Fusion Energy

Reimaging Fusion Energy System Design in Support of a Just and Equitable Energy Transition (2023-2026)

The proposed research seeks to leverage UW’s plasma and fusion energy expertise to become a leader in transformational research that will enable the goal of achieving commercial fusion energy to support a just and equitable energy transition.

Lead Investigator: Prof. Stephanie J. Diem

Funding source: WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

Our goals: to develop risk and safety assessment methodologies for fusion power plant technologies