Tom Wallace-Smith

Tom Wallace-Smith is an accomplished professional in the fields of nuclear physics and technology. Currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at Astral Systems since May 2021, Tom supports the development of technology and industrial applications. Simultaneously, Tom is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Bristol, contributing to the STFC-CLASP funded MicroNova project focused on Nuclear Fusion technologies for Medical Isotope production. Tom's academic journey includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Physics from the University of Bristol and a Master of Physics from the University of Bath. Previously, Tom gained valuable experience through a Nuclear Engineering internship at Rolls-Royce and engaged in research projects related to clean energy and nuclear waste repurposing.