Cheng Chen and Yuntian Teng (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Mining and minerals engineering assistant professor Cheng Chen (right) with research assistant and doctoral candidate Yuntian Teng is leading a fundamental study into underground permeability that can help society harness nuclear energy as a safe, stable, and secure energy source. Credit Virginia Tech Usage Restrictions Credit Virginia Tech License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.