellant tanks
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Kurwitz, R.
(2012).
A Unique Gravity Independent Boiler
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Kurwitz, R.
(2012).
Gas-Liquid Inventory Determination Using Compressed Measurements
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Williams, A. D., Kurwitz, R., & Schuller, M.
(2012).
Gulf Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Institute (GNEII) 2012 Fundamentals Course Week 5-Nuclear Technology Applications
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Deason, W. R., & Kurwitz, R. C.
(2011).
Finite difference analysis of a heat pipe cooled fuel pin. Transactions of the American Nuclear Society.
30-31.
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Klein, C., Kurwitz, C., & Best, F.
(2011).
CHARACTERIZATION OF A DUAL CHAMBERED TWO PHASE SEPARATOR. 1893-+.
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Schwendeman, C., Hay, R., & Kurwitz, R.
(2010).
Optimization of Various Thermal Management Techniques for High Thermal Loads
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Schuller, M., Kurwitz, C., Little, F., Oinuma, R., Larsen, B., Goldman, J., & Reinis, F.
(2010).
Custom Unit Pump Development for the Extravehicular Activity Portable Life Support System
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Gaul, L., Papas, Z., Kurwitz, C., & Best, F. R.
(2010).
Equilibrium Interface Position During Operation of a Fixed Cylinder Vortex Separator. AIP Conference Proceedings.
3-+.
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Larsen, B., Kurwitz, C., & Best, F.
(2009).
Statistical analysis of multiple fluids in microgravity two-phase slug flow via a drift flux model. 151-157.
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Oinuma, R., Nguyen, N., Dickes, N., Kurwitz, R. C., & Best, F. R.
(2009).
Heat Transfer Characteristics of Liquid-Driven Swirl Boiling Liquid/Gas Separator under Reduced Gravity. AIP Conference Proceedings.
14-21.
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Creary, A., King, M. F., Langston, M., Kurwitz, C., Nelson, P., & Yilmaz, F.
(2009).
TIME DOMAIN ANALYSIS OF THE TEMPERATURES IN AN ELECTRICAL AUXILIARY BUILDING ROOM. 579-586.
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Schuller, M., Kurwitz, R., Goldman, J., Morris, K., & Trevino, L.
(2009).
Water Pump Development for the EVA PLSS
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Kurwitz, C., Oinuma, R., Best, F., & Ellis, M.
(2008).
Reduced Gravity Direct Contact Heat Exchanger for Cabin Air Dehumidification. 1-8.
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Schuller, M., Kurwitz, C., Williams, R., & Best, F.
(2008).
Demonstration of a Martian surface power system sodium boiler heat exchanger. AIP Conference Proceedings.
415-+.
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Supak, K., Kurwitz, C., Oinuma, R., & Best, F.
(2007).
Reduced gravity Rankine cycle system simulation and design with passive vortex phase separation. 154-162.
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Chaqing, L., Ryoji, O., & Kurwitz, C. R.
(2006).
Heat transfer coefficient computational model for tube boiler with twisted-tape. Transactions of the American Nuclear Society.
808-809.
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Oinuma, R., Bean, D. C., Neill, C., Kurwitz, R. C., & Best, F. R.
(2005).
Two-phase flow issues in space nuclear reactor and nuclear propulsion systems. 213-222.
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Kurwitz, C., Marsden, K., Ellis, M., & Best, F.
(2005).
Vortex separator for use in microgravity nuclear power systems. 346-355.
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Kurwitz, R., Marsden, K., Ellis, M., & Best, F.
(2005).
Zero Gravity Proven Vortex Gas/Liquid Separator Accumulator
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Kurwitz, C., & Best, F.
(2005).
A statistical comparison of various fluids for a drift flux model in reduced gravity two-phase slug flow. AIP Conference Proceedings.
38-45.
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Ellis, M., Kurwitz, C., & Best, F.
(2005).
Development of a unique, passive, microgravity vortex separator. Proceedings of the ASME Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting.
763-770.
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Finodeyev, .., Algama, D., Waghela, P., Bean, D., Kurwitz, R., & Best, F.
(2004).
Gamma Densitometry Applications in Microgravity Two-Phase Flow Experiment
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Braisted, J., Kurwitz, C., & Best, F.
(2004).
New Results in Two-Phase Pressure Drop Calculations at Reduced Gravity Conditions. AIP Conference Proceedings.
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McIntyre, P., Sattarov, A., Adams, M., Best, F., Kurwitz, C., & Wu, Z.
(2003).
Accelerator-driven thorium cycle power reactor: Design and performance calculations. 1881-1885.
