MIT Nuclear Science Professor Nuno Loureiro Dies After Fatal Shooting at Massachusetts Home

Dec 17, 2025 11:49 am CST

Renowned MIT professor Nuno F. Gomes Loureiro, 47, director of the Plasma Science and Fusion Centre, died following a shooting at his Massachusetts home. The Portuguese physicist, known for groundbreaking work in plasma dynamics and fusion energy research, was shot multiple times on December 15 and succumbed to his injuries the following day. Authorities are conducting an ongoing homicide investigation while colleagues mourn the loss of a brilliant scientist and compassionate mentor.