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Michael A. Reichenberger, Ph.D.

Radiation Measurement Scientist

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Biography:

Dr. Michael Reichenberger is a radiation measurement scientist for Idaho National Laboratory, providing support in daily operations of the Advanced Test Reactor to ensure the reliable functionality of safety-critical radiation measurements. As the Technical Lead of the Radiation Measurements Laboratory he oversees ATR neutron flux, ATR-C power, and gamma-ray spectroscopy measurements. He earned his bachelor's in mechanical engineering and is doctorate in nuclear engineering from Kansas State University. As a post-doctoral research associate at KSU he oversaw research related to the continued development and deployment of Micro-Pocket FIssion Detectors, including fabrication and testing and technical reporting for peer-reviewed publications. He was a Nuclear Engineering Graduate Student Intern at INL from May 2016 to September 2017, contributing to facilities planning for MPFD deployment and publishing findings of neutron sensor modeling for the Transient Reactor Test Facility. He was recognized in 2016 by the U.S. Department of Energy Innovations in Fuel Cycle Research Award. In 2017 he received the Kansas State University Graduate Award for Leadership and Service and was named the Outstanding Graduate Research Assistant in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering.

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Education:

​Ph.D., Nuclear Engineering - Kansas State University

B.S., Mechanical Engineering (Nuclear Option) - Kansas State University

Affiliations:

Idaho American Nuclear Society – Webmaster 2018 – present​

International Radiation Physics Society 2017-Present

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers –Member 2013-Present
American Society of Mechanical Engineers –Member 2012-Present
American Nuclear Society –Member 2009-Present

ASTM E10: Nuclear Technology and Applications – Committee Member 2019-Present

Publications:

A. Zillmer, W. S. Green, C. R. Tyler, B. J. Gross, E. S. Rosvall, A. D. Fradeneck, J. D. Fishler, J. M. Urban-Klaehn, M. A. Reichenberger, M. A. Hill, R. H. Howard, D. F. Reeder, R. L. Marlow, "Recent Pu-238 Production Activities at Idaho National Laboratory," Nuclear Technology, in revision, 2022


D. M. Nichols, M. A. Reichenberger, A. D. Mailie, M. R. Holtz, D. S. McGregor, “Simulated Performance of the Micro-Pocket Fission Detector in the Advanced Test Reactor Critical Facility," Nuclear Science and Engineering 195(10), 1098-1106, 2021


M. A. Reichenberger, J. M. Urban-Klaehn, J. V. Brookman, J. L. Peterson-Droogh, J. Navarro, R. H. Howard, “In-Canal Assay of High Specific Activity 60Co at the Advanced Test Reactor," Nuclear Technology 1-7, 2021


R. H. Howard, M. A. Reichenberger, J. M. Urban-Klaehn, L. L. Peterson-Droogh, J. V. Brookman, B. Gross, C. Tyler, J. Navarro, M. Lillo, A. Zillmer, “Overcoming Challenges to Support US Resumption of High Specific Activity Cobalt-60,” Applied Radiation and Isotopes, March 2021.


M. A. Reichenberger, D. m. Nichols, K. Tsai, S. R. Stevenson, T. M. Swope, C. W. Hilger, J. D. Hewitt, K. E. Kellogg, J. A. Roberts, C. Chen, D. S. McGregor, “ Electrodeposition of Low-Enriched Uranium onto Small Platinum Electrodes,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, 2019.


D. Nichols, M. Reichenberger, S. Stevenson, C. Hilger, T. Swope, K. Kellogg, J. Hewitt, J. Roberts, D. McGregor, “TRIGA Pulse Tracking Utilizing a Multi-Node Micro-Pocket Fission Detector,” Transactions of American Nuclear Society, Vol. 119, Orlando, Florida, Nov. 11-15, 2018.

