Dr. Preston
PhD Nuclear Engineering AI/ML Researcher Physics Educator
Dr. Preston
Founder, FissionLab · Physics & AI/ML Educator

I finished my PhD in Nuclear Engineering in 2025 — as the youngest graduate in my program. I've spent the past several years working at the intersection of physics, engineering, and machine learning, and teaching is what I keep coming back to.

When students I'd helped with AFOQT prep, physics, and AI/ML asked me to build a community where they could study together and ask questions freely, the answer was obvious. FissionLab exists because you asked for it — and because rigorous STEM education should be accessible to people who are serious about it.

Dr. Preston holds a PhD in Nuclear Engineering and has guided students to significant improvements across AFOQT subtests, physics courses, and AI/ML foundations. His approach is built on deep subject mastery, not shortcuts.

PhD
Nuclear Engineering
50+
Students Helped
3
Subject Areas
B.A. Physics — University of California, Berkeley · 2020
M.S. Nuclear Engineering · 2022
Applied AI & Machine Learning
Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering · 2025
Youngest graduate in program history
U.S. Air Force Officer · 6 Years of Service
Commissioned at 19 · Technical & Leadership Roles

Tutoring Philosophy

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Diagnose First
Every student starts with a diagnostic. I don't waste your time reviewing what you already know — we attack your specific weak areas from day one.
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Speed Is a Skill
The AFOQT rewards trained speed as much as knowledge. We drill under real time pressure so test day feels routine, not panicked.
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Understand, Don't Memorize
Memorizing answers won't work — the test varies. I teach the underlying concepts and reasoning so you can answer any variant of the question.
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Honest Feedback
I tell you what the score means, what it will take to improve, and how realistic your timeline is. No empty encouragement — just actionable truth.

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