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Williams, R. B., Carron, I., Bray, D., Kurwitz, C., & Best, F.
(2003).
Zero-Gravity Test Results For Ultrasonic Sensing of Air-Liquid Interface in a Vortex Separator. AIP Conference Proceedings.
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Kurwitz, C., & Best, F.
(2002).
New results in gravity dependent two-phase flow regime mapping. AIP Conference Proceedings.
14-20.
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Adams, M., Best, F., Kurwitz, C., McInturff, A., McIntyre, P., Rogers, B., ... Meitzler, C.
(2002).
Accelerator-Driven Thorium Cycle: New Technology Makes It Feasible
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Bean, D., Kurwitz, R., Waghela, P., & Best, F.
(2002).
Vortex necking phenomena under microgravity
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Nguen, B., Wong, T., Best, F., & Kurwitz, C.
(2001).
An assessment of helium evolution from helium-saturated propellant depressurization in space
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Wong, T., Nguyen, B., Best, F., & Kurwitz, R.
(2001).
Helium Evolution from Ullage Venting of Propellant Tank in Space
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Kurwitz, R., & Best, F.
(2001).
Modeling and Testing of Two-Phase Flow in Manifolds Under Microgravity Conditions
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Kurwitz, R., & Best, F.
(2000).
Phase Separation By Passively Induced Centrifugal Forces
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Young, C., Best, F., & Kurwitz, R.
(1999).
Modeling of Two-Phase Flow in Manifolds Under Microgravity Conditions
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Kurwitz, R., & Best, F.
(1998).
The Design of Micro-Fabricated Evaporators in Multichip Modules
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Best, F., Hamm, T., & Kurwitz, R.
(1997).
Design of a PbBi Cooled, Electrically Heated MOX Test Facility
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Kurwitz, C., & Best, F. R.
(1997).
Experimental results of loop heat pipe startup in microgravity. AIP Conference Proceedings.
647-652.
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Sarvadi, A., Bostanci, H., Belancik, G., Kurwitz, R., & Jan, D.
(2022).
Preliminary Tests with Microgravity Vortex Phase Separator for Liquid Amine CO2 Removal System
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report
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Ugbor, U., Cilliers, A., & Kurwitz, R. C.
(2016).
Knowledge Incubation and Collaboration for Science, Technology Adoption, Resourcing and Transfer (KIC-START). 213.
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Gao, P., Zhang, Z., Kurwitz, R. C., & Shao, L.
(2016).
Knowledge Transfer and Culture Exchange between HEU and TAMU through a Summer School on Nuclear Power Engineering. 218.
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Kurwitz, R., Pulley, M., LaFerney, N., & Munoz, C.
(2015).
COxSwAIN: Compressive Sensing for Advanced Imaging and Navigation
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Ugbor, U., Cilliers, A., & Kurwitz, R. C.
(2016).
Knowledge Incubation and Collaboration for Science, Technology Adoption, Resourcing and Transfer (KIC-START). 213.
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thesis
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Kurwitz, R. C.
(2011).
PROBABILISTIC PREDICTION USING EMBEDDED RANDOM PROJECTIONS OF HIGH DIMENSIONAL DATA
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Kurwitz, R. C.
(2011).
PROBABILISTIC PREDICTION USING EMBEDDED RANDOM PROJECTIONS OF HIGH DIMENSIONAL DATA
Teaching
teaching activities
- ENGR102 Engr Lab I Computation Instructor
- ENGR216 Ex Phys Engr Lab Ii Mechanics Instructor
- NUEN405 Nucl Engr Experiments Instructor
- NUEN418 Fuel Assm 3d Core Design Instructor
- NUEN433 Npp Systems-pwr Instructor
- NUEN434 Npp Systems-bwr Instructor
- NUEN460 Nuc Plant Sys And Tran Instructor
- NUEN485 Directed Studies Instructor
- NUEN491 Hnr-research Instructor
- NUEN491 Hnr-research Instructor
- NUEN606 Reactor Anlysis & Exprmt Instructor
- NUEN685 Directed Studies Instructor
- NUEN691 Research Instructor
- PHYS216 Ex Phys Engr Lab Ii Mechanics Instructor
- PHYS216 Ex Phys Engr Lab Ii Mechanics Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States) 2009
- M.S. in Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States) 1997
- B.S. in Nuclear Engineering, Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States) 1993
Contact
first name
- Richard
has last name
- Kurwitz
mailing address
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Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
Nuclear Engineering
3133 TAMUS
College Station, TX 77843-3133
USA
Other
- kurwitz@tamu.edu