Kevin A. Makinson, PhD, CHP
Health Physicist, Nuclear Licensing Engineer
541-207-6759
Employment History:
Ultra Safe Nuclear Technologies, Seattle, WA 2022-Present
Senior Licensing Engineer
Safety basis/licensing lead for Pylon transportable nuclear reactor. Licensing lead for the EmberCore radioisotope power system. Probabilistic risk assessment lead for nuclear launch failure analysis. Radiation protection support for radioisotope handling/integration.
University of Washington, Seattle, WA 2013-2022
Health Physicist
Radiation use authorizations, dosimetry, air emissions, sea vessel authorizations, inventory management, radiation use in humans and animals, database management.
Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 2007- 2013
Graduate Research Assistant
Computational modelling of safety-critical components in nuclear reactors. Research group statistician for decision makers interpreting graphical displays of uncertainty.
Meadows Race Team, Government Camp, OR 2007- 2012
Alpine Ski Coach
Coaching youth alpine ski racing.Skills included working with children in adverse conditions, motivation, enthusiasm, and a technical understanding of the sport.
Idaho National Lab, Idaho Falls, ID Summer 2011
Intern
Preparing the preliminary framework for the Run-Ahead Predictive Simulation Software (RAPSS) for use with the Risk Informed Safety Margin Characterization (RISMC) team.
TenXsys, Eagle, ID 2005-2006
Programmer
Statistical noise reducing techniques for remote heart-rate analysis. Surveyed numerous techniques and evaluated based on simplicity and functionality.
Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp, Leavenworth, WA 2002-2007
Teen Director
Wrote, implemented and evaluated two leadership programs. Curriculums taught mediation, motivation, enthusiasm, goal setting, and others using ropes course, camping, and hiking as a classroom. Supervised three staff members and 20+ teens.
Columbia Generating Station, Energy Northwest, Hanford, WA 2002-2003
Intern
Drafting and data entry in electrical engineering.
Education:
Oregon State University Corvallis, OR June 2013
PhD Radiation Health Physics; Thesis: “Preliminary Framework for the Run-Ahead Predictive Simulation Software”; A. C. Klein, Advisor. Thesis available online at: https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/downloads/70795c46z
Oregon State University Corvallis, OR August 2009
Master of Science Radiation Health Physics; Thesis: “Tissue Weighting Factors for Radiation Protection: Derivation and Parametric Analysis”; D. M. Hamby, Advisor. Thesis available online at: http://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/xmlui/handle/1957/12111.
The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID June 2007
Bachelor of Science with majors in Physics and Math and minor in computer science
Professional Certifications:
Certified Health Physicist (CHP), American Board of Health Physics. 2017. Certification #: 6088
Relevant Experience:
Senior Licensing Engineer for Ultra Safe Nuclear
- NIAC Phase I EmberCore Flashlight Principal Investigator.
- Applied for and received Tennessee Radioactive Materials License for EmberCore program (2023)
- FAA Payload Review submittal (2022)
- Primary regulatory liaison with the NRC, TN Agreement State, FAA, and DOT.
- Safety basis lead for Pylon transportable nuclear reactor.
Managed Washington State Department of Health Radioactive Air Emissions License for University of Washington
- Wrote scripts to calculate conservative emissions from inventory alone. Wrote annual air emissions reports, which demonstrated compliance with UW Radioactive Air Emissions License and state regulations.
- Applied and successfully granted new Radioactive Air Emissions License (2017-2020).
Oversaw human and non-human Radiation Use Authorizations for University of Washington
- Tracked authorized radionuclide inventory and maintained compliance with License line items.
- Reviewed applications and granted licenses to use radiation/radioactive material for animals and humans as part of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and Institutional Review Board
- Member of Radioactive Drug Research Committee (RDRC), which grants licenses to use non-FDA approved radiopharmaceuticals on human research subjects.
- Applied for and received State of Oregon License reciprocity to use radioactive materials in research located in Oregon for each research project.
Oversaw radiation use on oceangoing sea vessels
- Applied for and received NRC Region 4 License Reciprocity for each cruise.
- Coordinated with the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) for radioactive material surveys and decontamination on sea vessels.
- Shipped radioactive materials and waste internationally (e.g., South Africa, Chile).
