The UMass Lowell Radiation Laboratory (RadLab) provides faculty, staff, and students with unique opportunities to engage in research, education, and innovation using its 1 Megawatt (MW) research reactor, Van de Graaff accelerator, and specialized neutron and radiation facilities. Campus partners can collaborate on projects ranging from materials testing, detector development, and nuclear data measurement to non-destructive evaluation and radiation effects studies. The collaboration between students, faculty, and staff is what truly makes the RadLab a success.
Students
The Radiation Laboratory offers students the opportunity to participate in independent research, class-based lab modules, collaborative projects, and capstones that provide valuable training in nuclear science, health physics, and engineering. These opportunities prepare students for careers in energy, security, defense, and the healing arts. Learn more about opportunities for students.
Faculty
Faculty can integrate the Radiation Laboratory into their teaching and research by incorporating reactor-based experiments into courses, facility tours, developing proposals for joint research initiatives, and accessing advanced instrumentation for funded projects. The lab supports interdisciplinary collaboration, enabling faculty across engineering, sciences, and health disciplines to pursue impactful studies in areas such as nuclear data, radiological sciences, materials science, and radiation effects.
Staff
Staff at UMass Lowell can partner with the Radiation Laboratory to support technical innovation, training, and applied research. Whether assisting with safety and operations, designing new facilities, collaborating on research projects, or contributing expertise to interdisciplinary projects, staff play a vital role in advancing the lab’s mission and fostering partnerships that connect the university to industry, government, and academic collaborators.
To work with us, contact the Reactor by email: Reactor@uml.edu.