Presented By: Aerospace Engineering
Chair's Distinguished Lecture: The Exciting Re-emergence of Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion
Dr. Ron S. Faibish
Senior Director of Strategic Development
General Atomics – Electromagnetic Systems Group
Abstract:
In recent years, there has been increased interest in nuclear power and propulsion capabilities for space applications. As is done for terrestrial needs, nuclear energy can facilitate robust, multi-year and uninterrupted operation due to the unique longevity of nuclear reactors and their fuel. Such longevity can be extremely beneficial to long-duration cislunar and deep space missions, lunar surface exploration and in-situ resource utilization, as well future human missions to Mars. The seminar will explore these exciting known and emerging space opportunities vis-à-vis technology development needs and U.S. national policy perspectives. Special emphasis will be placed on General Atomics specific activities in this area.
About the Speaker...
Dr. Ron S. Faibish has over 20 years of combined experience in the governemmt and industry energy sectors, including extensive work with and within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory complex and other government functions. He leads strategic development for General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems Group (GA-EMS) in the area of nuclear technologies and materials, such as high temperature gas-cooled fast reactor technologies, space nuclear thermal propulsion and power systems, advanced nuclear fuels, and various applications of advanced ceramic composite materials.
Prior to joining General Atomics, Dr. Faibish’s professional experience includes nearly 14 years with Argonne National Laboratory; an Argonne detailee with the DOE Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy, as the Senior Advisor to the Director and with the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, as a Senior Fellow. Prior to joining Argonne, Dr. Faibish worked as a Program Manager at the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Dr. Faibish received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles. He also completed a certificate program at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Senior Director of Strategic Development
General Atomics – Electromagnetic Systems Group
Abstract:
In recent years, there has been increased interest in nuclear power and propulsion capabilities for space applications. As is done for terrestrial needs, nuclear energy can facilitate robust, multi-year and uninterrupted operation due to the unique longevity of nuclear reactors and their fuel. Such longevity can be extremely beneficial to long-duration cislunar and deep space missions, lunar surface exploration and in-situ resource utilization, as well future human missions to Mars. The seminar will explore these exciting known and emerging space opportunities vis-à-vis technology development needs and U.S. national policy perspectives. Special emphasis will be placed on General Atomics specific activities in this area.
About the Speaker...
Dr. Ron S. Faibish has over 20 years of combined experience in the governemmt and industry energy sectors, including extensive work with and within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory complex and other government functions. He leads strategic development for General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems Group (GA-EMS) in the area of nuclear technologies and materials, such as high temperature gas-cooled fast reactor technologies, space nuclear thermal propulsion and power systems, advanced nuclear fuels, and various applications of advanced ceramic composite materials.
Prior to joining General Atomics, Dr. Faibish’s professional experience includes nearly 14 years with Argonne National Laboratory; an Argonne detailee with the DOE Advanced Research Projects Agency—Energy, as the Senior Advisor to the Director and with the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, as a Senior Fellow. Prior to joining Argonne, Dr. Faibish worked as a Program Manager at the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Dr. Faibish received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles. He also completed a certificate program at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
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ZoomSeptember 30, 2021 (Thursday) 3:00pm
Meeting ID: 95795195437
Meeting Password: AE585
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