Track 1
Meeting the Demand for Power
Location: Salons 3 & 4
Time | Activity |
| 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Introduction and Track Sponsor RemarksJuan-Pablo Correa-Baena, Anna Erickson, Matthew McDowell, Georgia Tech |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Panel: Energy Technologies Shaping the Next DecadeRick Anderson, Southern Company (Moderator) |
| 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m | Break |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | The Landscape of Nuclear TechnologyBojan Petrovic, Georgia Tech |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Controlling Charge Transfer at Electrochemical InterfacesSolomon Oyakhire, Georgia Tech |
| 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Graduate Student Lightning Talks |
| 4:30 p.m. | Adjourn to Poster Session & Reception |
About the Track
Meeting the Demand for Power
Meeting the growing demand for power requires navigating both challenges and opportunities across the energy landscape. Emerging technologies offer innovative solutions but face hurdles in scalability, cost, and regulatory frameworks. In parallel, nuclear technology is evolving beyond traditional reactors, with advanced designs and fuel cycles promising greater efficiency and safety. At the same time, integrating renewables into the grid introduces complexity in balancing intermittent generation with reliability, calling for smarter infrastructure and storage solutions. This track will explore how these dynamics shape a future where diverse energy sources work together to deliver sustainable, resilient power.




