UB part of NY state effort seeking federal funding for 'hydrogen hub'
4/7/23
WGRZ-TV reports that UB is part of a state-led initiative seeking federal funding to create a multi-state hydrogen fuel research hub. The report includes comments from Andrew Whittaker, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering.
Turkey quake revives debate over nuclear plant being built
2/16/23
The Associated Press reports on how the devastating earthquake that toppled buildings across parts of Turkey and Syria has revived a longstanding debate locally and in neighboring Cyprus about a large nuclear power station being built on Turkey’s southern Mediterranean coastline.
Workshop provides forum for hydrogen-based clean energy discussion
12/16/22
A focus on hydrogen-related clean energy technologies brought together industry leaders, researchers, funding agencies and educators for a daylong workshop Dec. 9 on the North Campus.
Map shows how close super Typhoon Nanmadol Is to Japan's Nuclear Plants
9/20/22
Newsweek interviewed Andrew Whitaker, SUNY Distinguished Professor of civil, structural and environmental engineering, about if a super typhoon that is battering Japan poses a threat to the country’s many nuclear plants.
Wars are dangerous, reactors much less so
4/1/22
Andrew Whittaker, SUNY Distinguished Professor of civil, structural and environmental engineering, co-wrote an opinion piece in Nuclear Newswire that aims to explain the risks of nuclear power plants in war zones.
Earthquake hits off coast of Japan near Fukushima
3/18/22
Nuclear Newswire quotes Andrew Whittaker, SUNY Distinguished Professor of civil, structural and environmental engineering, in a story on a recent earthquake off the coast of Japan.
Repowering coal plants to fight the climate crisis
2/21/22
Andrew Whittaker, SUNY Distinguished Professor is part of a cohort developing a digital platform to repower coal plants using advanced nuclear energy.

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Andrew S. Whittaker

PhD, PE, SE

Andrew S. Whittaker

PhD, PE, SE

Andrew S. Whittaker

PhD, PE, SE

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