Ughade will make an oral presentation and engage in a question-and-answer session on “Physics-Informed Computational Tomography for Detection of Nuclear Materials Using Muons.” Advised by Stylianos Chatzidakis, PhD, assistant professor of nuclear engineering, she develops advanced muon imaging methods for monitoring spent nuclear fuel in dry casks. Using cosmic ray muons and her novel μTRec algorithm, Ughade enables faster, more accurate, and near real-time imaging of nuclear materials hidden within dense shielding, strengthening nuclear safety and security. 

Participation in the workshop will connect her with mentors and Rising Stars from around the world. A networking dinner will be hosted in KTH’s Reactor Hall, the site of Sweden’s first nuclear reactor. The workshop agenda also includes tours of KTH research labs, and, in honor of the Nobel Prize award ceremony Nov. 10, opportunities to hear from a Nobel Prize winner and tour the Nobel Prize Museum.