Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy

In the Titans of Nuclear Chernobyl podcast series, we'll sit down with experts in the field of nuclear energy to take a dive into the HBO television series "Chernobyl". This is episode zero, featuring Titan Bret Kugelmass. Naomi and Michelle discuss with Bret how the Energy Impact Center and Titans of Nuclear podcast are responding to the recent release of HBO's miniseries "Chernobyl", a discussio...

In this episode, we discuss... How Seth Moulton's background in physics and the Marines led to a political career Role of science in Congress and decision making Ways Congress encourages innovation to fund technical solutions Effect of automation on the American workforce and why an education revolution is the key to success How the green technology revolution affects energy, climate and national...

In this episode, we discuss... Bill Foster's background as an entrepreneur and physicist An unintentional discovery Foster made while searching for proton decay Role of the FERMI National Accelerator Lab in the particle physics world How two generations of Fosters used their scientific expertise in public service roles Resources available to Congress for technical evaluation of specialty topics Wh...

In this episode, we discuss... How Juan EibenSchutz Hartman's engineering background led to a career in nuclear Why Mexico considered adding nuclear power to its energy mix and how it was achieved Mexico's development of a decision analysis program through the Stanford Research Institute How public perception of nuclear technology became rooted in mistrust and what the nuclear community is doing t...

In this episode, we discuss... Bob Ichord's entrance into international energy research How the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) brings rural electrification to Southeast Asia How Chernobyl affected global safety and policy for nuclear reactors The future of US nuclear power export and import markets Nuclear's role in urbanization and growth in developing countries Result...

In this episode, we discuss... Jeff Navin's high school dream of becoming a politician Changes in the energy policymaking atmosphere during the Obama Administration How politicization of climate change made the carbon emissions problem worse Strategically using advanced reactors to start climate conversations and get policymakers on board How setting a 100% clean energy goal will promote competiti...

In this episode, we discuss... How Bob Walker's career in the Canadian Department of National Defence led to his role as a nuclear energy leader Role of the National Research Universal Reactor (NRU) in radioactive medical isotope production for the global healthcare market Current status of CANada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) reactor refurbishment around Canada Why Canada pursued CANDU and pressurize...

In this episode, we discuss... How Margie's upbringing influenced her career How nuclear export licensing works and why it's important to the safe handling and security of nuclear materials Why it was important for Margie to consider transboundary effects of Fukushima when negotiating to affirm the IAEA's post-Fukushima frameworks How the Supreme Court's post-Fukushima ruling against the NRC's Was...

In this episode, we discuss... How a high school project on propulsion led to Marc Nichol's career in nuclear energy Responsibilities and considerations for managing spent fuel on-site and off-site A comparison of costs and markets for small modular reactors (SMR's) and micro-reactors How Alaska is preparing for deployment of groundbreaking micro-reactor technology Future capabilities of the nucle...

In this episode, we discuss... How Akira Tokuhiro's interest in race car design inspired him to study nuclear engineering Research for the Japanese sodium cooled fast reactor How nuclear energy safety culture and public risk perception compares to other industries Responsibilities of being a director and licensed operator of a university experimental reactor Safety challenges of graphite-moderated...

In this episode, we discuss... Jackie's collegiate upbringing in North Carolina pursuing International Relations Jackie's transition into nuclear energy studies in graduate school and her Graduate Thesis on "Nuclear Disinheritance" How Jackie gained experience in nuclear at the Stimson Center  The development of the Organizational Governance Template for Nuclear Security Jackie's work at Third Way...

In this episode, we discuss... How Evan Sengbusch's background in physics led him to his current role as President of Phoenix Production of lower energy, higher current deuteron accelerators as neutron sources The roles preserving research reactors and producing a domestic supply of Molybdenum 99 play in the nation's medical industry New capabilities of thermal neutron imaging and fast neutron ima...

In this episode, we discuss... The role of the Atomic Energy Corporation in South Africa's nuclear development System challenges of dramatically scaling nuclear technology Innovative nuclear solutions to service the vast population differences in South Africa Germany's role in educating and supporting South Africa's pebble-bed nuclear reactor Groundbreaking postgraduate nuclear programs Mulder fou...

In this episode, we discuss... How Three Mile Island and the oil embargo influenced Shane to pursue nuclear engineering How Shane helped support university test reactors through his role at the Office of Nuclear Energy How tritium influenced the history behind the Office of New Production Reactors national security program Creating a roadmap for Generation IV reactor development and deployment How...

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In this episode, we discuss... How nuclear engineering and health physics are connected in education and industry Insight into radiation protection design and emergency planning How Susan Landahl broke down gender barriers in nuclear power plant operation Models, such as the linear no-threshold theory, which are used to analyze radiation dosage and related health effects The role of virtual realit...

In this episode, we discuss... Kathleen Barron's background in nuclear and how she came to be Senior Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Exelon How the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) restructured the electricity industry to become more competitive Assessing legal sustainability of changes to energy infrastructure How FERC manages concerns related to market rates and...

In this episode, we discuss... Fewell's law background that led him towards the energy industry Fewell's first position with the NRC, and the responsibilities, experiences and relationships he accumulated while there Fewell's transition into the private sector working for Exelon Generation Fewell's cases with Exelon revolving around Security, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Generation Nation – Ex...

In this episode, we discuss... Mara Levy's personal journey through the nuclear industry and her day-to-day at Exelon The impact of hands-on education for nuclear engineering students What the new fuel receipt process looks like in preparation for a nuclear refueling outage Roles and responsibilities of an on-site reactor engineer Why power descents at nuclear plants are needed and how they are co...

In this episode, we discuss... How Michael Gallagher entered the power generation industry The different management roles at a nuclear power plant The differences between boiling water reactors and pressurized water reactors Methods for controlling radiation and shaping power in a boiling water reactor The effects of fuel design and core efficiency on nuclear fuel consumption Requirements for a nu...

In this episode we discuss... Marilyn Kray's personal journey through the nuclear industry How different engineering disciplines collaborate to make a nuclear plant operate The role of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in the design and construction of nuclear power plants How the culture between utilities and regulators in the nuclear industry has evolved over time What it takes to prepare and ex...

In this episode we discuss... An overview of Exelon Generation's developmental history and successful expansion across the US A glimpse into Hanson's upbringing throughout his childhood and academic pursuits in nuclear engineering in Madison, Wisconsin Hanson's experiences in his first position as a nuclear engineer with the Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station, and his professional climb towards his...

In this episode we discuss... Why South Korea's partnership with ABB-Combustion Engineering has been so successful Why uniting utilities under one umbrella might be the best way to cut costs in the nuclear power industry

In this episode we discuss... Being a pro-nuclear scientist in the scientific community

In this episode we discuss... Michael Reichenberger's entrance into the nuclear industry as a mechanical engineer How fission detectors measure neutrons in nuclear reactors The design, development, and deployment of Micro-Pocket Fission Detectors in a test reactor Advantages of the Advanced Test Reactor for nuclear fuels and materials testing Benefits of real-time sensors in test reactors and how...