Igor Jovanovic
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Pennsylvania State University
Papers
5
Total Citations
119
H-Index
4
About
Igor Jovanovic is a leading researcher in nuclear engineering and sensing technologies, with a focused expertise in the non-destructive inspection of spent nuclear fuel storage systems. His major contributions center on the development of advanced laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) techniques, particularly for detecting chlorine on steel surfaces—a critical indicator of stress corrosion cracking in dry cask storage canisters. Jovanovic pioneered the use of fiber-optic LIBS in a double-pulse configuration, enabling sensitive, remote measurement of chlorine concentrations, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2018 work (46 citations). He further advanced this field by integrating LIBS with robotic delivery systems, allowing for autonomous inspection of dry storage casks in hazardous environments, a breakthrough detailed in his 2018 paper (36 citations). His work on robotic inspection, including a 2017 study (27 citations), addresses the urgent need for structural integrity assessment of canisters in marine environments, where chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking poses a significant risk. With over 100 total citations across his most-cited papers, Jovanovic’s research directly supports the safe, long-term storage of spent nuclear fuel, making him a pivotal figure in nuclear safety and robotic sensing.
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- 3Toward Robotic Inspection of Dry Storage Casks for Spent Nuclear Fuel27 citations · 2017
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- 5Robotic Inspection of Dry Storage Casks for Spent Nuclear Fuel3 citations · 2016