The Kronos Fusion Energy Podcast

In this episode of the Kronos Fusion Energy Podcast , Philippe Lebrun joins Priyanca Ford to discuss cryogenics, superconducting magnets, and particle accelerator technology—and how these systems quietly underpin modern science and energy research. With more than four decades at CERN, Philippe played a foundational role in the development and industrialization of superconducting accelerator system...

In this episode of the Kronos Fusion Energy Podcast , we are joined by Jack Dongarra , one of the foundational architects of modern high-performance scientific computing and the 2021 winner of the ACM A.M. Turing Award , the highest honor in computer science. Jack Dongarra is internationally recognized for his pioneering contributions to numerical linear algebra and high-performance computing, inc...

In this episode, Dr. Konstantin Batygin, a distinguished planetary scientist and professor at Caltech, delves into the latest advancements in fusion energy, the potential of the upcoming Vera Rubin Observatory in discovering Planet X, and the transformative role of artificial intelligence and quantum computing in scientific research. He also shares insights into his ongoing research on Jupiter's f...

In this episode, we feature Sushma Bhatia, a Board Advisor at Kronos Fusion Energy with a wealth of experience in environment and legislative affairs. With a career spanning over two decades, Sushma's expertise bridges the worlds of public service, consulting, startups, and leading technology firms. She currently serves as the Director of GTM Sales Tools at Google, where she leads a team of produc...

In this episode, we feature Ruben Fair, a Board Advisor at Kronos Fusion Energy and a leading expert in magnet design and magnetic shielding. With a career spanning over three decades, Ruben's experience is rooted in both industrial and research-based roles. He has led significant projects at Oxford Instruments, General Electric Power Conversion, and Jefferson Laboratory, contributing to the desig...

In this episode, we talk with Carl Weggel, a central figure at Kronos Fusion Energy and the lead designer of our patented S.M.A.R.T. Fusion Generators. Carl has over fifty years of experience in tokamak and fusion generator design. We discuss his journey from working with the legendary Dr. D. Bruce Montgomery at MIT on the Alcator 'C' tokamak to his role as Chief Scientist at Kronos. Carl's Profil...

In this episode of the Kronos Fusion Energy Podcast, I'm joined by Martin Owens, our Chief Strategy Officer and Board Advisor. With over 35 years of experience in advanced nuclear reactors and project management, Martin brings a wealth of knowledge to our team. Currently, he's a Senior Director at Los Alamos National Laboratory, leading capital project execution. Before joining Kronos Fusion Energ...

In this episode of the Kronos Fusion Energy Podcast, I'm joined by Paul Weiss, our Chief Material Scientist and Board Advisor. Paul is a distinguished nanoscientist and material science expert with a career marked by groundbreaking achievements. He has co-authored over 400 research publications, holds more than 40 patents, and has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards. Currently affilia...

Excited to share our latest Kronos Fusion Energy Podcast episode featuring Dr. Gerald Kulcinski, a visionary in fusion energy and a distinguished member of our team as a Board Member and Plasma Systems Engineer. With over fifty years at the helm of aneutronic fusion research, especially with helium-3, Dr. Kulcinski embodies the spirit of innovation that drives us at Kronos Fusion Energy. In this e...

In this enlightening episode of the Kronos Fusion Energy Podcast, we sit down with Jon Greenwood, a trailblazer in the technology industry and the visionary CTO at Kronos Fusion Energy. Discover Jon's unique journey from artist and musician to leading the charge in fusion technology development. He shares his insights on blending creativity with technology, the evolution of software development, a...

Dive into the dynamic world of fusion energy with 'Building Tomorrow: The Bob Weggel Fusion Frontier.' Join renowned fusion energy expert Bob Weggel as he explores the latest developments, challenges, and breakthroughs in the field. Each episode, At Kronos Fusion Energy, Bob Weggel is the lead designer of our 40-Tesla Magnet System. This system is essential for Aneutronic Helium-3 Fusion. Bob and...