Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

Technology
**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 143: Paula Maguire, Ontario Power Generation Mar 21, 2019

Show notes

In this episode we discuss...

How Paula Maguire worked her way up to become a training manager for Ontario Power Generation
The purpose and structure of a utility training organization
How collaboration between utility stations can impact a plant's operations and the nuclear industry as a whole
How to inspire your utility workforce and maximize their value at the station
The importance of leadership in a highly technical field such as nuclear energy
The purpose of operational safety analyses and how they differ across the globe
The impact of transparency and open communication in the nuclear industry

Ep 142: Sean Donnelly, UBattery Mar 20, 2019

Show notes

In this episode we discuss...

How Sean Donnelly was inspired by the dynamic and unique challenges of the nuclear industry
How AR can help improve human efficiency in nuclear
The important role Kinectrics has played in helping to develop nuclear technology
How the U-Battery is revolutionizing the future of nuclear reactors
Why triso fuels are the best choice for the U-Battery
Kinectrics' hopes to deploy the U-Battery in Canada and the U.K. simultaneously
Why placing U-Batteries at Chalk River and Urenco would be the best models for what this technology can do for costs and power generation
Nuclear's pivotal role in the future of clean energy

Ep 141: Doug Jensen, Cameco Corporation Mar 19, 2019

Show notes

In this episode we discuss...

How Doug Jensen's concern for the environment led to his work in nuclear energy
Why Doug Jensen believes that nuclear power is the answer to our climate change problems
How Cameco has become so specialized at producing zirconium tubing for nuclear fuel
Why Improving fuel manufacturing efficiency leads to great benefits for nuclear power plants
Why long-term guarantee contracts are so important for making capital improvements to the manufacturing process
How Cameco has fostered crucial customer relationships in the nuclear industry
Cameco's role in the future of SMRs -Why SMRs make the most sense to replace fossil fuels with clean energy

Ep 140: Howard Shearer, Hitachi Canada Mar 15, 2019

Show notes

In this episode we discuss...

Howard Shearer's background in the nuclear industry before becoming Hitachi Canada's CEO
Providing technical solutions to clients with multi-sector collaboration
The Future implementation of nuclear technology across sectors
Corporate responsibility and the social impacts of nuclear energy deployment
How large multinational corporations can support technology development and implementation
Data security in the energy generation industry
Importance of continuing education in the energy industry

Ep 139: Matthew Mairinger, North American Young Generation in Nuclear Mar 14, 2019

Show notes

In this episode we discuss...

Matthew Mairinger's passion for nuclear engineering and the nuclear industry
A deep dive into the North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN)
How industry youth groups are influencing the future of nuclear energy
Tools developed to educate and prepare the next generation of nuclear engineers
The importance of bridging the gap between clean energy industries
The power of everyday conversation in restoring the public's confidence in nuclear energy
How small modular reactors (SMR's) could change the future of energy in rural Canada

Ep 138: Colleen DeMerchant, Nuclear Insurance Association of Canada Mar 13, 2019

Show notes

In this episode we discuss...

How Colleen DeMerchant got involved in nuclear insurance
Why Fukushima has made nuclear site safety even stronger
How nuclear insurance pools work and why they foster important collaboration between insurers
How SMRs will diversify nuclear liability coverage in the future
Why extending nuclear liability time may raise questions and concerns in the insurance industry
How insurers are meeting higher liability amounts for the nuclear industry across the world

Ep 137: John Barrett, Canadian Nuclear Association Mar 12, 2019

Show notes

In this episode, we discuss...

John Barrett's push for Canada to become a leader of clean global nuclear energy
How John helps develop verification processes for nuclear disarmament and arms control
How John's work in NATO and the Canadian Defense Department has helped safeguard nuclear energy
How John uses the skills he gained as a speechwriter to help make nuclear policies more accessible to the public
John's work as the Canadian Ambassador to Vienna
How just 4 or 5 CANDU nuclear reactors in Alberta would virtually eliminate their provincial carbon footprint
How CANDU nuclear reactors are garnering a new kind of relationship with traditionally difficult governments
How Canada has helped reduce the use of carbon fuels with their CANDU reactors on a global scale

Ep 136: Zhong He, University of Michigan Mar 08, 2019

Show notes

In this episode we discuss...

Zhong He's path to physics and the study of radiation detectors
How different materials interact with gamma rays in semiconductor detectors
Using electrons and electron whole pairs to determine gamma ray energy
The impact of charge trapping in semiconductor detectors
Practical application of high precision gamma rays
Benefits of radiation imaging compared to radiation sensing
Calculating the location of gamma ray sources through the use of radiation detectors
How to support the next generation of physics education

Ep 135: Sara Pozzi, University of Michigan Mar 07, 2019

Show notes

In this episode we discuss...

How Sara Pozzi helped design international nuclear disarmament verification technologies at Oak Ridge
The difference between active and passive interrogation in detecting nuclear materials
Challenges of detecting nuclear materials smuggled in on container ships
What the IAEA is doing to help promote non-proliferation of nuclear weapons around the world
Why spent nuclear fuel is still a proliferation threat to the world
How the Department of Energy's Consortium initiatives are training nuclear engineers for the workforce
Why Sara believes we need to be focusing on detecting and characterizing special nuclear materials to keep us safe

Ep 134: Alec Thomas, University of Michigan Mar 06, 2019

Show notes

In this episode we discuss...

Alec Thomas' path to plasma physics at the University of Michigan
Challenges of modeling an atom
How laser plasma accelerators create energy
The interactions between charged particles and plasma wave oscillations
Benefits of plasma accelerators compared to high energy physics accelerators
The use of titanium-doped sapphire crystals in lasers
Plasma technology for medical applications
Economic advantages of laser plasma accelerators

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected