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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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DTRA’s advancements in nuclear and radiological detection
A new, more complex nuclear age has begun. Echoing the tensions of the Cold War amid rapidly evolving nuclear and radiological threats, preparedness in the modern age is a contest of scientific innovation. The Research and Development Directorate (RD) at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is charged with winning this contest.
Technical Session|Panel|Panels
Friday, April 17, 2026|2:30–3:30PM CDT|MSC 2404
Session Chair:
Jayci Martin
Alternate Chair:
Vincent Su
Session Organizer:
Carlo Dal Colletto (TAMU)
This informative panel examines the landscape of advanced nuclear fuels from high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) needed for many next-generation reactor designs to molten salt fuels, TRISO, and other novel fuel forms being developed for advanced reactors and SMRs. The panel will cover the advantages and disadvantages of each fuel type, the supply chain, enrichment challenges, and regulatory hurdles.
Steven Lydzinski
Framatome
Christinia Leggett
Director of Fuel Cycle Technology
Oklo
Joshua Jarrell
Tom Isaacs
Self
Joshua Parker
Rusty Towell
Abilene Christian University
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