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Fusion Focused S2 E12: Bibake UppalIn episode twelve of the second series of Fusion Focused, Dr Ella Fox-Widdows chats with Bibkae Uppal, Head of Kyoto Fusioneering America, about how his passion for communication led to a career in business in the fusion industry, his role at Kyoto Fusioneering and KF's recently published white paper entitled "Kyoto Fusioneering’s Approach to Accelerating Commercial Viability"! Read the white paper here: https://kyotofusioneering.com/en/whitepaper Get your fusion focused merch here! : https://fusionfocused.bigcartel.com/ Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused ...

2024-09-1959 min

Fusion Focused S2 E11: Prof. Anne WhiteIn episode eleven of the second series of Fusion Focused, Dr Ella Fox-Widdows chats with Professor Anne White, about her role at MIT and how it has evolved over her career, millimetre wave diagnostics, the pros and cons to different fusion approaches, diversity and the importance of attracting a diverse cohort at MIT and being pro-nuclear as a result of being pro-environment! Get your fusion focused merch! : https://fusionfocused.bigcartel.com/ Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io...

2023-11-2854 min

Fusion Focused S2 E10: Rosie BarkerIn episode ten of the second series of Fusion Focused, Dr Ella Fox-Widdows chats with Rosie Barker, experimental scientist at First Light Fusion, about FLF's approach to fusion, Rosie's academic journey, her role at First Light and how she got interested in fusion! New fusion focused merch: https://fusionfocused.bigcartel.com/ Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2023-08-2825 min

Fusion Focused S2 E9: Maria MorbeyIn episode nine of the second series of Fusion Focused, Dr Ella Fox-Widdows chats with Maria Morbey, PhD student at DIFFER, about Maria's research into liquid metals, why she got into fusion, and her work as the Chair of the FuseNet Student Council! New fusion focused merch: https://fusionfocused.bigcartel.com/ Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2023-07-2420 min

Fusion Focused S2 E8: Dr Eleanor TubmanIn episode eight of the second series of Fusion Focused, Dr Ella Fox-Widdows chats with Dr Eleanor Tubman, a lecturer at Imperial College London, (recorded in 2022 before she started her new role!) about Ellie's work at Lawrence Livermore National Lab, her research and the international collaboration opportunities she's had and getting outdoors and sailing in California! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2023-07-1040 min

Fusion Focused S2 E7: Cyd CowleyIn episode seven of the second series of Fusion Focused, Dr Ella Fox-Widdows chats with Cyd Cowley, PhD student at the University of York/CCFE, (recorded in mid 2022 before I joined CFS!) about Cyd's collaboratory project working on divertor modelling for SPARC at the PSFC, magnetics diagnostics at W7-X, fusion news and why science communication is important for fusion and the Oxford Shakespeare festival! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2023-05-0848 min

Fusion Focused S2 E6: Dr Steffi DiemIn episode six of the second series of Fusion Focused, Dr Ella Fox-Widdows chats with Dr Steffi Diem, Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, about her research into electron bernstein waves, the need for diversity in fusion, and her very interesting hobby!! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2023-04-2431 min

Fusion Focused S2 E5: Dr Humberto TorreblancaIn episode 5 of the second series of Fusion Focused, Dr Ella Fox-Widdows chats with Dr Humberto Torreblanca, Research Scientist at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), about his career from low temperature plasma research to working on fusion plasmas at DIII-D and TCV, his passion for mentoring and outreach, and his trip across Switzerland on his e-bicycle! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2023-04-1026 min

Fusion Focused S2 E4: Jane HotchkissIn this episode of the Fusion Focused podcast, Dr Ella Fox-Widdows chats with Jane Hotchkiss, co-founder & president of Energy for the Common Good (https://energycommongood.org), about her exciting and varied career, how she got involved with the fusion industry, and why fusion is needed for an environmentally stable and peaceful future. Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2023-03-261h 00

Fusion Focused S2 E3: Dr Nick HawkerIn this episode of the Fusion Focused podcast, Dr Ella Fox-Widdows chats with Dr Nick Hawker, co-founder & CEO of First Light Fusion (https://firstlightfusion.com/), about his career from being an undergraduate student at Oxford to starting his own company, First Light Fusion. We also discuss the news announced last year that First Light demonstrated their first fusion reaction using their projectile fusion technology. Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2023-03-1421 min

Fusion Focused S2 E2: Dr Valerie JamiesonIn this episode of the Fusion Focused podcast, Dr Ella Fox-Widdows chats with Dr Valerie Jamieson, development manager of the Fusion Cluster (https://thefusioncluster.com/), about her particle physics research, career within science journalism and the future of fusion! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2023-02-2726 min

Fusion Focused S2 E1: Dr Richard PearsonIn this first episode of the Fusion Focused second series, Dr Ella Fox-Widdows chats with Dr Richard Pearson, co-founder, chief innovator and UK director of Kyoto Fusioneering (https://kyotofusioneering.com/en/), about his education, research, varied career and co-founding Kyoto Fusioneering to develop technology for the fusion industry! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2023-02-1349 min

Fusion Focused S1 E15: Dr Sam GibsonIn this episode of Fusion Focused, Ella Fox-Widdows chats with Dr Sam Gibson, a plasma Diagnostician at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, about her research using the motional stark effect diagnostic, Sam’s research collaborations in Australia and America and her research at CCFE going from an undergraduate summer intern to a plasma diagnostician! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2022-02-0724 min

Fusion Focused S1 E14: Dario CruzIn this episode of Fusion Focused, Ella Fox-Widdows is joined by Dario Cruz, a PhD student at Ciemat, Madrid! Here you can listen to their conversation about Dario’s research into materials for fusion, his role as the Chair of the Student council of FuseNet, the barriers to commercial fusion, and Dario’s favourite city he’s lived in throughout his educational career! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2022-01-2429 min

Fusion Focused S1 E13: Dr Ana KollerIn this episode of Fusion Focused, Ella Fox-Widdows is joined by Dr Ana Koller, a researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics in Garching. Here you can listen to their chat about Ion cyclotron resonance heating, decency within the fusion community, fusion education in the Balkan countries and how Ana became interested in Physics through watching the cartoon Discoveries unlimited! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2022-01-1029 min

Fusion Focused S1 E12: Fabio FedericiIn this episode of Fusion Focused, Ella Fox-Widdows is joined by Fabio Federici, a PhD student at the University of York and based at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, where they discuss bolometry, fusion research activity in Italy, and the link between fusion scientists and people who love hiking! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2021-12-2731 min

Fusion Focused S1 E11: Dr Ryoko OsawaIn this episode of Fusion Focused, Ella Fox-Widdows is joined by Dr Ryoko Osawa, a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, and they discuss plasma simulations, fusion research in Japan, and Ryoko's experience starting a post doc at CCFE at the start of a pandemic! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2021-12-1326 min

Fusion News Fusion News Extra: in conversation with... Annie KritcherUS lab stands on threshold of key nuclear fusion goal In this months Fusion News Extra Ella Fox-Widdows chats to NIF's Dr Annie Kritcher about their most recent and exciting round of experiments. NIF broke their own record for fusion energy production with a whopping 1.35MJ. This was 70% of the energy input and is a massive step in the right direction for inertial confinement fusion. In this discussion, Ella and Annie discuss more about the science behind inertial confinement fusion, how these experiments were run and why they are so exciting. They then go...

2021-12-0316 min

Fusion Focused S1 E10: Guido LangeIn this episode of Fusion Focused, Ella Fox-Widdows is joined by Gudio Lange, the Training and Education Manager at EuroFusion. In this episode you can hear their conversation about Guido's work at FuseNet and EuroFusion, the Motional Stark Effect plasma diagnostic technique, and Guido’s research into the economics of fusion! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09.

