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Nuclear Fusion, Renewable Energy of the Future

February 7 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Amit Singh will present “Nuclear Fusion, Renewable Energy of the Future” on 07 February 2024 at 6:30pm Eastern Time at NearStar Fusion, Virginia.
In-person places are currently allocated. Remote participation is possible.

Registration Link: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/391125

This hybrid meeting is organised by Northern Virginia/Baltimore/Washington SSIT Chapter and co-hosted by Washington/Baltimore/No Virginia Jt Chapter,NPS05; Washington/Northern Virginia Jt; Baltimore Section Chapter,PE31 Chapter,MTT17 and Baltimore Section.

Summary Presentation Focus

A high-level discussion of fusion energy to include the fundamentals, various approaches (inertial vs. magnetic confinement), the global competitive landscape and the obstacles which still lie ahead for commercially viable fusion energy. Additional topics included are an overview of the National Ignition Facility (NIF) breakthrough and various reactor designs.

Speaker
Amit Singh is the CEO of NearStar Fusion, an energy startup in Chantilly, VA pursuing fusion energy with hypervelocity plasma railguns. Amit received his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia and previously founded Asymmetrik Ltd., a high-end software firm serving the Intelligence Community and Healthcare industries. Amit has over 25 years of experience creating and managing high-performance teams.
Amit lives in Washington DC with his wife and son and loves exploring new foods and destinations.

Organizer

Washington DC/Northern Virginia/Baltimore SSIT Chapter