Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing The World Experts On Nuclear Energy

Craig Piercy joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Craig Piercy looks back on how his experience in policy led him to get involved with the American Nuclear Society 2) How the American Nuclear Society addresses challenging nuclear issues such as research funding and the public’s understanding of radiation 3) Craig analyzes the differences between risk-informed decisions related to COVID-19 and nuclear radiation and waste 4) Why nuclear power needs to be integral in combating climate change and the technical solutions that will get us there Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and here on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Elizabeth Muller joins Jadwiga on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Liz’s engagement in climate change research with Berkeley Earth 2) Waste disposal start-up called Deep Isolation and horizontal drilling technology 3) Entrepreneurial experience of entering spent fuel management field 4) Challenges of waste disposal and future plans Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and here on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Paul Dickman joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Paul Dickman provides an overview of his introduction to the nuclear space and his experience in nuclear waste and national security 2) How the Japanese government and electric utility managed the clean-up and community revitalization in the aftermath of Fukushima 3) A look at the concerns about dual use nuclear technology and how safeguard reviews are used to account for nuclear material 4) Conversations about radioactive waste and which different nuclear waste storage solutions were considered and vetted Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and here on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Hee Yong Lee joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Hee Yong Lee explains how Korea initially got involved in nuclear power plant development and the implementation of different reactor technologies 2) How Korea has achieved harmony among the nuclear reactor builders and the role standardization in successful contracting 3) A look into priorities of different stakeholders when it comes to nuclear power plant construction and operation, specifically in Korean communities 4) Why Korea’s nuclear development has slowed down and opportunities for bringing nuclear energy to new, developing regions Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Janne Wallenius joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Janne Wallenius introduces his research at KTH in Stockholm, Sweden, focused on nuclear fuel development, and how it led him to lead-cooled reactor technology 2) How disclosure of Russian lead-cooled reactor technology impacted global research, leading to the creation of Janne’s advanced reactor designs and his company, LeadCold 3) Why material science is crucial to the long-term success of advanced reactor designs, with a focus on corrosion and irradiation tolerance 4) Janne provides an inside look into the process of commercializing a new reactor design and how he plans to bring it to market Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Canon Bryan joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Canon Bryan explores his introduction to the natural resources industry and how it led him to a finance career in mining 2) How global industrialization led to a financial boom in the uranium mining sector 3) Canon maps out his five year path to discovering a new economical nuclear technology: molten salt reactors 4) A look at the economic viability of molten salt reactors as a competitor to natural gas power plants across the globe Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Leslie Compton Kass joins Olu on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Leslie Kass is the Executive Vice President of the Technical center at TC Energy, working to make sure TC Energy is a learning organization. She also sits on the board of Bruce nuclear power plant, which TC energy is a joint investor.  2) Leslie believes now is the best time for energy companies to embrace effective communication strategies for the public and the local communities that they work in, taking an active role in telling the story of how they as the nuclear industry are adding value to the economy and providing clean-carbon free energy.  3) Nuclear energy will remain an important part of the energy mix for many years to come, as nuclear is one of the most viable options for baseload capacity while generating zero emissions.  4) Leslie recalls her time spent at NEI during the Fukushima accident and the crisis control she was part of managing, the responsibility of communicating and getting real facts out to a panicking pu

Suzanne Jaworowski joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) How Suzanne went from politics to energy 2) How she observed the way Indiana’s economics and energy affected each other 3) Bringing energy security to the U.S. and around the world 4) What is the best way to help provide energy security? 5) What is the Department of Energy doing to help communicate about nuclear energy? 6) Where is nuclear in 15 years? Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Steve Nesbit joins Olu on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1. Over 35 years and counting in the nuclear industry, 2. The role of climate change, carbon emissions, and other factors in bring nuclear back into the conversation) 3. Steve runs through the projects he worked on while at duke energy that had the most impact on himself and his career. 4. Steve discusses his time leading the spent fuel management division at Duke Energy. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Edouard Hourcade joins Jadwiga on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1)  Edouard’s background 2) Sodium Fast Reactor development and ASTRID project 3) Intellectual property and public communication after closing ASTRID program 4) Jules Horowitz reactor Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

