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The Fusion Focused podcast aims to highlight inspiring experts within the Plasma Physics & Fusion Energy community, showcase the diverse careers available within the fusion field, talk with the guests about their scientific interests, and chat about why fusion is so cool!Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Fusion energy careers and industry pathways • plasma physics research (diagnostics, turbulence, simulations, heating) • materials and liquid metals • magnets and superconductors • fusion company approaches and commercialization • science communication, outreach, diversity • international collaboration, education networksThis podcast features interview-style conversations with people working across plasma physics and fusion energy, with an emphasis on how scientific research connects to the broader goal of making fusion a viable energy source. The host speaks with a wide range of guests—students, academic researchers, national-lab scientists, and professionals in private fusion companies and industry organizations—to map out the variety of careers that exist in the field and the different routes people take to enter it.
Across the episodes, listeners hear about core technical topics in fusion and plasma science, including plasma diagnostics and measurement techniques, plasma turbulence and edge behavior, modeling and simulation, heating methods, and enabling technologies such as superconducting magnets and high-temperature superconductors. Materials and engineering challenges recur as well, from tungsten and other plasma-facing components to liquid metals and advanced characterization methods, alongside discussion of how these pieces fit into reactor design and operation. Several conversations compare or contrast different approaches to fusion, and explore what kinds of advances or infrastructure are needed to accelerate commercial progress.
The show also foregrounds the human and organizational side of fusion: mentorship, outreach, and science communication; the role of training networks and student councils; international collaboration across universities, labs, and companies; and perspectives on policy, economics, and industry strategy. Broader themes include diversity and inclusion in STEM and how attracting people from varied backgrounds affects the future workforce. Personal career narratives are a consistent thread, often touching on transitions between academia and industry, interdisciplinary backgrounds, and what day-to-day work looks like in different roles within the fusion ecosystem.
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S2 E12: Bibake Uppal 2024-Sep-19 59 minutes |
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S2 E11: Prof. Anne White 2023-Nov-28 54 minutes |
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S2 E10: Rosie Barker 2023-Aug-28 25 minutes |
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S2 E9: Maria Morbey 2023-Jul-24 20 minutes |
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S2 E8: Dr Eleanor Tubman 2023-Jul-10 40 minutes |
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S2 E7: Cyd Cowley 2023-May-07 48 minutes |
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S2 E6: Dr Steffi Diem 2023-Apr-24 31 minutes |
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S2 E5: Dr Humberto Torreblanca 2023-Apr-10 26 minutes |
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S2 E4: Jane Hotchkiss 2023-Mar-26 60 minutes |
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S2 E3: Dr Nick Hawker 2023-Mar-14 21 minutes |
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S2 E2: Dr Valerie Jamieson 2023-Feb-27 26 minutes |
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S2 E1: Dr Richard Pearson 2023-Feb-13 49 minutes |
S1 E15: Dr Sam Gibson2022-Feb-07 24 minutes |
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S1 E14: Dario Cruz 2022-Jan-24 29 minutes |
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S1 E13: Dr Ana Koller 2022-Jan-10 29 minutes |
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S1 E12: Fabio Federici 2021-Dec-27 31 minutes |
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S1 E11: Dr Ryoko Osawa 2021-Dec-13 26 minutes |
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S1 E10: Guido Lange 2021-Nov-29 26 minutes |
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S1 E9: Erica Salazar 2021-Nov-15 36 minutes |
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S1 E8: Dr Nick Walkden 2021-Nov-01 29 minutes |
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S1 E7: Dr Kate Lancaster 2021-Oct-18 42 minutes |
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S1 E6: Emre Yildirim 2021-Oct-04 48 minutes |
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S1 E5: Dr Kirsty McKay 2021-Sep-20 25 minutes |
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S1 E4: Laura Wheatley 2021-Sep-06 25 minutes |
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S1 E3: Dr Alex Creely 2021-Aug-23 33 minutes |
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S1 E2: Dr Aneeqa Khan 2021-Aug-09 22 minutes |
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S1 E1: Dr Melanie Windridge 2021-Jul-26 76 minutes |
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Fusion Focused S1: Trailer 2021-Jul-19 1 minute |