Physicist
Physicist

Biography

Matt Prowant is a research scientist in the National Security Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). With PNNL since 2010, Matt holds experience with ultrasonic (conventional and phased array) nondestructive examination of pipe welds (plastics and metals), acoustic emission, guided wave, acoustic microscopy, programming, and data analysis using MATLAB.

Research Interest

  • Nondestructive Evaluation
  • Ultrasonics
  • Signal Processing
  • Sensor Fabrication

Education

  • BS in mechanical engineering, Purdue University

Awards and Recognitions

  • Energy and Environmental Directorate “Of The Year” Award, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (2022 and 2014)
  • Outstanding Performance Award, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (2022, 2019, 2013, and 2012)

Patents

  • U.S. Patent No. 10360667, 2019, “Biological Material Fouling Assessment Systems and Methods”

Publications

2022

  • Glass S.W., A. Sriraman, M.S. Prowant, M.P. Spencer, L.S. Fifield, and S. Kingston. 2022. Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) of Cable Anomalies using Frequency Domain Reflectometry (FDR) and Spread Spectrum Time Domain Reflectometry (SSTDR). PNNL-33334. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Jacob R.E., M.S. Prowant, M.S. Hughes, and A.A. Diaz. 2022. Modeling and Simulation of Austenitic Welds and Coarse-grained Specimens: Part II. PNNL-32702. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

2021

  • Glass S.W., L.S. Fifield, and M.S. Prowant. 2021. PNNL ARENA Cable Motor Test Bed Update. PNNL-31415. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Glass S.W., M.P. Spencer, A. Sriraman, L.S. Fifield, and M.S. Prowant. 2021. Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) of Cable Moisture Exposure using Frequency Domain Reflectometry (FDR). PNNL-31934. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

2020

  • Jacob R.E., M.S. Prowant, C.A. Hutchinson, N.S. Deshmukh, and A.A. Diaz. 2020. Modeling and Simulation of Austenitic Welds and Coarse-grained Specimens. PNNL-29899. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

2019

  • Diaz A.A., M.S. Prowant, M.R. Larche, K.J. Neill, and J.P. Lareau. 2019. Baseline NDE Assessments of Materials and Mockups for Evaluation of Peening to Improve Surface Stresses in PWSCC Susceptible Components. PNNL-29302. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Jacob R.E., S.L. Crawford, T.L. Moran, M.R. Larche, M.S. Prowant, A.A. Diaz, and C.A. Nove. 2019. NDE Reliability Issues for the Examination of CASS Components. PNNL-28840. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Meyer R.M., S.G. Pitman, M.R. Larche, M.S. Prowant, M.E. Dahl, J.D. Suter, and K.F. Mattlin. 2019. Evaluation of Nondestructive Examination Responses from Chloride-Induced Stress Corrosion Cracks: Fabrication of Base Metal Test Specimens. PNNL-28427. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Ramuhalli P., N.C. Anheier, C.A. Barrett, E.J. Berglin, D.V. Colameco, K.M. Denslow, and C.W. Enderlin, et al. 2019. Final Report on the Viability of Acoustic Techniques for Density and Mass Flow in Enrichment Plants. PNNL-29061. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Warren G.A., M.S. Good, G. Longoni, M.S. Prowant, and P. Ramuhalli. 2019. Comprehensive Technical Readiness Assessment for the UF6 Acoustics Project. PNNL-29073. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

2018

  • Dib G., M.R. Larche, M.S. Prowant, R.E. Jacob, P. Ramuhalli, and A.A. Diaz. 2018. Ultrasound Modeling and Simulation: Status Update. PNNL-28362. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Glass S.W., M.R. Larche, M.S. Prowant, J.D. Suter, J.P. Lareau, X. Jiang, and K.A. Ross. 2018. "Cold Spray Nondestructive Evaluation." In The Cold Spray Materials Deposition Process - Fundamentals and Applications. PNNL-SA-131436.
  • Jacob R.E., A.E. Holmes, M.S. Prowant, T.L. Moran, and A.A. Diaz. 2018. Interim Analysis of the EPRI Cass Round Robin Study. PNNL-27712. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Meyer R.M., P. Ramuhalli, S.R. Doctor, S.L. Crawford, M.S. Prowant, M.R. Larche, and A.A. Diaz, et al. 2018. "Nondestructive Testing Research and Capabilities at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory." Materials Evaluation 76, no. 7:949-958. PNNL-SA-128102.
  • Miller Q., S.K. Nune, H.T. Schaef, K. Jung, K.M. Denslow, M.S. Prowant, and P.F. Martin, et al. 2018. "Microporous and Flexible Framework Acoustic Metamaterials for Sound Attenuation and Contrast Agent Applications." ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 10, no. 51:44226-44230. PNNL-SA-139317. doi:10.1021/acsami.8b19249
  • Ramuhalli P., J. Daw, R.O. Montgomery, R.E. Jacob, R. Skifton, M.S. Prowant, and M.S. Good, et al. 2018. First Annual Progress Report on Ultrasonic Sensors for TREAT Fuel Condition Measurement and Monitoring. PNNL-28268. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

