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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 roles • Plasma physics research and diagnostics (MSE, bolometry, mm-wave, magnetics) • Materials, liquid metals, superconductors • Heating/waves • Startups and commercialization • Diversity, mentoring, outreach, science communicationThis podcast features interview-style conversations with people working across plasma physics and fusion energy, aiming to illuminate both the science and the range of careers in the field. Discussions often blend personal career journeys—spanning students, early-career researchers, lecturers, laboratory scientists, industry leaders, and science communicators—with explanations of what those roles look like day to day and how individuals entered fusion from adjacent areas such as particle physics, low-temperature plasmas, and journalism.
A recurring thread is the technical landscape of fusion research and development. Guests describe work on plasma diagnostics and measurement methods, plasma modeling and simulations, plasma turbulence and edge physics, heating and wave physics, and enabling technologies such as superconducting magnets, high-temperature superconductors, liquid metals, and materials relevant to reactor environments (including tungsten and advanced characterization techniques). Alongside tokamak-focused topics, the podcast also touches on different approaches to achieving fusion and the trade-offs between them, including perspectives from private fusion companies and their technology roadmaps toward commercial viability.
The podcast also explores the broader ecosystem required to move fusion toward deployment: collaboration between universities, national labs, and industry; international research experiences; education and training efforts; and community organizations and student councils. Social and professional themes appear frequently, including mentoring, outreach and science communication, diversity and inclusion in STEM, and how fusion is framed in relation to environmental and energy goals. Conversations sometimes include personal interests and anecdotes, giving context to the people behind the research.
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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 |