Title:
Nuclear Energy for a Sustainable Future: Small Modular and Advanced Reactors
Abstract:
The world is facing an urgent need to decarbonize and reach net-zero emissions to address the impacts of climate change. Nuclear energy has a critical role to play in this transition, providing a reliable and low-carbon energy solution. In this lecture, we will explore the role of nuclear energy in decarbonizing and achieving net-zero economies in Canada. We will discuss the current landscape in Canada, some of the advantages and limitations of nuclear energy compared to other energy sources and the potential impact of small modular reactors and advanced reactors. This lecture is intended for university students studying sustainable energy and will include a summary of the range of relevant research underway at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories.
Bio:
Presented by Ali Siddiqui, Head of Directorate, Advanced Reactors, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL).
Ali Siddiqui leads CNL’s Advanced Reactors Directorate. Ali has been with CNL for over twelve years serving in various technical and management roles in the S & T mission and corporate office. As Head of Directorate, Advanced Reactors he leads both the staff and programs undertaking research crucial to speed development and deployment of Advanced and Small Modular Reactors in Canada. Ali leads a diverse team executing on CNL’s clean energy vision including serving federal clients, developing new commercial S & T opportunities and providing support for the SMR deployment project at CNL. His team has also developed CNL’s Clean Energy Demonstration, Innovation, and Research (CEDIR) Initiative to advance the technological readiness of low-carbon hybrid energy systems and help meet Canada’s net-zero goals. He currently represents CNL and Canada on a number of domestic and international working groups and committees, holds a master’s degree in aerospace engineering and is a professional engineer in Ontario.