Roles

Dr. Dandi currently serves as a Full-time Lecturer in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of Tripoli. His academic responsibilities include teaching undergraduate nuclear engineering courses covering essential topics such as nuclear energy systems, reactor physics, radiation principles, and nuclear safety.

In addition to preparing lectures and instructional materials, he dedicates significant effort to simplifying complex concepts for students and linking theoretical foundations with practical applications in the nuclear field. He is currently teaching two courses: Introduction to Nuclear Engineering (NE-200) and Fast Reactor Theory (NE-516), and he also supervises two undergraduate capstone graduation projects.

Careers

Dr. Dandi’s professional career in nuclear engineering began in 2006, when he worked as a Nuclear Engineer at the Tajoura Nuclear Research Centre in Libya during the period 2006–2014. During this time, he was involved in neutronic calculations and operational activities at the Critical Facility, in addition to contributing to projects related to nuclear technology applications and supervising students’ practical training in nuclear laboratories.

In 2016, he joined the Ph.D. program in Nuclear Engineering at Kyung Hee University, South Korea, where he also worked as a researcher during his doctoral studies (2016–2022). During this period, he participated in several advanced research projects related to nuclear reactor design and published a number of scientific papers in international peer-reviewed journals.

After obtaining his Ph.D. degree in 2022, he returned to Libya and worked as a Nuclear Engineer at the Libyan Atomic Energy Establishment within the Nuclear Power Generation Department during 2023–2024. In this role, he contributed to scientific activities related to the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and participated in international workshops organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

In 2024, he was appointed Head of the Energy Planning Division at the Libyan Atomic Energy Establishment (2024–2026), where he led strategic energy planning efforts with a particular focus on integrating nuclear energy into the national energy mix.

He also contributed to academic activities at the University of Tripoli as a Volunteer Lecturer in the Department of Nuclear Engineering (2025–2026), where he taught the course Introduction to Nuclear Engineering and prepared teaching materials for students.

Since March 2026, he has been serving as a full-time Lecturer in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of Tripoli, where he teaches courses such as Introduction to Nuclear Engineering and Fast Reactor Theory, in addition to supervising undergraduate graduation projects.

Research Interests

Dr. Dandi’s research interests focus on the design and analysis of advanced nuclear reactors, particularly the development and performance optimization of Pressurized Water Reactors (PWRs) and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). His research interests include several key areas, including:

• Design and optimization of burnable poisons to extend reactor fuel cycle length.
• Development of innovative design concepts for nuclear reactor cores with extended operating cycles.
• Neutronic analysis and reactor core design using advanced simulation codes.
• Design and performance evaluation of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
• Computational modelling and simulation of nuclear reactors using codes such as MCNP, DeCART2D, and MASTER.
• Strategies for improving nuclear fuel utilization and fuel management in power reactors.

These research interests have resulted in several scientific publications in reputable international journals and presentations at specialized conferences in the field of nuclear engineering.

External Activities

Dr. Dandi also serves as a National Coordinator and representative of Libya in the RAF2015 project, under the African Regional Cooperative Agreement (AFRA) supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The project aims to develop and strengthen energy planning capabilities in African countries.