Dr. Kumar is a distinguished scholar with a diverse educational background, including a BS in Physics from Hindu College, University of Delhi, an M. Tech from the University of Delhi, a Master of Nuclear Energy (MNE) diploma from Ecole Centrale, University of Paris, and a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai. His research experiences at renowned institutions such as CERN in Switzerland and Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics in Germany have led to significant contributions in the field. Noteworthy accomplishments include his work on the Gas Electron Multiplier detector at CERN and the Notch filter at MPIK. Dr. Kumar's research focuses on thermal stratification suppression with applications in various industries, particularly in nuclear power plants. He is an expert in experimental and computational heat and mass transfer, nuclear thermal hydraulics, and aerosol technologies. Additionally, he serves on editorial panels for prestigious journals and has received recognition for his contributions to the thermal and fluids engineering society. Dr. Palash Kumar Bhowmik is a staff scientist at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) specializing in reactor system thermal-hydraulics design and analysis. With a background in nuclear engineering, he has industry experience in thermal power plants, nuclear research reactors, and oil refineries. Dr. Bhowmik is currently involved in developing test facilities for advanced small modular reactor systems under the DOE's ARDP. He has made significant contributions to over 10 research projects, authored numerous publications, and given invited talks on reactor systems. Dr. Bhowmik serves editorial roles in various journals and mentors students. He is affiliated with IEEE, ASME, and ASNE.Piyush Sabharwall, Ph.D., is a Distinguished Staff Nuclear Research Scientist at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) with expertise in nuclear engineering, heat transfer, and thermal design. Leading the Microreactor R&D Program at DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy, he contributes to small modular reactors and molten salt reactor technology. Piyush holds a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, master's degrees in renewable energy, engineering management, and nuclear engineering, and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Managing the Irradiation Experiment Thermal Hydraulics Analysis Department at INL, he has published over 320 peer-reviewed articles and authored two books. His strategic partnerships with universities and national laboratories advance science and technology strategies for INL and the DOE. Piyush also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Texas A&M University and the University of Michigan in related disciplines.

• Part One: Foundations and Technology of Small Modular Reactors1. Introduction to Nuclear Power: A Critical Component of Sustainable Clean Energy2. Small Modular Reactors: Future of Clean Energy Solution3. Fundamentals of Thermal-Hydraulics in Nuclear Reactor Systems4. Scaling and Modeling Techniques for SMR DesignPart Two: Advanced Techniques in SMR Development5. Modern Instrumentation in SMR Technologies6. Simulation and Modeling: Application of CFD in SMR Design and Safety7. System and Computer Codes for SMRs Development8. Experimental Studies in Nuclear Reactors and SMRs Development9. Waste Management Strategies for Small Modular ReactorsPart Three: Safety, Economics, and Future Prospects of SMRs10. Reliability and Risk Assessment of Nuclear Reactors11. Digital Twin, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications in SMR Development12. Techno-Economic Analysis of Nuclear Projects and SMRs13. Policy, Regulation, and Market Dynamics Impacting SMR Economics14. Non-Water-Cooled SMRs Development15. Future Horizons in SMR Thermal-Hydraulics and Economic Analysis

Dr. Kumar is a distinguished scholar with a diverse educational background, including a BS in Physics from Hindu College, University of Delhi, an M. Tech from the University of Delhi, a Master of Nuclear Energy (MNE) diploma from Ecole Centrale, University of Paris, and a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai. His research experiences at renowned institutions such as CERN in Switzerland and Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics in Germany have led to significant contributions in the field. Noteworthy accomplishments include his work on the Gas Electron Multiplier detector at CERN and the Notch filter at MPIK. Dr. Kumar's research focuses on thermal stratification suppression with applications in various industries, particularly in nuclear power plants. He is an expert in experimental and computational heat and mass transfer, nuclear thermal hydraulics, and aerosol technologies. Additionally, he serves on editorial panels for prestigious journals and has received recognition for his contributions to the thermal and fluids engineering society. Dr. Palash Kumar Bhowmik is a staff scientist at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) specializing in reactor system thermal-hydraulics design and analysis. With a background in nuclear engineering, he has industry experience in thermal power plants, nuclear research reactors, and oil refineries. Dr. Bhowmik is currently involved in developing test facilities for advanced small modular reactor systems under the DOE's ARDP. He has made significant contributions to over 10 research projects, authored numerous publications, and given invited talks on reactor systems. Dr. Bhowmik serves editorial roles in various journals and mentors students. He is affiliated with IEEE, ASME, and ASNE.Piyush Sabharwall, Ph.D., is a Distinguished Staff Nuclear Research Scientist at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) with expertise in nuclear engineering, heat transfer, and thermal design. Leading the Microreactor R&D Program at DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy, he contributes to small modular reactors and molten salt reactor technology. Piyush holds a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, master's degrees in renewable energy, engineering management, and nuclear engineering, and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Managing the Irradiation Experiment Thermal Hydraulics Analysis Department at INL, he has published over 320 peer-reviewed articles and authored two books. His strategic partnerships with universities and national laboratories advance science and technology strategies for INL and the DOE. Piyush also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Texas A&M University and the University of Michigan in related disciplines.

