Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
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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
07/09/24 • 34 min
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 412: Piyush Sabharwall - Distinguished Scientist and Dept. Manager, Idaho National Laboratory
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
07/11/23 • 48 min
1) Piyush’s upbringing in New Delhi, his background in robotics, and how it all lead him to the nuclear industry
2) Some of the interesting projects of Piyush’s career and his admirable passion for working with and mentoring students
3) Current events in the nuclear industry, some news from Idaho National Laboratory, and a quick dive into energy storage
4) Piyush’s experience of being named Asian American Engineer of the Year for 2022, as well as a few points about nuclear medicine and our nuclear energy future
Ep 386: Stefano Buono - Founder and CEO, newcleo
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
03/20/23 • 46 min
- Stefano’s background and how newcleo came to be
- A deep dive into nuclear technology and newcleo’s ideas
- The regulatory environment in Italy vs. other places around the globe
- A discussion of emerging technology and common debates surrounding the nuclear industry
Ep 406: Dan Kotlyar - Associate Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
05/31/23 • 33 min
1) Dan’s journey around the world learning, researching, and eventually teaching
2) The various subjects Dan has taught and a little bit about them, whether it be reactor physics and theory, reactor engineering, or experimental reactor physics
3) How Dan’s background led him to space propulsion systems and a deep dive into his current work in the area
4) How Dan believes the “flying nuclear reactor” that brings students into his lab might come to fruition or develop in the coming years
Ep 405: Sharmistha Mukhopadhyay - Radiological Science & Engineering Lab Manager, Georgia Institute of Technology
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
05/26/23 • 29 min
1) Sharmistha’s moves around the globe, her decision to join a Ph.D. program, and her early work with scintillators
2) The role of radiation monitoring in advanced nuclear technologies
3) Sharmistha’s “dream job” at Georgia Tech and her work with Research & Development
4) A deep dive into the fascinating aspects of neutrons, as well as how Sharmistha’s role marries the sciences and humanities together
Ep 387: Marco Visscher - Author, "Why We Need Not Fear Nuclear Energy"
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
03/27/23 • 49 min
1) Marco’s book, “Why We Need Not Fear Nuclear Energy,” and how he came to write about this particular topic
2) The inspiration for Marco’s book and how he went about researching the multitudes of materials it contains
3) The culture of debate around nuclear energy and how Marco believes we can appeal to those who stand in the middle
4) An exploration of tradition vs. innovation and simplicity vs. complexity when it comes to the nuclear industry
Ep 408: Ryan Pickering - Independent Researcher, University of California, Berkeley
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
06/12/23 • 57 min
1) Ryan’s studies of political science and renewable engineering, and how he overcame his skepticism of nuclear energy and turned into a nuclear energy advocate
2) How Ryan went from listening to Titans of Nuclear to attending rallies in support of saving nuclear power plants
3) Ryan’s impressive contributions to the nuclear energy movement, building relationships, and a quick dive into some Diablo Canyon history
4) What it’s like to be a nuclear advocate and how to become one, as well as a call to grow and elevate the nuclear movement
Ep 382: Adam Stein - Director of Nuclear Energy Innovation, The Breakthrough Institute
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
02/14/23 • 54 min
1) A deep dive into Adam’s background in engineering, nuclear and consulting, and the variety of projects he worked on
2) The Breakthrough Institute’s mission and Adam’s step into the research and policy sectors
3) The history of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and how it affects policy today
4) An exploration of the NRC’s current ways of operating and how the states may play a role in future policy
Ep 380: Grace Stanke - Miss America, 2023
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
02/02/23 • 42 min
1) Grace shares her passion for learning, engineering and nuclear energy, as well as nuclear's role in medicine
2) A discussion of the varied and exciting day-to-day life of working in a nuclear power plant
3) Grace’s time as a scholarship competitor, her new role as Miss America 2023 and traveling the world
4) The philosophical importance of communication and spiritual fulfillment in a future career path
Ep 450: Bill Kennedy - Vice President, Environmental & Waste Mgmt. Issues, National Council on Radiation Protection
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy
05/30/24 • 82 min
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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How many episodes does Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy have?
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy currently has 474 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Podcasts, Technology and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy?
The episode title 'Ep 454: Shaheen Dewji - Assistant Professor, Nuclear & Radiological Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy?
The average episode length on Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy is 48 minutes.
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Episodes of Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy are typically released every 3 days, 16 hours.
When was the first episode of Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy?
The first episode of Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy was released on Jan 8, 2018.
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