Brian Jaques

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Dr. Brian J. Jaques joined Boise State University in 2009, and is currently an assistant professor in the Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering, as well as the director of the Boise State Advanced Materials Laboratory (AML). He earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in materials science and engineering, and his B.A. in mechanical engineering, from Boise State University. In addition, he is the Nuclear Energy Focus lead at the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) in Idaho Falls, holds a joint appointment with the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Metallurgy and Materials Science in the state of Idaho. Dr. Jaques is the Boise State program director for the Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation (ASI) with the INL, which is a cross-disciplinary research program to develop and mature novel sensors for in-pile (in nuclear reactor core) applications that can provide real-time, accurate, and spatially resolved information regarding test conditions and the performance of fuels and materials during irradiation. In addition, Dr. Jaques’ research interests are primarily related to materials for extreme environments, energy materials, and nuclear enabling technologies, including: nuclear fuel synthesis, sensor design, sintering, corrosion, gas-solid reaction kinetics, mechanochemistry, particle science/powder synthesis, and mechanical behaviour of materials.

External positions

CAES Nuclear Energy Focus Lead at Boise State University, Center for Advanced Energy Studies

1 Jan 2019 → 1 Jan 2022

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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International Collaboration to Advance the Technical Readiness of High Uranium Density Fuels and Composites for Small Modular Reactors
Sooby Wood, E. (PI), Jaques, B. (CoPI), White, J. T. (CoPI), Kardoulaki, E. E. (CoPI), Abram, T. T. (CoPI), Turner, J. J. (CoPI), Metzger, K. K. (CoPI) & Hannant, O. O. (CoPI)
Nuclear Energy University Program
1/01/22 → …
Project: Research
Targeted Materials Characterization and Testing of Additively Manufactured Metals and Ceramics to Inform Print/Build Data Analytics
Sooby Wood, E. (PI), Fernandez, A. A. (CoPI), Stevanovic, A. A. (CoPI), Jaques, B. (CoPI) & Bateman-draves, A. A. (CoPI)
Nuclear Energy University Program
1/01/21 → …
Project: Research
A 3D Metal Printer to Enable Innovations in Nuclear Materials and Sensors
Hurley, M. (PI), David, E. E. (CoPI), Jaques, B. (CoPI) & Post Guillen, D. (CoPI)
Nuclear Energy University Program
1/01/20 → …
Project: Research
STTR Phase I: PIC: Electro-luminescence and doping of black phosphorus for printed lasers on silicon photonic chips
Husko, C. (PI) & Jaques, B. (CoPI)
1/12/21 → 30/04/23
Project: Research
REU Site: Advanced Manufacturing for a Sustainable Energy Future
Estrada, D. (PI) & Jaques, B. (CoPI)
National Science Foundation
1/08/21 → 31/10/24
Project: Research

54 Article
32 Presentation
14 Poster
13 Conference contribution
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Additively Manufactured Bioreactors for Scaffold-Coupled Electrical Stimulation
Sawyer, M., Burgoyne, H., Lopez, E., White, F., Maryon, O., Bateman, A., Nelson, M. L., Eppel, M., Nielson, O., Montenegro-Brown, R., Eixenberger, J., Jaques, B., Hurley, M. & Estrada, D., 19 Jan 2026, In: ACS Applied Bio Materials. 9, 2, p. 739-750 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Multifunctional E-Tattoos Based on Electrospun PVBVA Fibers Coated with Ti₃C₂T_x MXene for Energy Harvesting, Energy Storage, and Biometric Sensing
Pratap, A., Rajabi Kouchi, F., Valayil-Varghese, T., Burgoyne, H., Rektor, A., Curtis, M., Nelson, M. L., Mokogwu, F. N., Efaw, C. M., Eixenberger, J., Bateman, A., Johnson, B. C., Jaques, B., Deng, Z., Cantley, K., Shuck, C. E. & Estrada, D., 23 Feb 2026, In: Advanced Science. 13, 11, e18697.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
1 Scopus citations
Advanced Manufactured Strain Sensors for Extreme Environments
Phero, T. L., Khanlokar, A. R., Smith, J. A., McMurtrey, M. D., Estrada, D. & Jaques, B. J., 2025, Proceedings of Nuclear Plant Instrumentation and Control and Human-Machine Interface Technology, NPIC and HMIT 2025. American Nuclear Society, p. 1252-1261 10 p. (Proceedings of Nuclear Plant Instrumentation and Control and Human-Machine Interface Technology, NPIC and HMIT).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Integrated Wireless Distributed Strain Sensing Using Flexible Electronics for Structural Health Monitoring
Lakatos, A., Riley, M., Bateman, A., Phero, T. L., Zuzelski, M., Jaques, B. J., Deng, Z. & Johnson, B. C., 2025, In: IEEE Sensors Journal. 25, 15, p. 29597-29604 8 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations
Sintering behavior of ZrC, NbC, TaC, and (Zr_0.33, Nb_0.33, Ta_0.33)C and the effects of powder impurities
Kessing, J. R., Nadermann, A. T., Shaver, C. B., Bateman, A., Jaques, B. J., Sprouster, D. J., Milner, J. L. & Zinkle, S. J., Dec 2025, In: Journal of the American Ceramic Society. 108, 12, e70141.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations