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D. Nichols, M. Reichenberger, S. Stevenson, C. Hilger, T. Swope, K. Kellogg, J. Hewitt, J. Roberts, D. McGregor, “TRIGA Pulse Tracking Utilizing a Multi-Node Micro-Pocket Fission Detector,” Transactions of American Nuclear Society, Vol. 119, Orlando, Florida, Nov. 11-15, 2018.

 

N. S. Edwards, M. A. Reichenberger, K. A. Nelson, N. J. Hinson, C. N. Tiner, R. G. Fronk, D. S. McGregor “Neutron Sensitivity of 10B4C-Coated Aluminum Honeycomb using a Single-Anode Wire, P-10 Continuous-Gas-Flow Proportional Counter,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, 2018


N. S. Edwards, M. A. Reichenberger, R. G. Fronk, S. L. Bellinger, L. Henson, D. M. Nichols, B. W. Montag, D. S. McGregor, “Fabrication and Characterization of Schott Borofloat 33 Microstip Electrodes,” Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 2018


N. S. Edwards, M. A. Reichenberger, J. C. Conley, K. A. Nelson, C. N. Tiner, N. J. Hinson, P. B. Ugorowski, R. G. Fronk, D. S. McGregor, “Characterization of Reticulated Vitreous Carbon Foam using Frisch-Grid Parallel-Plate Ionization Chamber,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, 2018


N. S. Edwards, M. A. Reichenberger, R. G. Fronk, S. L. Bellinger, L. Henson, D. M. Nichols, B. W. Montag, D. S. McGregor,  “Neutron Sensitivity of 6Li-Based Suspended Foil Microstrip Neutron Detectors using Schott Borofloat 33 Microstrip Electrodes,” Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 2018


M. A. Reichenberger, D. M. Nichols, S. R. Stevenson, T. M. Swope, C. W. Hilger, and R. G. Fronk, J. A. Geuther, D. S. McGregor,  “Fabrication and Testing of a 5-node Micro-Pocket Fission Detector Array for Real-Time, Spatial, Iron-Wire Port Neutron-Flux Monitoring,” Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2017


M. A. Reichenberger, D. M. Nichols, S. R. Stevenson, T. M. Swope, C. W. Hilger, T. C. Unruh, D. S. McGregor, and J. A. Roberts, “Fabrication and Testing of a 4-Node Micro-Pocket Fission Detector Array for the Kansas State University TRIGA Mk. II Research Nuclear Reactor,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, 2017


V. K. Patel, M.A. Reichenberger, J. A. Roberts, T. C. Unruh, D.S. McGregor, “Simulated Performance of Micro-Pocket Fission Detectors (MPFDs) in the Transient REActor Test (TREAT) Facility using MCNP 6,” Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2017


M.A. Reichenberger, Ryan G. Fronk, J. Kenneth Shultis, Jeremy A. Roberts, Nathaniel S. Edwards, Sarah R. Stevenson, Christopher N. Tiner, Douglas S. McGregor, “Monte Carlo Simulation of Random, Porous (Foam) Structures for Neutron Detection,” Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 2017


M.A. Reichenberger, Takashi Ito, Philip B. Ugorowski, Benjamin W. Montag, Sarah R. Stevenson, Daniel M. Nichols, Douglas S. McGregor, “Electrodeposition of Uranium and Thorium onto Small Platinum Electrodes,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, 2016


M.A. Reichenberger, Troy C. Unruh, Philip B. Ugorowski, Takashi Ito, Jeremy A. Roberts, Sarah R. Stevenson, Daniel M. Nichols, D.S. McGregor, “Micro-Pocket Fission Detectors (MPFDs) for In-Core Neutron Detection,” Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2015


B.W. Montag, M.A. Reichenberger, N. S. Edwards, P.B. Ugorowski, M. Sunder, J. Weeks, D.S. McGregor, “Static Sublimation Purification Process and Characterization of LiZnP Semiconductor Material” Journal of Crystal Growth, 2015


B.W. Montag, M.A. Reichenberger, M. Sunder, P.B. Ugorowski, K.A. Nelson, D.S. McGregor, Bulk Crystal Growth, and High-Resolution X-Ray Diffraction Results of LiZnP semiconductor Material” Journal of Crystal Growth, 2015


