About Meulenbelt Nuclear Research

What is Meulenbelt Nuclear Research?

Meulenbelt Nuclear Research (MNR) is the one-man research and consultancy company founded by freelance nuclear physicist and engineer Ime Meulenbelt (Ir.). This platform showcases the approach MNR (and with that, Ime) takes in tackling projects, the range of projects undertaken, and the potential projects MNR can execute. MNR is committed to advancing and improving nuclear energy technology in the Netherlands.

Who is Ime Meulenbelt?

Background

Education

Studied at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft); the best university in The Netherlands and one of the best universities in the world.

MSc Applied Physics

Graduated cum-laude in Applied Physics, with a focus on Nuclear Reactor Physics. Thesis project completed with a 9/10 at the Reactor Physics and Nuclear Materials department.

ECTS*: 126/120

Delft University of Technology

MSc Management of Technology

Double degree programme Applied Physics and Management of Technology. All courses completed, but not the thesis project. Focussed on High Tech Management.

ECTS*: 96/120

Delft University of Technology

BSc General Engineering 

Studied in Canada for a period, general engineering courses followed. Shows proficiency in the English Language

ECTS*: 30

University of British Colombia

BSc Applied Physics

General programme focussing on

ECTS*: 180/180

Delft University of Technology

ECTS*: 1 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) amounts to approximately 28 hours of work.

Background

Work Experience

A background of my work-experience with the most recent on top.

Meulenbelt Nuclear Research

Freelancer and founder of Meulenbelt Nuclear Research. Descriptions of projects undertaken can be found here. Also running the day to day necessities of Meulenbelt Nuclear Research, such as procurement of new projects.

Rotterdam – Remote

Nuclear Research & Consultancy Group (NRG)

Thesis Intern at the High Flux Reactor in Petten, which is operated by NRG. Thesis project awarded a 9/10 titled: Fuel Defect Monitoring in the HFR: Developing Predictive Models for Improved Reactor Monitoring

Petten – Remote

Deloitte

During my studies as a working student – Investigated the potential of AI to improve the field of Credit Risk Management by comparing traditional methods for evaluating credit risk to modern AI-based methods using Python. Authored a blog about the results, which can be found here.

Amsterdam