2017

  • Denslow K.M., T.L. Moran, R.E. Jacob, M.S. Prowant, T.S. Hartman, S.L. Crawford, and R. Mathews, et al. 2017. Evaluation of Ultrasonic Phased-Array Examination for Fabrication Flaw Detection in High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Butt Fusion Joints - Technical Letter Report. PNNL-26370. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Dib G., S.L. Crawford, R.E. Jacob, M.S. Prowant, and A.A. Diaz. 2017. Validation of Ultrasonic Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Computational Models - Phase 1. PNNL-26336. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Moran T.L., S.L. Crawford, M.S. Prowant, M.R. Larche, T.S. Hartman, and M.T. Anderson. 2017. Comparing Conventional and Phased Array Ultrasonic Techniques for Assessing Welding Fabrication Flaws in Carbon Steel Piping. PNNL-26467. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Ramuhalli P., G. Dib, M.S. Prowant, H. Qiao, E.H. Hirt, C.J. Lissenden, and B. Tittmann. 2017. Assessment of Nondestructive Measurement Sensitivity for Selected Measurement Techniques; Advanced Reactor Technology Milestone: M3AT-17PN2301034. PNNL-26767 Rev. 0. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

2016

  • Diaz A.A., C.E. Chamberlin, M.K. Edwards, T.J. Hagge, M.S. Hughes, M.R. Larche, and R. Mathews, et al. 2016. FY16 Status of Immersion Phased Array Ultrasonic Probe Development and Performance Demonstration Results for Under Sodium Viewing. PNNL-25732. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Fuchs B.M., C.H. Henager, P. Ramuhalli, M.S. Prowant, and C.M. Walker. 2016. Nonlinear ultrasonic measurement of aged and deformed Fe-1wt%Cu. PNNL-25594. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Larimer C.J., E.M. Winder, R.T. Jeters, M.S. Prowant, I. Nettleship, R.S. Addleman, and G.T. Bonheyo. 2016. "A Method for Rapid Quantitative Assessment of Biofilms with Biomolecular Staining and Image Analysis." Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry 408, no. 3:999-1008. PNNL-SA-111904. doi:10.1007/s00216-015-9195-z
  • Luzi L., E.G. Gonzalez, P.J. Bruillard, M.S. Prowant, J.R. Skorpik, M.S. Hughes, and S. Child, et al. 2016. "Acoustic Firearm Discharge Detection and Classification in an Enclosed Environment." Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 139, no. 5:2723-2731. PNNL-SA-113865. doi:10.1121/1.4948994
  • Prowant M.S., K.M. Denslow, T.L. Moran, R.E. Jacob, T.S. Hartman, S.L. Crawford, and R. Mathews, et al. 2016. "Evaluation of Ultrasonic Phased-Array for Detection of Planar Flaws in High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Butt-Fusion Joints." In ASME Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference (2016), July 17-21, 2016, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 6B: Materials and Fabrication, V06BT06A051; PVP2016-63688,. New York, New York: ASME. PNNL-SA-115837. doi:10.1115/PVP2016-63688

