Gerrit Botha

Gerrit Botha is an experienced professional in the field of nuclear engineering and systems analysis, currently serving as the Lead Thermo-Systems Analyst at X-energy and a STEM Educator at iFLY Indoor Skydiving. With a robust background that includes roles such as a Research and Development Engineer at Advanced Cooling Technologies, a Graduate Research Assistant at Texas A&M University, and a Guest Lecturer at North-West University, Gerrit has extensive experience in thermodynamic analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and nuclear thermal hydraulics. Gerrit also contributed as a Research Aide at Argonne National Laboratory and an Intern at the International Atomic Energy Agency on projects related to nuclear reactor technology. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from Texas A&M University, a Master’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from North-West University.