Omar Nusair, PhD

Omar Nusair, PhD has extensive work experience in the field of nuclear engineering and physics. Omar currently holds the position of Senior Nuclear Engineer at NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC. In this role, they are responsible for various nuclear engineering projects.

Prior to their current position, Dr. Nusair worked as a Visiting Scientist at The University of Alabama from 2017 to 2023. During this time, they focused on gamma-gamma coincident detection of trace amounts of U-238 using NAA, as well as investigated the impacts of radon daughters attachments to surfaces on low background detection for neutrinoless double beta decay measurement.

Dr. Nusair also served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at The University of Alabama from 2017 to 2020. In this role, they participated in underground research activities for the EXO-200 and nEXO neutrinoless double beta decay experiments, conducted radio-purity measurements, performed gamma ray spectroscopy, and conducted alpha spectroscopy, among other responsibilities.

In addition, Dr. Nusair worked as a Program Manager at the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality from 2020 to 2022. Omar was responsible for reviewing uranium license renewal and amendment applications, performing site inspections, and authoring guidance documents related to radon and alpha energy concentration measurements.

Before their role at the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, Dr. Nusair held the position of Department Head of Research Reactor Utilization Technology at Jordan Research and Training Reactor. In this role, they established Neutron Activation Analysis labs and participated in the commissioning of the reactor. Omar also led a team that performed reactor flux mapping.

Dr. Nusair has also worked as a part-time Lecturer at Al Balqa'a Applied University, teaching undergraduate courses in Radiation Physics, Light and Optics, and Introduction to Mechanics.

Furthermore, Dr. Nusair has gained research experience during their tenure as a PhD Student at Goethe University and as a Doctoral Researcher at Argonne National Laboratory. Omar conducted experimental research on nuclear reactions, participated in nuclear astrophysics experiments, and developed chemical procedures for separation of specific elements.

Additionally, Dr. Nusair has experience as a Master Graduate Student at CEA (France), where they conducted research, and at Al Balqa'a Applied University, where they conducted research and worked on their master's degree.

Earlier in their career, Dr. Nusair worked as a Master-student researcher at GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research. In this role, they designed and developed a fast-neutron detector using multi-plate resistive plate chambers with iron plate "converters".

Overall, Dr. Omar Nusair has a diverse range of work experience in nuclear engineering and physics, with expertise in various research techniques and experimental methodologies.

Omar Nusair, PhD, has a comprehensive education history in the field of physics. Omar began their academic journey in 2003 at Yarmouk University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in General Physics in 2007. Building on this foundation, they pursued further studies at Al-Balqa' Applied University BAU from 2007 to 2010, completing a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Applied Nuclear Physics.

Looking to expand their expertise, Omar then enrolled at Paris-Sud University (Paris XI) in 2010 for a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Nuclear Engineering. After successfully completing this program in 2011, they joined Goethe University Frankfurt where they dedicated four years to their doctoral studies. During this time, they conducted research and completed their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Nuclear Physics in 2015.

Omar's education progression demonstrates their commitment to advancing their knowledge and skills in the field of physics, with a particular focus on nuclear physics and engineering.