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 Remarks 

Juan-Pablo Correa-Baena, Anna Erickson, Matthew McDowell, Georgia Tech

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Panel: Energy Technologies Shaping the Next Decade

Rick Anderson, Southern Company (Moderator)
Michelle Catts, GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear
Scott Childers, Stryten Energy
Scott Moskowitz, QCells
Raiford Smith, Google

2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m
Break
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Landscape of Nuclear Technology

Bojan Petrovic, Georgia Tech

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Controlling Charge Transfer at Electrochemical Interfaces

Solomon 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

Electric bulb with different energy sources around it

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.