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Lada Protcheva

Lada Protcheva

PhD Student

Contact & Info

Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences

Joined August 2024

Biography

Lada Protcheva is a Ph.D. student in Nuclear Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences (NERS). She holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and has experience in software engineering, robotics, and computer vision. Currently, she is a member of the Artificial Intelligence and Multiphysics Simulations (AIMS) group, working under the guidance of Professor Radaideh. Her research focuses on autonomous systems for radiation mapping and inspection using drones and robotic dogs, integrating explainable AI and real-time sensing. She is particularly interested in applying machine learning to enhance reactor safety, optimize multiphysics simulations, and support decision-making in high-stakes nuclear environments.

Research Interests

Autonomous Radiation Mapping

Current research focus

Explainable AI

Current research focus

Multiphysics Simulations

Current research focus

Education

University of Michigan

PhD in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences, (current)

Eastern Michigan University (2024)

B.S. in Computer Science, 2024