• Part One: Foundations and Technology of Small Modular Reactors1. Introduction to Nuclear Power: A Critical Component of Sustainable Clean Energy2. Small Modular Reactors: Future of Clean Energy Solution3. Fundamentals of Thermal-Hydraulics in Nuclear Reactor Systems4. Scaling and Modeling Techniques for SMR DesignPart Two: Advanced Techniques in SMR Development5. Modern Instrumentation in SMR Technologies6. Simulation and Modeling: Application of CFD in SMR Design and Safety7. System and Computer Codes for SMRs Development8. Experimental Studies in Nuclear Reactors and SMRs Development9. Waste Management Strategies for Small Modular ReactorsPart Three: Safety, Economics, and Future Prospects of SMRs10. Reliability and Risk Assessment of Nuclear Reactors11. Digital Twin, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications in SMR Development12. Techno-Economic Analysis of Nuclear Projects and SMRs13. Policy, Regulation, and Market Dynamics Impacting SMR Economics14. Non-Water-Cooled SMRs Development15. Future Horizons in SMR Thermal-Hydraulics and Economic Analysis

Dr. Kumar is a distinguished scholar with a diverse educational background, including a BS in Physics from Hindu College, University of Delhi, an M. Tech from the University of Delhi, a Master of Nuclear Energy (MNE) diploma from Ecole Centrale, University of Paris, and a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai. His research experiences at renowned institutions such as CERN in Switzerland and Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics in Germany have led to significant contributions in the field. Noteworthy accomplishments include his work on the Gas Electron Multiplier detector at CERN and the Notch filter at MPIK. Dr. Kumar's research focuses on thermal stratification suppression with applications in various industries, particularly in nuclear power plants. He is an expert in experimental and computational heat and mass transfer, nuclear thermal hydraulics, and aerosol technologies. Additionally, he serves on editorial panels for prestigious journals and has received recognition for his contributions to the thermal and fluids engineering society. Dr. Palash Kumar Bhowmik is a staff scientist at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) specializing in reactor system thermal-hydraulics design and analysis. With a background in nuclear engineering, he has industry experience in thermal power plants, nuclear research reactors, and oil refineries. Dr. Bhowmik is currently involved in developing test facilities for advanced small modular reactor systems under the DOE's ARDP. He has made significant contributions to over 10 research projects, authored numerous publications, and given invited talks on reactor systems. Dr. Bhowmik serves editorial roles in various journals and mentors students. He is affiliated with IEEE, ASME, and ASNE.Piyush Sabharwall, Ph.D., is a Distinguished Staff Nuclear Research Scientist at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) with expertise in nuclear engineering, heat transfer, and thermal design. Leading the Microreactor R&D Program at DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy, he contributes to small modular reactors and molten salt reactor technology. Piyush holds a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, master's degrees in renewable energy, engineering management, and nuclear engineering, and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Managing the Irradiation Experiment Thermal Hydraulics Analysis Department at INL, he has published over 320 peer-reviewed articles and authored two books. His strategic partnerships with universities and national laboratories advance science and technology strategies for INL and the DOE. Piyush also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Texas A&M University and the University of Michigan in related disciplines.

• Part One: Foundations and Technology of Small Modular Reactors1. Introduction to Nuclear Power: A Critical Component of Sustainable Clean Energy2. Small Modular Reactors: Future of Clean Energy Solution3. Fundamentals of Thermal-Hydraulics in Nuclear Reactor Systems4. Scaling and Modeling Techniques for SMR DesignPart Two: Advanced Techniques in SMR Development5. Modern Instrumentation in SMR Technologies6. Simulation and Modeling: Application of CFD in SMR Design and Safety7. System and Computer Codes for SMRs Development8. Experimental Studies in Nuclear Reactors and SMRs Development9. Waste Management Strategies for Small Modular ReactorsPart Three: Safety, Economics, and Future Prospects of SMRs10. Reliability and Risk Assessment of Nuclear Reactors11. Digital Twin, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications in SMR Development12. Techno-Economic Analysis of Nuclear Projects and SMRs13. Policy, Regulation, and Market Dynamics Impacting SMR Economics14. Non-Water-Cooled SMRs Development15. Future Horizons in SMR Thermal-Hydraulics and Economic Analysis