Overview

Fusion is the elusive, ultimate energy source that will change the energy landscape; perhaps even change the world. The next decade will be an exciting one for fusion energy and Melanie will tell you why, looking at where fusion fits in the energy market and the factors now coming together. What does it take to harness the energy of the stars?

Speaker

Dr Melanie Windridge, UK Director, Fusion Industry Association / Communications Consultant, Tokamak Energy / Founder, Fusion Energy Insights

Melanie is a specialist in fusion energy who helps people see the value and opportunities of fusion to society and their businesses. She is a plasma physicist, speaker, writer with a taste for adventure. Melanie has a PhD in plasma physics (fusion energy) from Imperial College London, is Communications Consultant for privately-funded fusion company Tokamak Energy, UK Director (Communications) for the Fusion Industry Association and Founder of Fusion Energy Insights. Melanie is the author of Aurora: In Search of the Northern Lights and Star Chambers: the race for fusion power. She hosts a blog, Science at Extremes, on her website and writes for Forbes online.

The material presented in this webinar has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter's own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the London and South East Members Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

18:00—19:00 GMT.

Intended audience

This event is aimed at all engineers who have an interest in the energy transition and how chemical engineers can contribute to fusion energy.

Software

The presentation will be delivered by Microsoft Teams. 

We recommend downloading the app beforehand via the Microsoft website, rather than using the web portal. Registrants will be sent a meeting link two days before the event or just before the event for late bookers.