Ep 152: Bryan Hanson, Exelon Generation
In this episode we discuss... An overview of Exelon Generation's developmental history and successful expansion across the US A glimpse into Hanson's upbringing throughout his childhood and academi...
28 Apr 201932min
Ep 151: KunMo Chung, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
In this episode we discuss... Why nuclear power was important to building South Korea's economy How standardizing nuclear reactor development led to the success of the OPR and APR-1400 reactors W...
22 Apr 20191h 7min
Ep 150: Gerry Thomas, Imperial College London
In this episode we discuss... Gerry's research and involvement in tissue banking and molecular pathology during the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster The studies and effects of thyroid cance...
17 Apr 201941min
Ep 149: Michael Reichenberger, Idaho National Labs
In this episode we discuss... Michael Reichenberger's entrance into the nuclear industry as a mechanical engineer How fission detectors measure neutrons in nuclear reactors The design, development...
16 Apr 201953min
Ep 148: Neal Cohen, Nuclear Energy Institute
In this episode we discuss... Neal's role at the Nuclear Energy Institute and what nuclear energy has to offer to society The importance of having advocates for nuclear energy that communicate the ...
15 Apr 201933min
Ep 147: James Stubbins, University of Illinois
In this episode we discuss... Technical challenges of scaling up high temperature nuclear power plant designs The relationship between nuclear power generation efficiency and reaction temperature ...
12 Apr 201956min
Ep 146: Tomasz Kozlowski, University of Illinois
In this episode we discuss... Why water is the best coolant in any reactor Why molten salt reactors (MSRs) are a safeguard's nightmare How molten salt reactors differ from lightwater reactors Why...
11 Apr 201947min
Ep 145: Katy Huff, University of Illinois
In this episode we discuss: What a nuclear fuel cycle is and how it is analyzed How a surplus of enriched uranium impacts nuclear fuel prices The connection between high enrichment nuclear fuel an...
10 Apr 201946min