2021-11-2926 min

Fusion Focused S1 E9: Erica SalazarIn this episode of Fusion Focused, Ella Fox-Widdows is joined by Erica Salazar, a PhD student at the Massachusetts institute of Technology. They discuss Erica's research into high temperature superconductors, her work experience at General Atomics, ARC, SPARC and why it’s important for people from all backgrounds to get involved in fusion research! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2021-11-1536 min

Fusion News Fusion News Extra: in conversation with... Fanny FouinFusion Energy: A Global Effort - A UK Opportunity In this month's Fusion News Extra we chat to Assystem's Fanny Fouin about their report in collaboration with IMechE on the UK's opportunity for world leadership in fusion energy. The chat between our co-host Ella Fox-Widdows and Fanny outlines the report but also the discussion touches on some of the topics in more detail. The report is a fantastic read and an exciting one for both UK listeners and those abroad. The report is here: https://www.assystem.com/en/fusion-energy-report/ and c...

2021-11-0522 min

Fusion Focused S1 E8: Dr Nick WalkdenIn this episode of Fusion Focused, Ella Fox-Widdows is joined by Dr Nick Walkden, the Head of the Executive Office at the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, where they discuss the role of the UKAEA Executive office, edge plasmas and plasma turbulence in fusion machines, and Nick gives some really great advice about ways of pursuing a career within the fusion field! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2021-11-0129 min

Fusion Focused S1 E7: Dr Kate LancasterIn this episode of Fusion Focused, Ella Fox-Widdows is joined by Dr Kate Lancaster, a lecturer in the York Plasma Institute at the University of York. They chat about Kate’s research, laser plasmas, and feeling the fear and doing it anyway! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2021-10-1842 min

Fusion Focused S1 E6: Emre YildirimIn this episode of Fusion Focused, Ella Fox-Widdows is joined by Emre Yildirim, a PhD student on the UK Fusion CDT programme at the University of Manchester, where they chat about Emre’s research into materials relevant for fusion machines, opportunities they've had to work with the Fusion Industry Association, and what a day in the life of a PhD student looks like! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2021-10-0448 min

Fusion Focused S1 E5: Dr Kirsty McKayIn this episode of Fusion Focused, Ella Fox-Widdows is joined by Dr Kirsty McKay, a lecturer at the University of Liverpool. Here you can listen to their conversation about Kirsty's research into atmospheric pressure plasmas, low temperature plasmas and how they are linked to fusion, Imposter Syndrome and the necessity for diversity within fusion, with a couple of contributions by George the Parrot! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2021-09-2025 min

Fusion Focused S1 E4: Laura WheatleyIn this episode of Fusion Focused, Ella Fox-Widdows is joined by Laura Wheatley, a PhD student on the UK Fusion CDT programme at the University of Oxford, where they talk about superconducting magnets, atom probe tomography, and why collaboration is so important for fusion research! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2021-09-0625 min

Fusion Focused S1 E3: Dr Alex CreelyIn this episode of Fusion Focused, Ella Fox-Widdows is joined by Dr Alex Creely, the Head of Physics-Engineering Integration at Commonwealth Fusion Systems. Listen here to their chat about plasma turbulence, Alex’s fusion internships around the world and the Commonwealth Fusion Systems approach to fusion! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2021-08-2333 min

Fusion Focused S1 E2: Dr Aneeqa KhanIn this episode of Fusion Focused, Ella Fox-Widdows is joined by Dr Aneeqa Khan, a research fellow at the University of Manchester, where they discuss how Aneeqa fell into fusion research, the importance of Tungsten in fusion research, and Aneeqa’s experience as a post doc at ITER. Hope you enjoy! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2021-08-0922 min

Fusion News Fusion News Extra: In conversation with... Jay BristerFusion plant backed by Jeff Bezos to be built in UK - In this episode of our monthly podcast we chat to Jay Brister - Chief Business Development Officer at General Fusion - about their plans to build their demonstration plant in the UK at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy in the UK. Ella Fox-Widdows chats to Jay about General Fusion's mission, why they chose this site and the exciting timelines of getting fusion energy ready for the grid as early as possible. They go on to talk about a common theme in fusion - public-private...

