Juan Antonio Monleón Resume

CONTACT

EDUCATION

Double Master in Industrial Engineering and Nuclear Science and Technology

Polytechnic University of Madrid

2021-2023

Bachelor in Industrial Technology Engineering

Polytechnic University of Madrid

2017-2021

SOFTWARE

Nuclear Codes: MCNP, Serpent, NJOY, ADVANTG

Programming: Python, Git, VS Code, Copilot

Documentation: LaTeX, Microsoft 365

LANGUAGES

Spanish Native language

English C2 Level

French B2 Level

AWARDS

Best Academic Report for Nuclear Master

Polytechnic University of Madrid (2022-2023)

Best Master Thesis Award

SCK CEN, Belgium (2023)

Best Poster Award

Journées des Thèses of IRSN (2024) - View Poster

ABOUT ME

I am a passionate professional dedicated to the nuclear sector, driven by a strong interest in research and innovation. As a proactive person, I constantly seek out new learning opportunities to expand my knowledge and skills. I enjoy applying my programming expertise to solve complex problems and enhance both my daily work and personal projects.

WORK EXPERIENCE

PhD in Neutronics

IRSN, France Nov 2023 - Present

Researching uncertainty quantification in neutronic simulations for studies on nuclear vessel ageing under irradiation
Performing sensitivity analysis and neutron flux calculations to evaluate reactor vessel integrity
Applying data assimilation techniques and leveraging nuclear data to refine simulation models

Research Internship

SCK CEN, Belgium Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

Completed Master's thesis titled "Reducing Spectrum-Driven Uncertainties with Variance Reduction Techniques"
Conducted neutronic and deep shielding analyses using MCNP and ADVANTG for the MYRRHA Project

Master Thesis Research

UPM, Spain Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

Developed "Enhancing the EXFOR nuclear data library with Machine Learning Techniques"
Implemented outlier detection methods for proton-induced reactions

Master Internship

ENUSA Advanced Industries, Spain Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

Designed and developed a Python program for the analysis and inspection of fuel assemblies and spent fuel

PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCES

"Sensitivity Analysis and Uncertainty Quantification in PWR Irradiation Ageing like problems" - ANS Winter Conference RPSD, Orlando
Nov 2024
SNA+MC Conference, Paris Oct 2024
Annual Meeting of the SNE (Spanish Nuclear Society), Cordoba Oct 2024

TRAINING

Master in Management and Direction of SMEs | EFEM 2024-2025
NJOY Course - NEA, Paris Dec 2024
Sensitivity Analysis Summer School (SAMO) | UNIPR, Parma Jun 2024
Nuclear Competitions Summer School | ENEEP at STU, Bratislava Jul 2024
Course in "Neutron Detection" | ENEEP at JSI, Ljubljana Dec 2023
Serpent Bootcamp | NEA, Paris Nov 2023
Course in "Nuclear Data for Energy and Non-Energy Applications" | GREAT PIONEER Dec 2022
Course in "Safe and Secure Operation of Nuclear Installations" | ENEEP STU & CTU Jan 2022
Course in "Nuclear Waste Management" | CIEMAT 2022
Speaker at International Workshop "Machine Learning in Nuclear Science and Technology Applications" | UPM, Madrid May 2021
Various Certifications in Python and Machine Learning 2020-2022