IEEE Nuclear Presentation Series – Small Reactors: Prospects and Challenges

The [IEEE Vancouver Section](https://vancouver.ieee.ca) and the IEEE Future Directions Committee are organizing a series of presentations to address the widespread interest in clean energy sources, new nuclear reactor technologies, and the various related issues. This series of talks will cover aspects of nuclear energy and the disruptive new technology of Small Modular Reactors. These presentations will be of interest both to engineers who are not nuclear specialists, and to the general public who are interested in learning about the <a href="http://technology.

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TOPIC: Small Reactors: Prospects and Challenges
DATE: May 14, 2025
LOCATION: Online
PRESENTER: Dr. Esam Hussein

Dr. Esam Hussein will discuss several types of small reactors and microreactors. He will review the promises and hurdles of modular reactor designs, manufacturing and construction. Inherent and passive safety features of these reactors will also be <a href="http://examined.

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This presentation series is organized by:

– [IEEE Future Directions Committee, IEEE Sustech Initiative](<a href="https://ieee-sustech.org/2023/ieees-sustech-initiative/)

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This presentation series is supported by:

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Co-sponsored by: IEEE Future Directions Committee, IEEE SusTech Initiative

Speaker(s): Dr. Esam Hussein

Agenda:
The presentation will start at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (12:00 EDT, 16:00 UTC).

09:00 Welcome and Speaker Introduction

09:10 Presentation

09:45 Questions and Answers

10:00 Presentation ends

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