Ed Pheil

Ed Pheil has extensive work experience in various roles in the energy and technology industries. Starting in 1980, they worked as an intern for the Department of the Army until 1983. In 1984, they began their career at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (BMPC) - Knolls Atomic Power Lab as an Advisory Nuclear Engineer, where they gained experience in reactor operations, design, integration, contracting, radiation shield design, and project management. Ed held this role until 2015.

In 2004, while still working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, Pheil also took on the role of Manager of Space Reactor Integration and Shield. In this position, they managed the design and material selection of space reactor shields, as well as the interface with launch vehicles, energy conversion support, and contracts with national labs and vendors. Ed held this role until 2006.

In 2012, Pheil joined Silicon Accelerator Inc as the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Executive Officer. Here, they were involved in the design of highly radiation resistant nano-vacuum tube THz computer chips for applications such as quantum computing.

Pheil co-founded Poseidon Atomic in 2020 and held the role of Co-Founder until 2022.

Since 2015, Pheil has been the Chief Technology Officer and Founder of Elysium Industries, leading a team in designing a Molten Chloride Salt Fast Reactor (EMSR) to provide cost-efficient and safe electricity and process heat. The reactor can be started with nuclear waste and plutonium, reducing fuel costs and improving proliferation resistance.

In 2017, Pheil took on the role of Technical Advisor for Fisonic Energy Solutions and Averoses Incorporated, providing expertise in energy solutions.

In March 2017, Pheil also became the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Vortex Mx 2 - A Fisonic Energy Solutions Company, focusing on reducing maintenance and improving energy and resource efficiency in various sectors.

In October 2022, Pheil joined EXODYS ENERGY as the Chief Technology Officer.

Ed Pheil earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering with a focus on Fusion from Penn State University between 1980 and 1984. Later on, they received training at the Naval Nuclear Lab - Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory to become an Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) and a Nuclear Propulsion Engineer (NPE), specializing in Reactor Operation. No specific years were provided for this training.