Lunchtime Briefing with Prof. Sir Ian Chapman, Chief Executive, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Author WIG Date 25 Jan 2023
Catch up on this Briefing to discuss the future development of fusion energy in the UK.
In October, the government announced the site for a prototype fusion powerplant in North Nottinghamshire as a key component of delivering their Fusion Strategy to export fusion products around the world. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority’s (UKAEA) work forms a crucial part of this picture, aiming to demonstrate the commercial viability of fusion energy, and in doing so establish the UK as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy.
WIG was delighted to welcome Professor Sir Ian Chapman, Chief Executive of the UKAEA, for this Lunchtime Briefing.
Catch up on this Briefing for your opportunity to:
- Understand UKAEA’s strategic priorities for the year ahead and looking into the future
- Learn how the UKAEA is working with partners across the sectors to design and construct a prototype fusion power plant, and explore further opportunities for collaboration
- Discuss the role of fusion energy in decarbonising the global power system
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Speakers at the Event
Sir Ian Chapman became CEO of the UK Atomic Energy Authority and Director of the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy in October 2016. He has held a number of international roles in fusion, including membership of the Princeton Plasma Physics Advisory board, the Chinese Academy of Sciences Plasma Physics advisory board and chairing the IAEA International Fusion Research Committee. His research has been recognised with a number of international awards, including the Institute of Physics Paterson Medal in 2013, the European Physical Society Early Career Prize in 2014, the American Physical Society Stix Award in 2017, the Royal Society Kavli Medal in 2019 and the Institute of Physics Glazebrook Medal for leadership in 2021. He was made a Fellow of the Institute of Physics in 2013, became a visiting Professor at Durham University in 2015 and elected as a Fellow to the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2022.