Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy

1) A look at Steven Arndt's early studies in nuclear instrumentation & controls and probabilistic risk assessments 2) How the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has adapted to a changing industry over the years 3) What the regulation change or exemption process looks like for new reactor licensees  4) How the American Nuclear Society is working to get nuclear on a level playing field in the energy indu...

1) Sama's introduction to the energy industry and how she got hooked on nuclear 2) The study of heat transfer correlation between corium and concrete in a core meltdown 3) How to address the system cost of energy technologies and factor in decarbonization 4) Why it's important to get nuclear energy included in Europe's sustainable financing taxonomy

1) What led Zion Lights to change her mind and dedicate her life to sharing nuclear with others 2) Why traditional conversations surrounding nuclear limit our ability to stop climate change 3) A sneak peek into Zion's new grassroots movement, Emergency Reactor 4) How to take action against climate change and participate during a pandemic

1) How Dr. Bismark Tyobeka's early interest in physics led him into the study of radiation and nuclear reactors 2) A brief history of nuclear technology development in South Africa 3) The importance of collaboration in Dr. Tyobeka's professional development 4) What the future of nuclear looks like in South Africa, and some global insights

1) What led Mary Lou to shift from teaching high school students to a joint appointment at Idaho National Labs and Idaho State University  2) Her work in South Africa at the Pebble Bed Modular Reactor 3) Mary Lou's involvement in the American Nuclear Society from member to president  4) The many applications of nuclear and opportunities it offers for the future 

1) Why Lars Roobol's early interest in radiation was triggered by the incident at Chernobyl 2) How the material test reactor in the Netherlands contributes to nuclear medicine 3) A comparison of risk communication and public perception of nuclear and other industries 4) Lars discusses some market incentives to encourage clean energy across sectors

1) Dan's early work in various uranium enrichment methods and technologies 2) The origin of the TVA and its unique model within the U.S. government   3) The TVA's work on the Clinch River Nuclear Technology Park 4) Innovative approaches to site permitting, advanced construction methods, and supporting new nuclear

  1) Brett's first introduction to nuclear as a University of Florida undergraduate 2) Brett's career transition from nuclear engineer to nuclear policy expert  3) The Clean Air Task Force's role in supporting nuclear energy as a tool to decarbonize the energy grid  4) The future of nuclear energy and projects that Brett is excited to see become a reality    

1) Michelle's career spanning from engineering to public policy  2) The Energy Impact Center's (EIC) work and partnering with the University of Michigan for the Nuclear Grand Prize Challenge  3) An update on the Nuclear Grand Prize Challenge and other EIC projects  4) Michelle's work on Open100 and her goals for the future of the project

1. Björn's career as an energy financier  2. Björn's introduction to nuclear energy, shifting from a critic to advocate  3. The German Energiewende policy and its impact on the country's energy makeup  4. Challenges nuclear energy faces in Germany and efforts to expand nuclear around the world 

1) Rolls Royce's broad scope of work in aircrafts, defense, and power  2) Alan's role in helping to develop Rolls Royce's nuclear program  3) Rolls Royce's plan to develop an SMR by 2029 4) The nuances and challenges of financing new nuclear projects   

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1. Chris' background growing up in Canada and becoming an activist   2. Chris' career as a doctor and the prevalence of nuclear medicine   3. The linear-no-threshold hypothesis and commonly held misconceptions about nuclear  4. Chris' role as a nuclear advocate in Canada and his hopes for the future of the pro-nuclear movement

Director-General Grossi's career as a diplomat and early introduction to nuclear  The IAEA's work covering all facets of atomic energy  Global perceptions of nuclear energy and the IAEA's role in shepherding newcomer countries through the process of acquiring nuclear energy  Director-General Grossi's vision for the future of nuclear and the role it will play in the clean energy transition 

  1. Dr. Ameri's background as a radiation oncologist  2. Dr. Ameri's initial introduction to low-dose radiation as a COVID-19 pneumonia treatment 3. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran 4. Dr. Ameri's goals to expand this treatment and push forward further trials     

1) Early uses of radiation in medicine  2) The use of low-dose radiation to treat cancer 3) Dr. Khan's work treating COVID-19 related pneumonia with low-dose radiation  4) Global efforts to begin clinical trials treating COVID-19 related pneumonia with low-dose radiation and the challenges of using this treatment off protocol 

1) The use of radiation as a treatment for cancer and various benign diseases. 2) Cytokine release syndrome, the cytokine storm, and the body's inflammatory response to COVID-19.  3) The use of low-dose radiation to treat COVID-19 related pneumonia and historical uses of radiation to treat pneumonia.  4) Current challenges to using low-dose radiation to treat COVID-19 related pneumonia. 

1) The impacts of COVID-19 on the immune system 2) The use of low dose radiation (LDR) to treat COVID-19 related pneumonia and the historical precedence for this treatment 3) The importance of accurately weighing risk versus benefits when evaluating the use of radiation in medical procedures 4) Misconceptions about radiation and the important role it plays in medicine 

1. Facundo Deluchi introduces Argentina's nuclear program and its impact worldwide through technology export  2. The role of INVAP in Argentina's nuclear program and throughout the international market 3. Why the specific needs of developing countries must be considered in energy infrastructure development  4. How the International Framework for Nuclear Energy Cooperation brings different nuclear...

Nick Smith joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear to discuss:  1) How Nick Smith's early professional career on the football field led him to the energy industry in an unconventional way 2) Nick reflects on his personal discovery of nuclear power and how it led to a major career shift to advanced nuclear R&D 3) An overview of the current projects underway at the National Reactor Inn...

John Jackson joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear to discuss:  1) John Jackson shares his experience growing up living off-the-grid and how he got involved in mechanical engineering and fracture mechanics. 2) How John reconnected with the Idaho National Lab and got involved with the Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear.  3) How the GAIN vouchers connect nuclear technology...

Christine King joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear to discuss:  1) Christine King reflects on her time at EPRI where she focused on solving inherited material problems related to the use of Alloy 600 in steam generators.  2) Christine shares her personal journey to find purpose and how it impacted her career path in the nuclear sector. 3) The role of GAIN in the nuclear sector an...

Dave Amerine joins Jadwiga on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear to discuss:  1) David Amerine reflects on how his time in the Navy led to a broad career in the nuclear sector and shares the keys to building a safety-conscious work environment. 2) Lessons learned from years spent resolving management and operational issues at various nuclear facilities and how David led his teams through chal...

Theo Nii Okai joins Olu on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Theo Nii Okai recaps his career with the Volta River Authority and describes how Ghana began its path energy diversification.  2) How nuclear power will serve Ghana's commitment to climate change and support regional economic development. 3) Ghana's progress through the IAEA milestones and what it means for the Sub-Saharan regi...