Christian Arguello's research is related to the Very-Small, Long -Life, Modular (VSLLIM) reactor previously developed at the Institute for Space and Nuclear Power Studies, University of New Mexico. His focus is to investigate the core neutronics analyses investigateing alternative fuel forms such as U/ZrH.
Additionaly, Christian participates in the research team at ISNPS assisting with research to develop advanced lightweight heat rejection systems for space nuclear power systems.