Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy

1) Boris' background as a nuclear engineer from Germany and how looking at the energy transition as an opportunity spurred his continuing career in the industry 2) A deep dive into all things Urenco, including its international scope and more 3) Urenco's growth into the medical isotope space and a discussion of SMRs 4) How hydrogen will play a role in the nuclear energy industry

1) A deep dive into Adam's background in engineering, nuclear and consulting, and the variety of projects he worked on 2) The Breakthrough Institute's mission and Adam's step into the research and policy sectors 3) The history of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and how it affects policy today 4) An exploration of the NRC's current ways of operating and how the states may play a role in future po...

1) Rusty's early curiosity about nuclear energy and how it led to him becoming the Director of NEXT Lab at ACU 2) Rusty's initial skepticism about molten salt reactors and how it eventually gave way to interest and execution 3) The landmark meeting with the DOE that moved NEXT Lab's research forward 4) The NRC's process of reviewing applications, as well as how this process could evolve and change...

1) Grace shares her passion for learning, engineering and nuclear energy, as well as nuclear's role in medicine 2) A discussion of the varied and exciting day-to-day life of working in a nuclear power plant 3) Grace's time as a scholarship competitor, her new role as Miss America 2023 and traveling the world 4) The philosophical importance of communication and spiritual fulfillment in a future car...

1) A lively in-person interview detailing Jim's background from music to nuclear law 2) The history of the Atomic Energy Commission and Jim's transition to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission 3) The importance of building relationships, learning the industry, and the role of law in the nuclear landscape 4) Major law-related moments in nuclear to keep an eye on as they develop

1) Tammy's scientific background and how an LLNL outreach event influenced the career trajectory of her highschool self 2) A deep dive into the National Ignition Facility and some of the momentous experiments Tammy has been a part of 3) An explanation of fusion reactions, lasers, and the various components involved in the recent fusion breakthrough 4) Lawrence Livermore's mission to create a fusio...

1) Charles discusses what it was like to grow up with the Oppenheimer legacy and how his Grandfather's life has been captured and represented in history 2) How the Bhagavad Gita, family life and a trip to Corsica fit into Robert Oppenheimer's life story 3) The recent restoration of Robert Oppenheimer's security clearance and how this led to inspiration on Charles' part 4) Charles' founding of The...

1) An overview of Bob's background, his childhood in Brooklyn, and the book which sparked his enduring interest in nuclear 2) Bob's former negotiations with North Korea and how light water reactors fit into the story 3) A deep dive into the varying forms of plutonium and a debate about the intricacies of engineering 4) Bob's views on international safety and the accompanying safety of nuclear powe...

1) Heather's background in Materials Engineering and her path to nuclear 2) A deep dive into misconceptions about nuclear power plants and how Heather overcame her initial skepticism 3) Heather's advocacy and the story of Mothers for Nuclear 4) The saving of Diablo Canyon and predictions for what the future could hold

1) How Mikal's background in shipping led him to the energy industry and the founding of CORE POWER 2) CORE POWER's role in working alongside TerraPower and Southern Company to develop an MSR 3) The innovative designs of floating nuclear and how they fare on the ocean 4) The benefits and potential challenges of working towards a long-term nuclear energy solution

1) Maria's upbringing in Ukraine and how her close proximity to Chernobyl inspired a future career 2) How studying the environment led Maria to feeling at home in the nuclear industry 3) The ins and outs of Maria's role as a Supply Chain Inspection Manager 4) The importance of Nuclear New Build and diversity, equity and inclusion in the nuclear workforce

1) Greg's interest in space leading him to electrical engineering and data recovery and away from fusion… and then back to fusion again 2) The intricacies of fusion and the public's view of its potential   3) The process of working with the NRC and receiving approval for safety procedures 4) SHINE Technologies' ideas, innovation and fusion processes

Derek's fusion background all the way from middle school to his time at MIT How CTFusion differentiates itself from other fusion companies, as well as its various milestones The technical setup of spheromak and tokamak reactors in a fusion setting The overcoming of mechanical and fusion challenges, as well as insights into the future of fusion

Chris Keefer and his work with Canadians for Nuclear Energy The saving of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and its CANDU Reactors How the refurbishment of CANDU Nuclear Reactors and their lifetime shakes out in the political space Chris's nuclear worldview and his very own "Decouple" podcast

1) Kate Fowler's background and early career experience working in nuclear fire protection and safety 2) Kate's expertise in nuclear insurance and how insurance is handled in the nuclear industry   3) How the nuclear insurance industry is preparing for the development of SMRs and AMRs 4) Kate's vision for the future of nuclear energy and the role insurers will play

1) Maria Korsnick's background working as Chief Nuclear Engineer for Constellation   2) A deep dive into NEI's work and Maria's role there 3) A look at the challenges current operators and new nuclear developers are facing in the United States   4) Maria's vision for the future of nuclear energy in the US and globally  

1) Alex Kaufman's background growing up in New York and becoming a writer 2) How Alex approaches writing about scientific topics and communicating complicated technical concepts to an audience   3) Alex's recent articles about nuclear energy and his journey learning and writing about nuclear   4) Alex's vision for the future of clean energy and the role nuclear can play  

1) Edgardo's background growing up in Chile and Canada   2) Edgardo's work in telecommunications consulting and energy economics   3) A deep dive into the economics of nuclear energy and where Edgardo has seen challenges   4) Edgardo's vision for the future of the clean energy transition  

1) David Stearns' early career at the intersection between finance and policy and how that led him to nuclear   2) David's experience working on nuclear projects in the 1990s 3) A deep dive into nuclear financing models and the pros and cons of various routes 4) David's vision for the future of nuclear energy

1) Rep. Donald's background working in finance and his inspiration to join the House of Representatives   2) A deep dive into the role clean, baseload power plays in enabling innovation 3) A look at the roadblocks in current domestic nuclear development and how to overcome those roadblocks 4) Rep. Donald's vision for the future he hopes to help enable

1) Philip Johnson's career working at UxC starting as an analyst and working up to VP of Fuel Cycle   2) A deep dive into uranium markets and UxC's role as a leading data source 3) The impact of geopolitical issues on uranium markets 4) A look at new nuclear development projects and opportunities for SMRs around the world

1) Dominique Minière's long career with EDF and his transition to Ontario Power Generation   2) The relationship between OPG and Global First Power and the work they are doing with USNC 3) An update on OPG's SMR project with GE Hitachi at the Darlington site   4) Dominique's vision for the future of nuclear energy in Canada  

1) Ian Grant's early career working for Babcock and Wilcox in the United Kingdom 2) Ian's move to Canada working with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited   3) CANDU reactor's unique design and the technological advantages they offer   4) Ian's vision for the future of SMRs and nuclear energy development

1) Jim Howe's career path from the Coast Guard to nuclear fuel enrichment   2) A deep dive into the history of Centrus Energy and their unique role in the nuclear fuel cycle   3) How Jim's role in government relations contributes to Centrus' overall mission   4) Jim's vision for the future of nuclear energy and nuclear fuel  

1) Brett Plummer walks us through his career evolution starting in the naval nuclear program   2) Brett's role at NB Power and the steps he's taken to help them drive towards excellence   3) SMR development in New Brunswick and NB Power's work with Moltex and ARC Canada 4) Brett's vision for the future of nuclear power in Canada and around the world