Planning Liaison, College of Engineering
Jaques, B. J. (Member)
1 Jan 2022 → …
Activity: Other
Faculty Advisor
Jaques, B. J. (Member)
1 Jan 2022 → …
Activity: Other
Lead
Jaques, B. J. (Member)
1 Jan 2019 → 1 Jan 2022
Activity: Other
Reviewer
Jaques, B. J. (Member)
1 Jan 2018 → …
Activity: Other
Faculty Advisor
Jaques, B. J. (Member)
1 Jan 2018 → …
Activity: Other

2004-2006 - National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM scholar, National Science Foundation
Jaques, B. J. (Recipient), 2004
Prize
2006-2008 - Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative/Generation IV Fellow, U.S.D.O.E.
Jaques, B. J. (Recipient), 2006
Prize
2006 - Outstanding Mechanical Engineering Student Award, Boise State University
Jaques, B. J. (Recipient), 2006
Prize
2011 - Professional Engineer: Metallurgical and Materials Engineer, State of Idaho
Jaques, B. J. (Recipient), 2011
Prize
2015 - Materials Science and Engineering Scholar Award, Boise State University
Jaques, B. J. (Recipient), 2015
Prize

Development of Drift Models for High Temperature Nuclear Thermocouples
Riley, S., Skifton, R. & Jaques, B. J.
10/10/00
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement
Sensors Based on the Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT)
Davis, K., Skifton, R., Jaques, B., Ban, H. & Deng, Z.
10/10/00
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement
Boise State University Collaborates with Idaho National Laboratory to Support the Development of Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation
Jaques, B. & Estrada, D.
10/10/00
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement

Brian Jaques

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About

External positions

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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International Collaboration to Advance the Technical Readiness of High Uranium Density Fuels and Composites for Small Modular Reactors

Targeted Materials Characterization and Testing of Additively Manufactured Metals and Ceramics to Inform Print/Build Data Analytics

A 3D Metal Printer to Enable Innovations in Nuclear Materials and Sensors

STTR Phase I: PIC: Electro-luminescence and doping of black phosphorus for printed lasers on silicon photonic chips

REU Site: Advanced Manufacturing for a Sustainable Energy Future

Additively Manufactured Bioreactors for Scaffold-Coupled Electrical Stimulation

Multifunctional E-Tattoos Based on Electrospun PVBVA Fibers Coated with Ti₃C₂T_x MXene for Energy Harvesting, Energy Storage, and Biometric Sensing

Advanced Manufactured Strain Sensors for Extreme Environments

Integrated Wireless Distributed Strain Sensing Using Flexible Electronics for Structural Health Monitoring

Sintering behavior of ZrC, NbC, TaC, and (Zr_0.33, Nb_0.33, Ta_0.33)C and the effects of powder impurities

Planning Liaison, College of Engineering

Faculty Advisor

Lead

Reviewer

Faculty Advisor

2004-2006 - National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM scholar, National Science Foundation

2006-2008 - Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative/Generation IV Fellow, U.S.D.O.E.

2006 - Outstanding Mechanical Engineering Student Award, Boise State University

2011 - Professional Engineer: Metallurgical and Materials Engineer, State of Idaho

2015 - Materials Science and Engineering Scholar Award, Boise State University

Development of Drift Models for High Temperature Nuclear Thermocouples

Sensors Based on the Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT)

Boise State University Collaborates with Idaho National Laboratory to Support the Development of Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation

Brian Jaques

Personal profile

About

External positions

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Projects

Research output

Activities

Prizes

Press/Media