Material Science Meets Fusion : Insights from Paul Weiss at Kronos Fusion Energy

In this episode of the Kronos Fusion Energy Podcast, I'm joined by Paul Weiss, our Chief Material Scientist and Board Advisor. Paul is a distinguished nanoscientist and material science expert with a career marked by groundbreaking achievements. He has co-authored over 400 research publications, holds more than 40 patents, and has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards. Currently affiliated with UCLA, Paul was the Fred Kavli Chair in NanoSystems Sciences and served as the director of the California NanoSystems Institute.

Paul's profile at UCLA "https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/directory/weiss-paul-s/

We discuss Paul's journey from his early days at MIT to his pioneering work with the scanning tunneling microscope. Paul shares insights into his passion for nanotechnology and how it has influenced various fields, from electronics to medicine. We also explore the challenges and opportunities in fusion energy, focusing on material science's crucial role in developing the S.M.A.R.T. 40 fusion energy generator. This episode is packed with information about the impact of nanotechnology and how innovations in material science are driving the future of fusion energy.

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