John Ahlberg joins Olu on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) John Ahlberg introduces the social landscape of Sweden and gives us a brief into the public understanding and acceptance of nuclear energy. 2) How the idea for Kärnfull Energi, Sweden's first 100% nuclear electricity provider, came to John and his co-founder Christian, and how they set up the company and have been making positive waves since. 3) Outlook for Kärnfull Energi as they continue to grow, plans for the future of the company, and John's personal motivations for choosing the nuclear industry even though he has a different educational and professional background. 4) The importance of correct information passed on to the public so people understand the benefits of nuclear energy and begin the first steps in correcting the public discourse in Sweden. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Katie Tubb joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Katie Tubb discusses her journey into the nuclear energy sector, from an intern who admitted to know nothing about where energy comes from to to an advocate for innovative energy and environment policy. 2) Katie Tubb shares her passion for nuclear technology, the issues with the nuclear industry assuaging people’s fears without educating them, and what the Heritage Foundation is doing to educate America on the nuclear industry. 3) Katie Tubb discusses the Blue Ribbon Commission’s report and the fundamental errors in the Nuclear Waste Policy Act and how Finland has used consent-based siting successfully. 4) Katie Tubb shares her optimistic outlook on the future of nuclear waste in the United States. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Clinton Carter joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Modernizing Comanche Peak and More  2) Nuclear Safety Requirements and What Needs to Change  3) A New Industry Demonstration and the Role of Machine Learning in Nuclear  4) The Importance of the Legacy Fleet  Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Scott Hsu joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Plasma Physics & Magnetic Reconnection  2) Fusion Programs at ARPA-E  3) Experiments in Electromagnetic Physics  4) Technical and Economic Feasibility of Fusion  Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Julian Gadano joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Incorporating sociology into the nuclear sector 2) The Argentinian nuclear sector’s structure and reinvigorating the industry 3) The CAREM SMRs and the plan to commercialize and export these power reactors 4) Working towards a new nuclear by creating the need for nuclear power and supporting young nuclear professionals Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Bret Kugelmass is interviewed by Robert Dillon about the OPEN100 project presented by the Energy Impact Center. Learn more about OPEN100 at www.open-100.com

Host Bret Kugelmass shares an update on when Titans of Nuclear will return from hiatus, what the Energy Impact Center has been working on in the interim, and delivers a live reading of his recently published op-ed "Want to stop climate change? Embrace the nuclear option."

Andrew Sherry joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Andrew Sherry and Bret Kugelmass discuss nuclear history in the UK starting with magnox power stations and advanced gas-cooled reactors through the “dash for gas” in the 1980s and today's Nuclear Innovation Program. 2) The UK is the first country to agree to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. How nuclear could be an affordable solution by using a fleet approach, advanced manufacturing, and modular construction. 3) Andrew Sherry shares six key ways to promote nuclear innovation and affordability after a cross-sector innovation roundtable including technology, leadership, collaboration, risk, financing, and regulation. 4) How to implement innovation from other sectors and what the nuclear industry can learn from the US space industry and Elon Musk Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Adrienne Kelbie joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Adrienne’s uncommon route to the nuclear sector via the Lottery Fund 2) How the Office of Nuclear Regulation (ONR) is modernizing to engage in Advanced Nuclear Technologies (ANT) and increase accessibility 3) Changing the UK nuclear regulation process to decrease cost and foster innovation 4) Securing the future of the ONR by diversifying employee skill sets and focusing on outcomes Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Sainati Tristano joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) How Tristano Sainati transitioned from engineering to nuclear licensing regulation and what nuclear licensing frameworks are. 2) The prescriptive-based approach and performance-based approach to nuclear regulatory frameworks and how they may discourage innovation and nuclear competitiveness against other energy sources 3) The history of how international nuclear regulation began, spurred by the Chernobyl accident, and the lasting effects of a conservative approach to nuclear safety even today 4) How the future of nuclear power depends upon a perspective shift from innovation to legislation, requires mass production to reduce nuclear cost, needs a climate change led strategy, and requires governments to be brave. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.