B.W. Montag, M.A. Reichenberger, K.R. Arpin, M. Sunder, K.A. Nelson, P.B. Ugorowski, D.S. McGregor, “Synthesis and Characterization of LiZnP and LiZnAs semiconductor material,” Journal of Crystal Growth, 2015

Patents:

​M. A. Reichenberger, R. G. Fronk, D. S. McGregor, "Micro Cavity Fission Chamber Radiation Detection System," U.S. Patent Application Number 15/891479, Patent 11255986 Issued Feb. 22, 2022


R. G. Fronk, M. W. Anderson, M. A. Reichenberger, E. L. Reber, D. M. Scates, G. M. Holliday, “Increasing Energy Resolution, And Related Methods, Systems, And Devices", U.S. Patent & PCT Application Number 17/649031, Filed Jan. 26, 2022, Patent Pending


R. G. Fronk, M. W. Anderson, M. A. Reichenberger, E. L. Reber, D. M. Scates, “Machine-learned Spectrum Analysis", U.S. International Application Number PCT/US2021/010034, Filed Aug. 13, 2021, Patent Pending


M. A. Reichenberger, R. G. Fronk, D. S. McGregor, “Micro Cavity Fission Chamber Radiation Detection System,” U.S. Provisional Patent Application Number 62203817, Provisional Patent filed Aug. 11, 2015, Patent Pending


M. A. Reichenberger, R. G. Fronk, D. S. McGregor, “Micro Cavity Fission Chamber Radiation Detection System,” International Application Number PCT/US 16/046498 , Patent Cooperative Treaty filed Aug. 11, 2016, Patent Pending

Presentations:

A. Zillmer, W. S. Green, C. R. Tyler, B. J Gross, E. S. Rosvall, A. D. Fradeneck, J. D. Fishler, J. M. Urban-Klaehn, M. A. Reichenberger, M. A. hill, R. H. Howard, D. F. Reeder, R. L. Marlow, “Overview of Recent Pu-238 Production Activities at Idaho National Laboratory,” Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space, Oak Ridge, TN, April 26 – 30, 2021.​


R. H. Howard, M. A. Reichenberger, J. M. Urban-Klaehn, L. L. Peterson-Droogh, J. V. Brookman, B. Gross, C. Tyler, J. Navarro, M. Lillo, A. Zillmer, “Overcoming Challenges to Support US Resumption of High Specific Activity Cobalt-60,” Applied Radiation and Isotopes, March 2021.


M. A. Reichenberger, D. m. Nichols, K. Tsai, S. R. Stevenson, T. M. Swope, C. W. Hilger, J. D. Hewitt, K. E. Kellogg, J. A. Roberts, C. Chen, D. S. McGregor, “ Electrodeposition of Low-Enriched Uranium onto Small Platinum Electrodes,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, 2019.


D. Nichols, M. Reichenberger, S. Stevenson, C. Hilger, T. Swope, K. Kellogg, J. Hewitt, J. Roberts, D. McGregor, “TRIGA Pulse Tracking Utilizing a Multi-Node Micro-Pocket Fission Detector,” Transactions of American Nuclear Society, Vol. 119, Orlando, Florida, Nov. 11-15, 2018.

​ 

D. Nichols, M. Reichenberger, S. Stevenson, C. Hilger, T. Swope, K. Kellogg, J. Hewitt, J. Roberts, D. McGregor, “TRIGA Pulse Tracking Utilizing a Multi-Node Micro-Pocket Fission Detector,” Transactions of American Nuclear Society, Vol. 119, Orlando, Florida, Nov. 11-15, 2018.

 

N. S. Edwards, M. A. Reichenberger, K. A. Nelson, N. J. Hinson, C. N. Tiner, R. G. Fronk, D. S. McGregor “Neutron Sensitivity of 10B4C-Coated Aluminum Honeycomb using a Single-Anode Wire, P-10 Continuous-Gas-Flow Proportional Counter,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, 2018


N. S. Edwards, M. A. Reichenberger, R. G. Fronk, S. L. Bellinger, L. Henson, D. M. Nichols, B. W. Montag, D. S. McGregor, “Fabrication and Characterization of Schott Borofloat 33 Microstip Electrodes,” Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 2018


N. S. Edwards, M. A. Reichenberger, J. C. Conley, K. A. Nelson, C. N. Tiner, N. J. Hinson, P. B. Ugorowski, R. G. Fronk, D. S. McGregor, “Characterization of Reticulated Vitreous Carbon Foam using Frisch-Grid Parallel-Plate Ionization Chamber,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, 2018


N. S. Edwards, M. A. Reichenberger, R. G. Fronk, S. L. Bellinger, L. Henson, D. M. Nichols, B. W. Montag, D. S. McGregor,  “Neutron Sensitivity of 6Li-Based Suspended Foil Microstrip Neutron Detectors using Schott Borofloat 33 Microstrip Electrodes,” Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 2018


M. A. Reichenberger, D. M. Nichols, S. R. Stevenson, T. M. Swope, C. W. Hilger, and R. G. Fronk, J. A. Geuther, D. S. McGregor,  “Fabrication and Testing of a 5-node Micro-Pocket Fission Detector Array for Real-Time, Spatial, Iron-Wire Port Neutron-Flux Monitoring,” Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2017


M. A. Reichenberger, D. M. Nichols, S. R. Stevenson, T. M. Swope, C. W. Hilger, T. C. Unruh, D. S. McGregor, and J. A. Roberts, “Fabrication and Testing of a 4-Node Micro-Pocket Fission Detector Array for the Kansas State University TRIGA Mk. II Research Nuclear Reactor,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, 2017


V. K. Patel, M.A. Reichenberger, J. A. Roberts, T. C. Unruh, D.S. McGregor, “Simulated Performance of Micro-Pocket Fission Detectors (MPFDs) in the Transient REActor Test (TREAT) Facility using MCNP 6,” Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2017


M.A. Reichenberger, Ryan G. Fronk, J. Kenneth Shultis, Jeremy A. Roberts, Nathaniel S. Edwards, Sarah R. Stevenson, Christopher N. Tiner, Douglas S. McGregor, “Monte Carlo Simulation of Random, Porous (Foam) Structures for Neutron Detection,” Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 2017


M.A. Reichenberger, Takashi Ito, Philip B. Ugorowski, Benjamin W. Montag, Sarah R. Stevenson, Daniel M. Nichols, Douglas S. McGregor, “Electrodeposition of Uranium and Thorium onto Small Platinum Electrodes,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, 2016


M.A. Reichenberger, Troy C. Unruh, Philip B. Ugorowski, Takashi Ito, Jeremy A. Roberts, Sarah R. Stevenson, Daniel M. Nichols, D.S. McGregor, “Micro-Pocket Fission Detectors (MPFDs) for In-Core Neutron Detection,” Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2015


B.W. Montag, M.A. Reichenberger, N. S. Edwards, P.B. Ugorowski, M. Sunder, J. Weeks, D.S. McGregor, “Static Sublimation Purification Process and Characterization of LiZnP Semiconductor Material” Journal of Crystal Growth, 2015.


B.W. Montag, M.A. Reichenberger, M. Sunder, P.B. Ugorowski, K.A. Nelson, D.S. McGregor, Bulk Crystal Growth, and High-Resolution X-Ray Diffraction Results of LiZnP semiconductor Material” Journal of Crystal Growth, 2015.


B.W. Montag, M.A. Reichenberger, K.R. Arpin, M. Sunder, K.A. Nelson, P.B. Ugorowski, D.S. McGregor, “Synthesis and Characterization of LiZnP and LiZnAs semiconductor material,” Journal of Crystal Growth, 2015​.

Research Interests:

​Radiation Detection – Development and applications of novel instruments and techniques.

Gamma-ray spectroscopy and reactor dosimetry.

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