American Fusion Inc Appoints Nuclear Diagnostics Expert as Strategic Advisor in Preparation for Texatron Testing

American Fusion Inc announced on August 3 that it has appointed Dr. Noah D'Amico as a strategic advisor to the company. The company stated that this move will strengthen its scientific, engineering, and advanced diagnostics team configuration, and support the next phase of its Texatron Fusion Engine testing program at Texas Tech University.

After joining American Fusion Inc, Dr. D'Amico will continue his roles at Texas Tech University and BlankSlate Innovation, serving as Chief Operating Officer of BlankSlate Innovation. He also serves as Principal Engineer in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Texas Tech University, with research interests including advanced nuclear diagnostics, helium-3 separation, AI-based CR-39 nuclear particle track analysis, and the development of advanced experimental systems for academic research and commercial applications.

Dr. D'Amico received his Ph.D. in Physics from Texas Tech University in 2026, with a dissertation titled "Advances in Detection and Materials for Next-Generation Nuclear Systems," under the supervision of Dr. Robert V. Duncan. His research focus encompasses advanced nuclear detection systems, radiation sensing technologies, and novel nuclear fuel materials.

During his graduate studies, Dr. D'Amico's work involved nuclear diagnostics, neutron detection, radiation measurement, vacuum system design, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced experimental nuclear systems. His accomplishments include 3 peer-reviewed scientific papers, research under review, multiple patent applications, and publicly disclosed technical information covering AI-assisted particle track analysis, enhanced neutron detection, tritium analysis, and advanced nuclear instrumentation.

American Fusion Inc stated that as a strategic advisor, Dr. D'Amico will contribute to laboratory preparation, test planning, radiation diagnostics, instrumentation configuration, vacuum systems, data acquisition, measurement procedures, and technical documentation to support the development of the Texatron Fusion Engine. The company expects to initiate preliminary testing activities at Texas Tech University this week, subject to laboratory scheduling and operational readiness.

Dwight Cartwright, Chief Operating Officer of American Fusion Inc, stated that Dr. D'Amico brings comprehensive experience in scientific research, engineering practice, laboratory operations, AI-based diagnostics, and test implementation. His hands-on capabilities in vacuum systems, CR-39 detectors, neutron diagnostics, and advanced instrumentation will support the company's Texatron testing program.

Dr. John E. Brandenburg, Chief Technology Officer of the company, stated that Dr. D'Amico's experience spans laboratory preparation, experimental design, radiation measurement, detector technology, data acquisition, analysis, and technical report writing. His expertise in advanced diagnostics and AI-assisted particle track analysis will help the company generate the technical data needed to advance the Texatron Fusion Engine development.

Brent Nelson, Executive Chairman of American Fusion Inc, stated that Dr. D'Amico's research experience at Texas Tech University, management experience at BlankSlate Innovation, and multidisciplinary technical expertise will complement the capabilities of the company's scientific advisory team.

Dr. D'Amico has received the Texas Tech University Outstanding Dissertation Award, Outstanding Doctoral Student Award, David Howe Graduate Fellowship, Helen DeVitt Jones Graduate Fellowship, CB and Fran Carter Graduate Fellowship, APS Global Summit Travel Award, multiple Texas APS Student Travel Awards, as well as the National Merit Scholarship and Benacquisto Scholarship. His technical expertise includes nuclear detection systems, CR-39 detector development and analysis, neutron spectroscopy, gamma spectroscopy, FT-ICR mass spectrometry, vacuum system design, nuclear shielding and radiation safety, AI-assisted particle track analysis, and the application of tools such as MATLAB, Python, Mathematica, LabVIEW, and ImageJ in advanced experimental nuclear instrumentation.