2015

  • Crawford S.L., M.T. Anderson, A.A. Diaz, M.R. Larche, M.S. Prowant, and A.D. Cinson. 2015. "Ultrasonic Evaluation and Imaging." In Integrated Imaging and Vision Techniques for Industrial Inspection: Advances and Applications Series: Advances in Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, edited by Z Liu, H Ukida, P Ramuhalli and K Niel. 393-412. London: Springer-Verlag. PNNL-SA-103754. doi:10.1007/978-1-4471-6741-9_13
  • Diaz A.A., M.R. Larche, R. Mathews, K.J. Neill, D.L. Baldwin, M.S. Prowant, and M.K. Edwards, et al. 2015. FY15 Status of Immersion Phased Array Ultrasonic Probe Development and Performance Demonstration Results for Under Sodium Viewing. PNNL-24704. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Diaz A.A., M.R. Larche, R. Mathews, K.J. Neill, D.L. Baldwin, M.S. Prowant, and M.K. Edwards, et al. 2015. Protocol for Performance Demonstration of Immersion Phased Array Ultrasonic Probes for Target Detection Trials in Liquid Sodium. PNNL-24625. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Fuchs B.M., C.H. Henager, P. Ramuhalli, and M.S. Prowant. 2015. Non-linear ultrasound of iron-copper alloy creep test in situ. PNNL-24474. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Moran T.L., M.S. Prowant, C.A. Nove, A.F. Pardini, S.L. Crawford, A.D. Cinson, and M.T. Anderson. 2015. Applying Ultrasonic Testing in Lieu of Radiography for Volumetric Examination of Carbon Steel Piping. PNNL-24232; NUREG-CR-7204. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Ramuhalli P., L.S. Fifield, M.S. Prowant, G. Dib, J.R. Tedeschi, J.D. Suter, and A.M. Jones, et al. 2015. Assessment of Additional Key Indicators of Aging Cables in Nuclear Power Plants -- Interim Status for FY2015. PNNL-24309. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Ramuhalli P., S. Roy, E.H. Hirt, M.S. Prowant, S.G. Pitman, J.C. Tucker, and G. Dib, et al. 2015. Component-Level Prognostics Health Management Framework for Passive Components - Advanced Reactor Technology Milestone: M2AT-15PN2301043. PNNL-24377. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

2014

  • Anderson M.T., A.A. Diaz, A.D. Cinson, S.L. Crawford, M.S. Prowant, and S.R. Doctor. 2014. Final Assessment of Manual Ultrasonic Examinations Applied to Detect Flaws in Primary System Dissimilar Metal Welds at North Anna Power Station. PNNL-22553. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Crawford S.L., M.S. Prowant, A.D. Cinson, M.R. Larche, A.A. Diaz, and M.T. Anderson. 2014. Phased Array Ultrasonic Sound Field Mapping in Cast Austenitic Stainless Steel. PNNL-23393. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Diaz A.A., D.L. Baldwin, A.D. Cinson, A.M. Jones, M.R. Larche, R. Mathews, and C.A. Mullen, et al. 2014. Identify and Quantify the Mechanistic Sources of Sensor Performance Variation Between Individual Sensors SN1 and SN2. PNNL-23531. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Diaz A.A., D.L. Baldwin, C.E. Chamberlin, A.D. Cinson, M.K. Edwards, T.S. Hartman, and A.M. Jones, et al. 2014. FY 2014 Joint Technical Report on Progress in Development of Ultrasonic Under-Sodium Viewing Technology to Enable Inspection Systems for In-Service Inspection and Repair of Liquid Metal Fast Reactors. PNNL-23671. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Diaz A.A., M.R. Larche, D.L. Baldwin, M.S. Prowant, T.S. Hartman, M.K. Edwards, and C.E. Chamberlin. 2014. Characterize the Quantitative Dependence of 3D Image Quality on the Primary Inspection Parameters. PNNL-23626. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Powell M.R., P.A. Gauglitz, K.M. Denslow, C.M. Fischer, D.J. Heldebrant, M.S. Prowant, and S. Sande, et al. 2014. Evaluation of Gas Retention in Waste Simulants: Intermediate-Scale Column and Open-Channel-Depth Tests. PNNL-23136; DSGREP-RPT-003. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Ramuhalli P., S. Roy, E.H. Hirt, A.F. Pardini, A.M. Jones, J.E. Deibler, and S.G. Pitman, et al. 2014. Local-Level Prognostics Health Management Systems Framework for Passive AdvSMR Components – Interim Report. PNNL-23625 Rev. 0. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Simmons K.L., L.S. Fifield, M.P. Westman, J.R. Tedeschi, A.M. Jones, M.S. Prowant, and A.F. Pardini, et al. 2014. Determining Remaining Useful Life of Aging Cables in Nuclear Power Plants – Interim Status for FY2014. PNNL-23624; INL.EXT-14-32505 Rev. 0. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

