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Dr. Jyrkama has been part of the NSERC-UNENE Chair team since September 2004. Prior to assuming the role of Research Associate, Dr. Jyrkama worked as a researcher in the Department of Civil Engineering under the guidance of Prof. Jon Sykes and Prof. Mahesh Pandey. Dr. Jyrkama's expertise is in large scale reliability computation and data analysis.

Education

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Work Experience

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Major Awards

• University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship, 2000 - 2003
• Ontario Graduate Scholarship, 2000 - 2001
• Ontario Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology, 2000
• Faculty of Engineering Entrance Fund Scholarship, Univ. of Waterloo, 1999

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• Data analysis and visualization
• Stochastic process modeling
• System reliability analysis

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• Member, Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
• Member, Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS)
• Member, Finnish Nuclear Society (ATS)

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• Certificate in University Teaching (candidate), University of Waterloo
• CivE 381 - Hydraulics, University of Waterloo
• UN 701 - Engineering Risk and Reliability Analysis, University of Waterloo

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Journal Articles

• Jyrkama, M.I., Pandey, M.D. and Hess, S.H. (2010). Integration of Degradation Models into Generation Risk Assessment (GRA): Challenges and Modeling Approaches. ASME J of Engineering for Gas, Turbine and Power. In print.

• Datla, S.V., Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2008). Probabilistic Modelling of Steam Generator Tube Pitting Corrosion. Int. J. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 238(7), 1771-1778.

• Jyrkama, M.I. and J.F. Sykes. (2006). Sensitivity and uncertainty analysis of the recharge boundary condition. Water Resources Research, 42, W01404.

• Jyrkama, M.I., Sykes, J.F., S.D. Normani. (2002). Recharge estimation for transient ground water modeling. Ground Water, 40(6), 638-648.

Refereed Conference Papers

• Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2010). Impact of Flow Accelerated Corrosion (FAC) on Feeder Refurbishment Planning. Accepted for publication in the 31st Annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference, May 24-27, 2010, Montreal, Canada.

• Jyrkama, M.I., Pandey, M.D., and Hess, S.M. (2009). Integration of Degradation Models into Generation Risk Assessment (GRA): Challenges and Modeling Approaches. Proc. ASME Int. Conf. Nuclear Engineering (ICONE 17), July 12-16, 2009, Brussels, Belgium.

• Jyrkama, M.I., Pandey, M.D., and Lehockey, E.M. (2009). Using Spatial Statistical Analysis of Taylor Factors to Characterize Material Susceptibility to Intergranular Stress Corrosion Cracking. Proc. SMiRT Conference, August 9-12, 2009, Helsinki, Finland.

• Pandey, M.D., Jyrkama, M.I., and Lehockey, E. (2009). The Impact of Flow Accelerated Corrosion (FAC) On Feeder Life Cycle Management. Proc. ASME Int. Conf. Nuclear Engineering (ICONE 17), July 12-16, 2009, Brussels, Belgium.

• Jyrkama, M.I., Pandey, M.D., Maruska, C. and Bruce, G. (2006). Probabilistic Modelling of Pitting Corrosion in Steam Generators. Proc. 5th CNS International Steam Generator Conference, November 26-29, 2006, Toronto, Canada.

• Jyrkama, M.I. and Pandey, M.D. (2006). The impact of Aging on Life-Cycle Cost: Techniques for Analysis and Optimization. Proc. 27th Annual Canadian Nuclear Society Conference, June 11-14, 2006, Toronto, Canada.

• Pandey, M.D. and Jyrkama, M.I. (2006). Risk-Based Life Cycle Management of Systems, Structures and Components in Nuclear Power Plants. Proceedings of the IV International Youth Nuclear Congress, June 18-23, 2006, Stockholm, Sweden and Olkiluoto, Finland.

Posters

• Datla, S.V., Jyrkama, M.I., Pandey, M.D. and Maruska, C.C. (2006). Probabilistic Analysis and Interpretation of Steam Generator Tube Pitting Data. Award winning poster presentation at the 5th Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) International Steam Generator Conference. November 26-29, 2006, Toronto, Ontario.

• Pandey, M.D. and Jyrkama, M.I. (2005). Overview of CANDU Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) and the Canadian Nuclear Industry. Poster presentation at the official Chair launch event, April 25, 2005, University of Waterloo.

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