Computational Reactor Engineering Laboratory (CoRE)


Education

  • B.S., Nuclear Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 2008
  • M.S., Nuclear Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 2010
  • Ph.D., Nuclear Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, 2013

Teaching Interests

Professor Kotlyar’s teaching interests include undergraduate and graduate courses in reactor physics, engineering heat transfer, and reactor engineering, emphasizing fundamental principles and practical applications. His instruction aims to integrate theoretical knowledge with experimental and computational methods, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students. Professor Kotlyar is committed to engaging both undergraduate and graduate students in learning experiences that prepare them for challenges in mechanical engineering and energy systems.

Research Interests

Professor Kotlyar’s research lies in the field of advanced nuclear reactor design and multiphysics analysis. His Computational Reactor Engineering Laboratory (CoRE) focuses on developing the next generation production tools as well as designing advanced and low-cost nuclear energy systems.

Recent Publications

  • VH Lujan, B Painter, D Kotlyar, Consistent Method for Calculating Directional Diffusion Coefficients Using Monte Carlo, Nuclear Science and Engineering, 1-15, 2025
  • B Painter, D Kotlyar, Expanded transfer functions–A method to correlate multigroup macroscopic cross sections to non-local operational parameters, Progress in Nuclear Energy 189, 105914, 2025
  • JD Smith, D Kotlyar, A hybrid few-group homogenization approach for coupled nodal diffusion-thermal hydraulic analysis of nuclear thermal propulsion reactors, Annals of Nuclear Energy 222, 111552, 2025
  • JD Smith, B Painter, E Fridman, D Kotlyar, Extension and verification of multi-group JFNK-generated uniform discontinuity factors for nodal diffusion applications, Annals of Nuclear Energy 223, 111609, 2025
  • N Kaffezakis, D Kotlyar, Transient Modeling of a Radiantly Integrated TPV–Microreactor System (RITMS) Design, Energies 18 (23), 6361, 2025