??Publications:
Williford, R.; Makinson, K.A. Nuclear Energy: History, Science, Policy, and Politics. Issues and Controversies in Science and Politics. CQ Press. 2014. Available online at: http://sk.sagepub.com/cqpress/science-and-politics/i6184.xml
Makinson, K.A.; Edwards, J.A.; Hamby, D.M. A Review of Contemporary Methods for the Presentation of Scientific Uncertainty. Health Physics 103(6):714-731, December 2012. Available online at: http://journals.lww.com/health-physics/Abstract/2012/12000/A_Review_of_Contemporary_Methods_for_the.15.aspx
Snyder, F.J.; Allen, P.M.; Edwards, J.A.; Makinson, K.A.; Hamby, D.M. Decision Making for Risk Management: A Comparison of Graphical Methods for Presenting Quantitative Uncertainty. Risk Analysis. May 2012. Available online at: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1539-6924.2012.01839.x/abstract
Makinson, K.A.; Klein, A. C. Nuclear Risk in Perspective: Making Fact-Based Energy Choices. Progressive Policy Institute (PPI). December 2011. Available online at: http://progressivepolicy.org/nuclear-risk-in-perspective-making-fact-based-energy-choices
Specialty Computer Experience:
Software: RSAC, HotSpot, HYSPLIT, MCNP, RELAP, RESRAD, STELLA, VARSKIN, MicroShield, Crystal Ball, CAP-88, COMPLY, MS Access, MS Office Suite, MS Teams
Languages: C++, Python, R, Matlab, VBA, Delphi, Html, Javascript, Shell, MS DOS
Specialized Training:
- CTOS Response to Radiological/Nuclear WMD Incidents 11/2019
- Radiation Safety, Principals Practice, and Emerging Issues 3/2018
- Evergreen Thunder Tabletop Irradiator Response Exercise 4/2016
- Hazmat Branch Safety Officer 6/2015
- HAMMER Hazardous Materials Training Workshop 4/2015
- GTRI Alarm Response Training (ART) 3/2015
- ICS 100, 200, 300, 230, 700, 800 4/2015
- Emergency Management of Radiation Accident Victims 2/23/2015
- HAZWOPER Training – HazMat Technician level – Annually
- DOT Hazardous Materials Shipper Training – Biannually
- Alarm Response Training – Global Threat Reduction Agency 3/2015
- Ludlum Instrument Calibration and Repair Course, September 23 & 24, 2010
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Awards and Honors:
- NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Fellow 2023
- Nomination EH&S Annual Employee Excellence Award – Compliance 2020
- EHSA Data Conversion Team
- Nomination EH&S Annual Employee Excellence Award – Compliance 2019
- Human Subjects Authorizations
- UW Distinguished Staff Award – Radiological Response Team 2019
- Harborview R&T Irradiator Incident
- Dade W. Moeller Scholar, Health Physics 2012-2013
- Katherine Albertson Scholar, Physics 2003-2007
- Academic All American 2003-2007
- The College of Idaho Men’s Alpine Ski Team Captain 2006-2007
- Leader of the Year, Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp 2007
- Leader of the Year, Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp 2005
- Employee of the Month, Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp July 2005
Professional Societies:
American Board of Health Physics 2017-Present
Health Physics Society 2007-Present
Cascade Chapter of the Health Physics Society 2007-Present
Cascade Chapter of the Health Physics Society – Treasurer 2015-2019
Teaching:
USNC Radiological Worker Training 2022-Present
UW Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (ENVH) 563 2017-2022
Health and Safety of Physical Agents in the Workplace
Ionizing radiation lectures and lab
OSU Teaching Assistant for graduate-level internal dosimetry 2010
Conference Presentations:
Makinson, K.A. Development of Radioactive Sources for EmberCore Flashlight and Radiography. Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS). Sante Fe, NM. May 2024
Mendoza, M., Makinson, K.A. The Nuclear Launch Safety Analysis Toolchain Status Report. Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS). Sante Fe, NM. May 2024
Makinson, K.A.; Ultra Safe Nuclear – Reliable Energy Anywhere. Organization of Agreement States. Seattle, WA. August 2023
Makinson, K.A.; Launch Approval and Licensing Panel. Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS). Idaho Falls, Idaho. May 2023
Makinson, K.A.; Morrison, C.; Probabilistic Risk Analysis Methods for Nuclear Launch Safety. Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 20203). Idaho Falls, Idaho. May 2023
Makinson, K.A., Thyroid Bioassay Calibration for Radioiodine: Theory and Practice. Cascade Chapter Health Physics Society Fall Meeting. Olympia, WA. November 5, 2015
Makinson, K.A., Thyroid Bioassay Calibration for Radioiodine: Theory and Practice. Northwest Radiation Safety Officer Roundtable. Seattle, WA. August 31, 2015
Makinson, K.A., Thyroid Bioassay Calibration for Radioiodine: Theory and Practice. California Radiation Safety Officer Meeting. Los Angeles, CA. November 16-19, 2015
Makinson, K.A.; Riley, T., Klein A.C., Preliminary Framework for the Run-Ahead Predictive Simulator. Health Physics Society Summer Meeting. Madison, WI. July 8-11, 2013.
