Nikolas Scuro

Background

About Nikolas Scuro

I’m a Mechanical Engineer with a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, specializing in thermal-hydraulics, accident analysis, and fuel performance. At Kinectrics, I provide technical leadership on complex projects involving CANDU reactor safety, including accident scenario evaluations and regulatory compliance. My work blends advanced numerical modelling with cross-functional engineering coordination, supporting innovation, performance, and safety in Canada’s nuclear energy sector. Core Skills & Areas of Expertise: • Thermal-hydraulic analysis of CANDU fuel and fuel channels (e.g, LBLOCA scenarios) • Accident analysis for Design Basis Accidents (DBA) and Beyond Design Basis Accidents (BDBA) • Fission product behaviour: release, transport, and retention modelling under accident conditions • Regulatory compliance: experience with REGDOCS and CSA N287.6 standards • Multiphysics simulations using tools such as TUF, ELOCA, ANSYS (CFX), SOPHAEROS • Technical project coordination, stakeholder communication, and client reporting • Verification and validation (V&V) of numerical models and simulation results • Quality assurance documentation, job safety analysis, and technical procedure development • Proposal development and support for business opportunities • Experimental research: 2+ years with molten salt systems, glovebox operations, and reactor support • CFD expertise: 8+ years in thermal-hydraulic simulations and model validation • Multidisciplinary background in Mechanical, nuclear, and materials Engineering, fuel chemistry, radiation protection, and lab operations.