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James Petrosky, Ph.D.: Nuclear Power, The Future of Energy Security
Season 3 · Episode 215

James Petrosky, Ph.D.: Nuclear Power, The Future of Energy Security

NucleCast · ANWA Deterrence Center

April 22, 202534m 44s

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Show Notes

Jim Petrosky discusses the critical need for resilient energy infrastructure in the face of potential threats like EMP attacks in this episode. He explores the lessons learned from Europe's energy grid modernization, the future of nuclear power, and the challenges of public perception and political will surrounding nuclear energy. The conversation emphasizes the importance of small modular reactors and the need for a dynamic energy grid that can adapt to changing demands and threats.

Dr. Petrosky is the President of the National Institute for Deterrence Studies (NIDS). He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Engineering Physics where he developed experimental techniques for the prediction of damage to electronic devices and materials. He has substantial technical expertise in pulsed radiation effects and nuclear weapon survivability, with an emphasis on radiation effects on electronics and electromagnetic pulse.

Previously, Dr. Petrosky served at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) where he achieved the academic rank of Professor of Nuclear Engineering. At AFIT he sustained an ABET accredited Nuclear Engineering program serving the unique military and civilian advanced education requirements for the DoD.

Dr. Petrosky has published in 96 public and government classified peer-reviewed journals. He retired from the U.S. Army in 2004 as a Lieutenant Colonel, after serving as an Engineer Officer and Nuclear Research Officer.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Resilient Energy Infrastructure

02:11 The Importance of Energy Resilience

05:40 Learning from Europe's Energy Grid

11:46 The Future of Nuclear Power

20:24 Challenges in Nuclear Energy Adoption

25:56 Wishes for the Future of Nuclear Energy

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