Hesham Y. Khater

Group Leader, Quantitative Risk Analysis

Computational Engineering Division

Professional Certificates

Stanford Certified Project Manager, Stanford Center for Professional Development.

Research Interests

Complex radiation transport modeling, activation, and shielding analyses for nuclear facilities, particle accelerators, and synchrotron light sources.

Ph.D., Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

M.S., Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

M.S., Nuclear Engineering, University of Oklahoma.

B.S., Nuclear Engineering, University of Alexandria, Egypt.

Khater, H. et al., 2018, "Simulation of the Post-Shot Radiation Environment in the National Ignition Facility," Fusion Science and Technology, 74, 4, p. 387.

Khater, H. et al., 2017, "Shielding Design for the South Pole nToF Diagnostic at the NIF," The European Physical Journal Conferences, 153, 03005.

Khater, H. and Brereton, S., 2017 "Simulation of the Prompt Dose Environment in the NIF during High Yield Shots," Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, 116, 243.

Khater, H. and Brereton, S., 2015 "Analysis of Activated Air following High Yield Shots in the NIF," Fusion Science and Technology, 68, 3, 492.

Khater, H. et al., 2013, "Analysis of Decay Dose Rates and Dose Management in the National Ignition Facility," Health Physics, 104, 6, p. 580.

Khater, H. and Brereton, S., 2011, "Monte Carlo Simulation of the Prompt Dose Environment in the National Ignition Facility during Low Yield D-T Shots," Progress in Nuclear Science and Technology, 2, p. 389.

Khater, H. et al., 2010, "Impact of Target-Material Activation on Personnel Exposure and Radioactive Contamination in the National Ignition Facility," IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 38, 3, p. 383.

Khater, H., Brereton, S. and Singh, M., 2009, "Shielding Analysis for X-Ray Sources Generated in Target Chamber of the National Ignition Facility," Nuclear Technology, 168, p. 381.

Khater, H. et al., 2009, "Evaluation of Prompt Dose Environment in the National Ignition Facility during D-D and THD Shots," Fusion Science and Technology, 56, 2, p. 697.

Khater, H. et al., 2006, "Results of Dose Control and Measurement Plans Applied for SPEAR3 Commissioning Year (FY04)," Radiation Measurements, 41, 2, S163.

Khater, H. et al., 2006, "Radiation Safety Design for SSRL Storage Ring," Radiation Measurements, 41, 2, S172.

Khater, H. et al., 2003, "ARIES-ST Safety Design and Analysis," Fusion Engineering and Design, 65, 2, p. 285.

Khater, H., Peterson, R. and Sawan, M., 2001, "Assessment of Personnel Accessibility in the X-1 Facility," Fusion Science and Technology, 39, p. 1003.

Khater, H., Peterson, R. and Sviatoslavsky, I., 2001, "Safety Assessment of the Protective Gases Used in IFE Chambers," Fusion Science and Technology, 39, p. 1013.

Khater, H., and Sawan, M., 1998, "Activation Analysis for the ITER Divertor Cassette," Fusion Science and Technology, 34, p. 581.

Khater, H., 1998, "Activation and Safety Assessment of the ARIES-ST Design," Fusion Science and Technology, 34, p. 614.

Khater, H., and Santoro, R., 1996, "Radiological Dose Rate Calculations for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER)," Fusion Science and Technology, 30, p. 1528.

Khater, H., and Wittenberg, L., 1996, "Environmental and Safety Assessment of the LIBRA-SP: A Light Ion Fusion Power Reactor," Fusion Science and Technology, 30, p. 1584.

Khater, H., 1995, "Activation Analyses for the Different Options Considered in the U.S. ITER Blanket Trade-Off Study," Fusion Engineering and Design, 28, p. 589.

Khater, H., and Sawan, M., 1995, "Radiological Dose Calculations for the Particle Beam Fusion Accelerator Upgrade (PBFA-U)," Fusion Engineering and Design, 28, p. 730.

Khater, H. and Vogelsang, W., 1992, "Protons as a Potential Source of Radioactivity in D-3He Fusion Reactors," Fusion Science and Technology, 22, p. 107.

Khater, H. et al., 1992, "Safety Analysis for "SOMBRERO": A KrF Laser Driven IFE Reactor," Fusion Science and Technology, 21, p. 2023.

Khater, H., and Sawan, M., 1992, "The Impact of Reactor Operating Time on Activation Levels for Safety Analyses," Fusion Science and Technology, 21, p. 2051.

Khater, H., and Sawan, M., 1992, "Activation Analysis for the D-3He Reactor ARIES-III," Fusion Science and Technology, 21, p. 2112.

Khater, H. et al., 1992, "Environmental and Safety Aspects of "OSIRIS": A Heavy Ion Beam Driven IFE Reactor," Fusion Science and Technology, 21, p. 2138.

Khater, H., and Vogelsang, W., 1991, "The Impact of Proton-Induced Activation on the Level of Radioactivity in D-3He Fusion Reactors," Fusion Science and Technology, 19, p. 864.

Khater, H. et al., 1989, "Activation Analysis for the Aqueous Self-Cooled Blanket and Shield of ITER," Fusion Science and Technology, 15, p. 900.