Developing a Fast, Low-Cost, and Repeatable System to Decarbonize the Global Coal Fleet with Fission and Fusion by 2050
Speaker: Kirsty Gogan
Founding Director and Co-CEO, TerraPraxis and Co-founder and Managing Director, LucidCatalyst
Kirsty Gogan, an embodiment of visionary leadership, unveiled her compelling insights on decarbonising the global coal fleet. Her presentation ignited discussions on scalable strategies that intertwine prosperity and decarbonisation, echoing the core values of TerraPraxis. With an expansive global network, Gogan championed the mission to reinvigorate coal fleets by 2050, while also contributing to the dissemination of pivotal reports driving climate goals. Her presentation at SOFE rekindled the flame of possibility for a sustainable future.
Development of Virtual KSTAR and Digital Twin Technologies for Fusion
Speaker: Jae-Min Kwon
Principal Researcher, Korea Institute of Fusion Energy
Jae-Min Kwon's electrifying presentation delved into the fusion of simulation and virtual reality. A Principal Researcher at the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy, Kwon's talk centred on the development of a virtual tokamak platform – a technological marvel poised to reshape fusion experimentation. An architect of fusion's digital frontier, Kwon's insights provided a tantalizing glimpse into a fusion future powered by the convergence of digital twin technologies.
Update on ITER Achievements, Challenges, and Path to Operations
Speaker: Kathryn McCarthy
US ITER Project Director, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Dr. Kathryn McCarthy, an esteemed luminary in fusion engineering, cast a spotlight on ITER's monumental journey. Her presentation charted the course of ITER's achievements, navigating the turbulent waters of challenges, and illuminating the path forward to operational excellence. McCarthy's talk at SOFE painted a vivid picture of ITER's march towards fusion's horizon, leaving the audience in awe of the collaborative spirit that propels this global endeavour.
40 Years of High Heat Flux Engineering
– A Career Perspective
Speaker: Dennis Youchison
Chief Engineer, Fusionex LLC
Dennis L Youchison's presentation encapsulated four decades of ingenuity and progress in high heat flux engineering. From Sandia National Laboratories to Oak Ridge National Laboratory, his journey illuminated the evolution of high heat flux experiments. Youchison's presentation at SOFE not only showcased the past but also kindled a flame of inspiration for the future of fusion energy.
SOFE 2023's presentations demonstrate the progress that is taking place in the field of fusion energy. To view all of the presentations from SOFE 2023, over 40 hours of the cutting edge research and talks from the leading figures in the community, click on this link.
Summary of Presentations
At the IEEE Symposium on Fusion Engineering (SOFE) 2023, esteemed scientists, engineers, and industry experts from around the world presented their cutting-edge research and insights on various fusion energy topics. This year's event featured an impressive lineup of more than 100 presentations, which can be accessed here. Here is a brief summary of a few of the presentations that took place during the event: