Kyle C. Hartig

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Kyle C. Hartig is a researcher at the forefront of nuclear nonproliferation and advanced sensing technologies. His work centers on developing innovative methods for the remote inspection and security of spent nuclear fuel, addressing critical challenges in both safety and safeguards. Hartig’s major contributions include pioneering the use of fiber-optic laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in a double-pulse configuration for measuring chlorine concentration on steel surfaces—a key indicator of stress corrosion cracking in nuclear storage canisters. This work, his most cited with 46 citations, provides a non-destructive, in-situ technique for assessing structural integrity. He has also been instrumental in advancing robotic inspection systems for dry storage casks, as detailed in his highly cited 2017 paper (27 citations), which explores sensing technologies to detect degradation in marine environments. Hartig’s research directly supports the safe, long-term storage of spent nuclear fuel, a pressing global issue. His notable achievements include integrating LIBS with robotic platforms, pushing the boundaries of automated, remote analysis in hazardous environments. For students and researchers, Hartig’s work exemplifies how applied physics and engineering can solve real-world nuclear security and safety problems.