Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy

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**Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy**

A podcast featuring interviews with experts throughout the Nuclear Energy field, covering advanced technology, economics, policy, industry, and more.

Latest Episodes:

Ep 308: Steven Arndt - Oak Ridge National Laboratory May 12, 2021

Show notes

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

Ep 307: Sama Bilbao y León - World Nuclear Association May 10, 2021

Show notes

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

Ep 306: Zion Lights - Emergency Reactor May 05, 2021

Show notes

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

Ep 305: Bismark Tyobeka - National Nuclear Regulator May 03, 2021

Show notes

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

Ep 304: Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar - American Nuclear Society Apr 28, 2021

Show notes

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

Ep 303: Lars Roobol - RIVM Apr 26, 2021

Show notes

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

Ep 302: Dan Stout - Tennessee Valley Authority Apr 21, 2021

Show notes

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

Ep 301: Brett Rampal - Clean Air Task Force Apr 14, 2021

Show notes

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

Ep 300: Michelle Brechtelsbauer - Energy Impact Center Apr 12, 2021

Show notes

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

Ep 299: Björn Peters - Peters Coll. Apr 07, 2021

Show notes

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

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