2013

  • Anderson M.T., A.A. Diaz, A.D. Cinson, S.L. Crawford, M.S. Prowant, and S.R. Doctor. 2013. Final Assessment of Manual Ultrasonic Examinations Applied to Detect Flaws in Primary System Dissimilar Metal Welds at North Anna Power Station. PNNL-22553-DRAFT. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Cinson A.D., A.A. Diaz, I.A. Amaya, J.B. Coble, M.A. Godinez, A.M. Jones, and L.J. Kirihara, et al. 2013. Final Summary Technical Report for Testing and Delivery of the Ultrasonic Container Screening System (UCSS) – Engineering Test Unit 1 (55-gallon drums). PNNL-22696. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Light O.S., A.D. Cinson, M.S. Prowant, and A.A. Diaz. 2013. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Ultrasonic Container Screening System (UCSS). PNNL-22577. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Meyer R.M., P. Ramuhalli, E.H. Hirt, A.F. Pardini, A.M. Jones, J.E. Deibler, and S.G. Pitman, et al. 2013. Prototypic Prognostics Health Management Systems for Passive AdvSMR Components. PNNL-22889 Rev. 0. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Ramuhalli P., A.F. Pardini, R.M. Meyer, M.S. Prowant, and J.D. Suter. 2013. Online Monitoring and Prognostics for Passive Components in Nuclear Power Plants – Interim Report (2013). PNNL-23057. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Ramuhalli P., M.S. Prowant, L.J. Kirihara, J.B. Coble, and A.A. Diaz. 2013. Ultrasonic Container Screening System (UCSS) – Software Subsystem Design and Evaluation Engineering Test Unit 1 (30–55 gallon). PNNL-22570. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

2012

  • Crawford S.L., A.D. Cinson, M.S. Prowant, T.L. Moran, and M.T. Anderson. 2012. Ultrasonic Evaluation of Two Dissimilar Metal Weld Overlay Specimens. PNNL-21502. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Ramuhalli P., R.M. Meyer, J.M. Fricke, M.S. Prowant, J.B. Coble, J.W. Griffin, and S.G. Pitman, et al. 2012. Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Detection and Characterization of Degradation Precursors Technical Progress Report for FY 2012. PNNL-21692. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Watkins M.L., B.G. Braatz, A.M. Jones, D.L. Baldwin, G.J. Posakony, P.E. Keller, and A.D. Cinson, et al. 2012. Joint Technical Report on Progress in Development of Ultrasonic Under-Sodium Viewing Technology to Enable Inspection Systems for In-Service Inspection and Repair of Liquid Metal Fast Reactors. PNNL-21853. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

2011

  • Diaz A.A., A.D. Cinson, M.S. Prowant, and M.T. Anderson. 2011. Assessment of Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing Methods for Detection and Characterization of Flaws in Manganese Steel Frogs: Proof-of-Concept – Phase 1 Battelle Project No. 60508. PNWD-4272. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Diaz A.A., A.D. Cinson, S.L. Crawford, R. Mathews, T.L. Moran, M.S. Prowant, and M.T. Anderson. 2011. An Evaluation of Ultrasonic Phased Array Testing for Cast Austenitic Stainless Steel Pressurizer Surge Line Piping Welds. PNNL-19497. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Ramuhalli P., M.S. Prowant, L.J. Kirihara, J.B. Coble, and A.A. Diaz. 2011. Ultrasonic Container Screening System (UCSS) - Software Subsystem Design Engineering Prototype Unit 1 (30-55 gallon). PNNL-20556. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
  • Ramuhalli P., R.M. Meyer, A.D. Cinson, T.L. Moran, B.E. Watson, M.S. Prowant, and R.V. Harris, et al. 2011. In-situ Characterization of Cast Austenitic Stainless Steel Microstructures. PNNL-20550. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

2008

  • Diaz A.A., K.M. Denslow, A.D. Cinson, M. Morra, S.L. Crawford, M.S. Prowant, and S.E. Cumblidge, et al. 2008. Technical Letter Report Assessment of Ultrasonic Phased Array Testing for Cast Austenitic Stainless Steel Pressurizer Surge Line Piping Welds and Thick Section Primary System Cast Piping Welds JCN N6398, Task 2A. PNNL-17698. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.