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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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LLNL, Ampera partner to develop thorium-based TRISO fuel
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has formed a strategic partnership with Ampera to develop the company’s nuclear fuel concept through a project named THUNDER, for Thorium Unimodal Droplet Ejection for Reactors.
The focus of THUNDER is fabricating TRISO made with kernels of thorium rather than the usual uranium. LLNL and Ampera will evaluate and optimize liquid metal–jetting technology to produce highly uniform, spherical kernels of thorium-232 for later processing into TRISO fuel.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by THD
Monday, June 16, 2025|1:00–2:45PM CDT|Chicago Ballroom B
Session Chair:
Elia Merzari
Session Organizers:
Bao-Wen Yang
Alternate Chairs:
Xiaodong Sun
Yassin A. Hassan (TAMU)
This panel honors the life and contributions of John Kelly, recognizing his lasting impact on the nuclear industry and scientific community. Colleagues and friends will share personal reflections, professional insights, and his enduring legacy in the field. Join us in celebrating his achievements and remembering his influence on generations of nuclear professionals.
Todd Allen
Associate Dean for Research
University of Michigan College
Jacopo Buongiorno
TEPCO Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Director of Science
Craig Piercy
CEO
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