Ep 117: Kathryn McCarthy, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

In this episode we discuss...


Kathryn’s background in nuclear engineering and personal
journey in the nuclear industry

The evolution of fusion and a deep dive into liquid metal
magnetohydrodynamics

Kathryn’s work with liquid metal magnetohydrodynamics in the
Soviet Union

A deep dive into volatilization

The Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative aka The Fuel Cycle R&D
Program and Kathryn’s work optimizing the backend of the fuel
cycle

Low level waste repositories and the political challenges
surrounding new repository sites

Canada Nuclear Lab’s mission to promote SMR’s (small modular
reactors)

How a healthy dynamic between national laboratories and the
industry can spur implementation

Canada Nuclear Lab’s work in the hydrogen space

Canada versus US regulation timelines and alternative paths
to expedite licensing

Canada Nuclear Lab’s research surrounding radiation and
targeted alpha therapy and their potential impact on the industry
at large