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 industry

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) The impact of Fukushima on Victor Nian's career path in the nuclear industry 2) A regional look at the risks and benefits of expanding nuclear energy in Southeast Asia 3) Singapore's focus on energy efficiency as an urban island state 4) How small modular reactors could change Singapore's nuclear power development

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 stakeholders together to strengthen the worldwide industry

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 Innovation Center (NRIC) to enable advanced reactor demonstrations 4) The role of the Zero Power Physics Reactor (ZPPR) and the Experimental Breeder Reactor-II (EBR-II) dome in the future of advanced nuclear Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

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 developers and the resources available at the National Labs. 4) Why the nuclear industry must unite to work towards demonstrations of new nuclear technology to fight climate change globally. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

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 and the many ways it supports developers, investors, end users, and government programs. 4) A look at how new technology demonstrations and regulation reform will lead to the new nuclear market. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

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 challenging obstacles. 3) David highlights some of the ways the nuclear industry has communicated well to share lessons learned, but makes a call to action for better public education on nuclear power. 4) How new nuclear technologies and small modular reactors will upend the nuclear industry and provide a path towards nuclear as a broadbase, reliable electricity source. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

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 region of West Africa. 4) How Africa is combating climate change for the good of the planet. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Ed Lyman joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Ed Lyman reflects on the path that led him from physics to energy policy and how the Union of Concerned Scientists got started. 2) Ed discusses the cause and effect of the Fukushima accident and the long-term impacts on the industry. 3) A look at the responsibilities of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in the commercial nuclear power sector. 4) Ed identifies some of the challenges of tracking radiation exposure and different tools available to critically analyze the data. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Diane Cameron joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Diane Cameron shares her initial thoughts about nuclear energy and why she changed her mind, committing her career to the technology. 2) A review of Canada's nuclear roadmap and how Diane helped it evolved into an action plan with a timeline. 3) Why Canada values its relationships with communities and stakeholders and how it impacts decision-making across the nuclear sector. 4) Diane highlights some of Canada's timelines for establishing new nuclear power technologies on and off the grid. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Vladimir Artisyuk joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Vladimir Artisyuk reflects on what it was like growing up in a Soviet Union town surrounded by nuclear technology and how it impacted his career choice. 2) Vladimir shares his path to three PhD's in the nuclear sector and his areas of study. 3) How global experiences improve international relations and Russia's mission to bring nuclear education to the world. 4) Russia's strategy to fight climate change through innovative energy technologies. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Kamal Araj joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) How Kamal Araj became involved with the nuclear sector and his mission to bring the technology to his home country of Jordan. 2) A look at Jordan's current energy sources and the country's first research reactor. 3) Insight into which SMR's Jordan is currently considering and how they measure up to current energy sources. 4) Kamal's perspective into why nuclear energy is a critical response to global climate change. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Roy Payne joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Roy Payne introduces the UK's Radioactive Waste Management division and how he became head of stakeholder engagement. 2) Why geological disposal of radioactive waste is a social and political issue, not a technical one. 3) Roy's perspective on how to create a partnership with a community and engage them in long-term decision making. 4) How to shift the conversation about radioactive waste storage from short-term political decision-making to long-term community investment. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Seth Kofi Debrah joins Olu on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Seth Kofi Debrah shares his path into the nuclear power sector and his role in established a nuclear development plan for Ghana 2) A look at how supply chain development for the nuclear sector impacts the electrification of the Sub-Saharan African region 3) How the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission is focusing on educating its young citizens and preparing for an industrialized future 4) An overview of the challenges and opportunities in Ghana as it looks to bring its first nuclear power plant online Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Greg Cameron joins Olu on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

J'Tia Hart joins Olu on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Dr. J'Tia Hart shares her path into the nuclear industry and introduces highlights of her early career. 2) Why perception and conversation are vital to the future of nuclear power domestically and globally. 3) How Dr. Hart is challenging historical demographics in the nuclear industry by advocating for underrepresented groups & encouraging others. 4) What policies are required for the U.S. to make progress in the nuclear field and how it impacts nuclear development internationally. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Lee Causey joins Olu on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Joining Duke Energy out of college and getting involved with NAYGN. 2) Becoming president of NAYGN and leading on advocacy for the nuclear industry. 3) Attracting a younger generation to the nuclear industry through innovation. 4) Providing relevant and accurate information to educate the public about nuclear energy. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