Makinson, K.A.; Riley, T., Klein A.C., Preliminary Framework for the Run-Ahead Predictive Simulator. American Nuclear Society Summer Meeting. Atlanta, GA. June 18-20, 2013.
Makinson, K.A.; Riley, T., Klein A.C., Preliminary Framework for the Run-Ahead Predictive Simulator. Cascade Chapter of the Health Physics Society Dale E. Trout Meeting. Corvallis, OR. May 10, 2013.
Makinson, K.A.; Riley, T., Klein A.C., Proof of Principal for the Run-Ahead Predictive Simulator. Poster presentation. American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting. San Diego, CA. November 11-15, 2012.
Makinson, K.A.; Klein, A.C. The Run Ahead Predictive Simulator: An OSU-INL Collaborative Effort. Idaho National Laboratory. Idaho Falls, ID, June 8, 2012.
Makinson, K.A.; Caffrey, J.A. Fukushima – One Year Later. Academy for Lifelong Learning. Corvallis, OR May 22, 2012
Edwards, J.; Allen, P.; Snyder, F.; Falkenstein A.; Morris, M.; Makinson, K.; Hamby, D. A Comparison of Methods of Presenting Probability Information to Decision Makers. Poster Presentation. Judgment and Decision Making Preconference. Society of Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Annual Meeting. San Diego Convention, CA. January 26-28, 2012.
Makinson, K.A.; Graves, J.; Klein, A.; Run-Ahead Predictive Simulator Implementation in Nuclear Power Plant Control Rooms. American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting. Washington DC. November 1-3, 2011
Makinson, K.A. Intern Seminar (2 of 2): Towards Ensemble Modeling and Parallel Processing for the Run-Ahead Predictive Simulator. Idaho National Lab Risk Informed Safety Margin Characterization Team. Idaho Falls, ID. August 30, 2011
Makinson, K.A. Intern Seminar: Preliminary Framework for the Run-Ahead Predictive Simulator. Idaho National Lab Risk Informed Safety Margin Characterization Team. Idaho Falls, ID. August 8, 2011
Edwards, J.; Allen, P.; Snyder, F.; Falkenstein A.; Makinson, K.; Hamby, D. A Comparison of Methods of Presenting Probability Information to Decision Makers. Poster Presentation. Society of Personality and Social Psychology Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. January 28-30, 2011.
Makinson, K.A.; Hamby, D.M. Tissue Weighting Factors Derivation and Analysis: ICRP 26, 60, 103. Poster Presentation. Oregon State University Alumni Reception. October 11, 2009
Makinson, K.A.; Hamby, D.M. Tissue Weighting Factors for Radiation Protection: Derivation and Parametric Analysis. Health Physics Society Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN. July 13, 2009.
Makinson, K.A.; Hamby, D.M. Tissue Weighting Factors for Radiation Protection: Derivation and Parametric Analysis. Master’s Thesis, July 2, 2009
Makinson, K.A.; Hamby, D.M. Tissue Weighting Factor Derivation and Analysis: ICRP 26, 60, 103. Cascade Chapter Health Physics Society spring conference. Corvallis, OR. May 8, 2009.
Makinson, K.A.; Hamby, D.M. Tissue Weighting Factors Derivation and Analysis: ICRP 26, 60, 103. American Nuclear Society Student Conference. Gainesville, FL. April 1-5, 2009.
Makinson, K.A.; Cazalas, E.J.; Ryan, M.C. Ocular Malignant Melanoma Radiation Dose Optimization. Health Physics Society Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA. July 13-17, 2008.
Ryan, M.C.; Cazalas, E.J.; Makinson, K.A. Proton Irradiation of Malignant Melanoma in the Choroid Using Mote Carlo Modeling. American Nuclear Society Student Conference. College Station, TX. Feb. 28 - March 1, 2008.
Makinson, K.A.; Martin, B.; Cruz, R; Heart Rate Analysis in C++, Poster Presentation. The College of Idaho Student Research Conference. Caldwell, ID. May, 2006.
(This résumé was posted on 17 September 2024.)