2021-07-3017 min

Fusion Focused S1 E1: Dr Melanie WindridgeIn this episode of Fusion Focused, Ella Fox-Widdows is joined by Dr Melanie Windridge, the Communications Consultant for Tokamak Energy, UK Director of the Fusion Industry Association, and founder of Fusion Energy Insights. Listen here to their discussion about Melanie's PhD research into plasma stability, how Melanie got involved with science communication, her adventures in the arctic, the importance of getting more women involved in fusion and Melanie’s new venture Fusion Energy Insights. Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is Li...

2021-07-261h 16

Fusion News Tokamak energy grows, EFS aneutronic fusion, €300million for fusion research, Altrad and Doosan Babcock support UKAEA, More students learn about fusion and more!A summary of recent fusion energy news by Emre Yildirim, all links to the articles and stories discussed are below: 1. Tokamak Energy plans to double workforce in UK fusion boost https://energydigital.com/technology-and-ai/tokamak-energy-plans-double-workforce-uk-fusion-boost 2. EFS Plans Aneutronic Fusion Reactor https://www.eetasia.com/efs-plans-aneutronic-fusion-reactor/ 3. Euratom Programme receives 300million Euros for fusion research https://www.neimagazine.com/news/newseuratom-programme-receives-300-million-for-fusion-research-8879362 4. Altrad and Doosan Babcock sign UK fusion support contract https://www.powerengineeringint.com/nuclear/altrad-and-doosan-babcock-sign-uk-fusion-support-contract/ 5. Students at Institutions Across the U...

2021-07-2308 min

Fusion Focused Fusion Focused S1: TrailerWelcome to Series 1 of the Fusion Focused podcast! The podcast that highlights inspiring experts within the fusion energy community and showcases the variety of diverse roles with the fusion field! Connect with Fusion Focused on Instagram & Twitter, @fusionfocused Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/music-is License code: UKFIZQRLRSQAMP09

2021-07-1901 min

Fusion News Fusion News Extra: In conversation with...the Tokamak Energy HTS Magnet TeamMind-boggling magnets could unlock plentiful power - This episode of our monthly podcast is centred on the work that the High Temperature Superconductor Magnet team at Tokamak Energy are working on to develop High Temperature Superconductors (HTS) for use in their fusion machines! In this episode Ella Fox-Widdows is joined by Greg Brittles, the Senior High Temperature Superconductor Magnet Engineer, Rod Bateman, the HTS Magnet Development Manager and Robert Slade, the Director of Technology Development at Tokamak Energy, a private fusion company in Oxfordshire, where they discuss what high temperature superconductors are, why they're important for fusion, a...

2021-06-0425 min

Fusion News Fusion News Extra: In conversation with... Warren McKenzieHydrogen fusion start-up HB11 Energy hits $4.8m in oversubscribed pre-seed raise - in our monthly series Ella Fox-Widdows discusses the first round of pre-seed funding for the Australian start-up HB11 Energy with co-Founder and Managing Director Warren McKenzie. The conversation centres around the company's recent round of funding, their innovative approach to fusion and the being a fusion start up in Australia. This conversation references our news round-up on Friday 5th March that you can catch up on here: https://youtu.be/XpxHPCQ4Rzc or directly in your podcast app!

2021-04-0919 min

Fusion News January 22nd 2021A summary of recent fusion energy news stories presented by Ella Fox-Widdows, a Plasma Physics for Fusion Energy PhD student at the University of Liverpool. See the video version here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfMJTzkLB1E&ab_channel=FusionIndustryAssociation

2021-01-2207 min