Ep 413: Emma Wong - Senior Nuclear Technology and Innovation Advisor, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
Release Date: 07/19/2023
Ep 455: Zach Peña - CEO, Empirix Partners
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
1) Zach’s journey from the United States Marine Corps to becoming the CEO of Empirix Partners, a strategic sourcing and procurement advisory 2) The growing connections between the data center and nuclear industries 3) Emerging trends and developments in the energy sector that Zach has been keeping an eye on 4) A deep dive into Empirix and what listeners can look forward to in the future
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Ep 454: Shaheen Dewji - Assistant Professor, Nuclear & Radiological Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
1) Shaheen’s upbringing as a fourth generation farmer, her early interest in physics, and how her career eventually ended up on a path towards nuclear 2) How Shaheen’s early work lead to her current job as an educator in Georgia 3) The ways in which Shaheen stays updated on the latest developments in her field, as well as how they become incorporated into her curriculum 4) How Shaheen promotes diversity and inclusion in nuclear engineering, being a steady resource among uncertainties, and some future-facing thoughts regarding nuclear development
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Ep 453: Reed Clay - President, Texas Nuclear Alliance
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
1) Reed’s career journey and his experiences within the legal and government sectors, as well as how he became interested in nuclear energy 2) A bit about the Texas Nuclear Alliance and what the organization has accomplished since its creation in late 2022 3) How efforts that organizations put forth locally or at the state level fit into the federally-driven process of project deployment 4) The current state of nuclear development in Texas and next year’s goals for the Texas Nuclear Alliance
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Ep 452: Juliann Edwards - Chair, United States Women in Nuclear
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
1) How Juliann’s energy career began shortly after graduating from the University of South Florida 2) A deep dive into Women in Nuclear and how the organization has grown since being founded in 1999 3) What Juliann finds particularly interesting about the nuclear industry right now and where she keeps an eye out for regulatory news 4) How women can get involved in Women in Nuclear and how the U.S. subsidiary of WIN interacts with WIN Global
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Ep 451: Stefano Buono - Founder and CEO, newcleo
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
1) A re-introduction to Stefano Buono, the Founder and CEO of newcleo 2) Diving back into newcleo’s technology, the fuel landscape, and fast reactors 3) The intersection of being both pre-revenue and an established, growing company engaging with equipment suppliers 4) Stefano’s entrepreneurial background, the benefits of a higher temperature system using lead, and a brief look toward the future
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Ep 450: Bill Kennedy - Vice President, Environmental & Waste Mgmt. Issues, National Council on Radiation Protection
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
1) How Bill quite literally followed his dreams and ended up in the nuclear space, as well as the impactful experiences that shaped his education 2) A deep dive into the philosophy behind regulation and how the public typically views radiation (and why) 3) The current state of the nuclear landscape in regards to new builds and current nuclear law 4) What Bill is looking forward to seeing in the nuclear industry's future and what it has to do with advanced and small reactors
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Ep 449: Ieuan Williams - Labour Party Candidate, Ynys Môn
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
1) Ieuan’s background and interests - from music to politics and everything in between 2) The transformation of nuclear energy policy in the United Kingdom over the past five years 3) Ieuan’s campaign to become the next Member of Parliament for Ynys Môn, specifically Ieuan’s motivation to run as well as his platform 4) A take on what the future holds for Ieuan, Anglesey, and more
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Ep 448: Trey Lauderdale - Founder and CEO, Atomic Canyon
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
1) Trey’s early career and his experiences working closely with the healthcare industry 2) The massive growth of AI and how it can affect various industries, such as healthcare and energy, for the better 3) A deep dive into Atomic Canyon, the impetus for starting the company, and what Atomic Canyon is working on right now 4) Trey’s hopes for the future, where to find Atomic Canyon’s latest work, and a message to the nuclear community
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Ep 447: Rachael Zisk - Lead Reporter, Ignition
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
1) Rachael, Lead Reporter for Ignition, discusses her background in journalism, focusing on business, science, and technology 2) Ignition, a new digital media outlet covering the nuclear energy sector, particularly advanced reactor startups and policy 3) An exploration between the nature of startups in the nuclear and space industries 4) The importance of nuclear energy in decarbonizing our energy infrastructure and the need for comprehensive coverage in the industry
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Ep 446: Vince Zabielski - Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
1) Vince’s journey to nuclear power and how it all started at the Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations 2) Attitudes toward nuclear energy around the world as Vince has experienced them during his career 3) The barriers to a good solution for an inevitable problem 4) The importance of nuclear energy and how it will serve to uplift humanity and increase general prosperity
info_outline1) Emma’s early love for math and science and how it translated into her career today
2) Emma’s work at the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency, the power of analysis, and what her first six months looked like
3) A deep dive into the SMR Dashboard - The creation and meaning
4) A discussion of supply chain, the Dashboard as a resource for the future, and collaboration in the nuclear energy space