About Me
Hello! My name is Anson Olive, and I am a nuclear engineer interested in fusion, programming, and experimentation. Please browse my projects and feel free to reach out to me. Thank you for stopping by!
Experiences
Fusion Energy Researcher
August 2023 - Present · Texas A&M University Department of Nuclear Engineering
- Developed OpenMC Monte Carlo simulations for tritium production in a lithium blanket of the Commonwealth Alcator C-mod reactor.
- Explored scientific documentation to further applications of fusion reactors in industry.
- Collaborated on neutronics and heat transfer computations for the HYLIFE fusion reactor design.
Microdosimetry Researcher
October 2023 - Present · Texas A&M University
- Improved microdosimeter designs using SolidWorks to enhance strength and reduce microphonic noise.
- Published research on a hexagonal microdosimeter design at the 2024 INMM conference.
New Fission Fuels Researcher
August 2023 - December 2024 · Texas A&M University
- Examined fuel fracturing in UO2 by using the MOOSE framework to assess candidates for next-generation fission fuels; presented findings to peers
Project Engineer
May 2024 - August 2024 · Fluor
- Facilitated cross-disciplinary communication for a $12 billion project to retrofit Savannah River National Laboratory facilities.
- Adapted project designs to evolving customer requirements.
Treasurer
November 2024 - Present · Fusion Club Officer
Race Coordinator
August 2023 - Present · Texas A&M Running Club
System Designer
January 2023 - May 2024 · T.U.R.T.L.E Robotics Club
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering, Minor in Mathematics
August 2022 - December 2025 · Texas A&M University Engineering Honors
Publications
Journal Articles
2020. The IB-2000XL Intubation Box. S. Rippetoe, A. Olive, M. Menezes. Texas Torque Newsletter.
Proceedings
2024. Design, construction, and calibration of an Avalanche-confinement Tissue Equivalent Proportional Counter (AcTEPC) for Radiation Monitoring in Space and Therapeutic Applications. Z. Ndum, J. Ford, D. Mazzucconi, A. Pola, D. Perez, L. Braby, A. Olive, Y. Lui. 65th Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management.
Projects
My Portfolio Website
This website! Using a Hugo project template, I created this website tailored for your experience. Please look around and enjoy my projects! Honestly, I have trouble updating things that aren’t projects of mine, so this is the push I need to update my socials more often.
Skills
Python
OpenMC
Oratory
MCNP
SolidWorks
Project Management
Linux
MOOSE
C++
Hobbies
- Running/Exercise
- Cooking
- Baking