John Lindberg joins Olu on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) John's career in nuclear spanning academia, industry, and politics. 2) Dedication to addressing radiophobia and the effects it has on the nuclear industry and social communities. 3) Developing communication strategies that get at the heart of key issues. 4) Reaching out to a broader audience and younger demographic about nuclear energy. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Anton Simeonov joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Anton reviews his resume in the nuclear industry and provides a brief overview of Bulgaria's nuclear power history 2) Why new nuclear projects have struggled in Bulgaria and the possibilities of bringing in new technologies 3) A call to action for nuclear industry stakeholders to ensure the long time stability and success of nuclear power 4) The strengths and challenges of working in the energy industry in Bulgaria's current economic climate Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Gabriele Voigt joins Jadwiga on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

1) Amir's career from mechanical engineer to president of Orano TN 2) How Orano's integrated supply chain functions 3) Reasons behind poor public opinion on nuclear energy 4) Trends in government where nuclear is becoming more competitive

1) David Poston's entrance into a career in space reactor development and how NASA's Kilopower project came to be 2) The importance of simplicity in nuclear reactor designs and why David Poston committed to the use of a Stirling engine in his reactor prototypes 3) Future applications of the KRUSTY reactor experiment and why nuclear power is vital to space colonization 4) A summary of results from the DUFF and KRUSTY reactor experiments and what made them successful programs

Javier Guerra joins Jadwiga on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Tecnatom and its lines of action 2) Insights into the Long Term Operation of power plants 3) Spanish Nuclear Society and its efforts in educating the public 4) Digitalization, SMRs, Accident Tolerant Fuel and other new technologies that Tecnatom contributes to. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

1) Nathan's career at Rolls-Royce 2) Foratom and its working groups focusing on up-to-date issues of nuclear in Europe 3) Supply chain issues and Research & Innovation in nuclear 4) The power of being a member in a nuclear society

Rich Deakin joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Rich Deakins looks back on how his education in metallurgy led him into operations management in nuclear fuel manufacturing 2) A look at how Rich brought success to some of nuclear fuel manufacturing's biggest operations challenges in the UK 3) Why the UK is pursuing small modular reactor technology and how manufacturing methods can impact the success of the industry 4) Rich explains how the combination of government and private investments has decreased nationwide emissions and fed into the nuclear supply chain Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Chris Colbert joins Jadwiga on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Experiences in construction of fossil fuel plants and US-EPR project 2) The partnerships and new markets that NuScale is exploring 3) The position of NuScale and Light Water Technologies in the future nuclear industry 4) The optimization of manufacturing and future goals of NuScale Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and here on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Roger Howsley joins Olu on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Roger tells Olu about his career from his start in health physics to becoming director of WINS. 2) Roger describes how he has witnessed the change of perception go from negative to positive and negative again during his career. 3) Roger describes the mission of WINS, security management and their relationship to the IAEA. 4) WINS is trying to normalize attitudes towards nuclear security by breaking down communication barriers and integrating with safety. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and here on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

David Otwoma joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) The birth of Kenya's Radiation Protection Board and David Otwoma's responsibilities as a radiation protection officer 2) A look into how David's international travels as a safeguards inspector influenced his advisorship to Kenya's national government 3) Kenya's challenges in increasing electricity supply nationwide and how recent steps will ensure better access to electricity 4) David lays out the steps that need to be taken to retain talented young professionals in Kenya, with nuclear power as a key element Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and here on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Donald Carlson joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Donald shares his introduction to HTGR technology under the mentorship of Professor Rudolf Schulten 2) How misconceptions of graphite fires affection public understanding of nuclear accidents 3) Why spent fuel pool storage is the riskiest part of light water nuclear reactors 4) How public perception, cost, and existing political structures impact nuclear policy around the world Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and here on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

In the final episode of the Nuclear Technology Series, Bret, Ed Pheil, and Andrew Daniels discuss the less common reactor uses and types such as for space travel, medical purposes, and everything in between. Be sure to listen to the previous episodes on Molten Salt, High-Temperature Gas, and Liquid Metal Reactors.

In part three of the Nuclear Technology Series, Bret continues his conversation with Andrew Daniels and Ed Pheil to discuss liquid metal reactors. Be sure to check out the first two installments of this series where the three discuss high temperature gas reactors and molten salt reactors.

In part two of our special Nuclear Technology Series, Bret, Andrew and Ed reconvene to discuss how molten salt reactors operate, the distinctions between which kinds they are, what type of salt is in them, and more. Be sure to check out part one in this series on high temperature gas reactors.

In the first episode of a four-part special miniseries, Bret Kugelmass invites Andrew Daniels (Author, After Fukushima) and Ed Pheil (Chief Technology Officer, Elysium Industries) to discuss nuclear technology. In this first episode, the three discuss high temperature gas reactors.