Bob Apthorpe

Principal Engineer, Nuclear Safety at TerraPower

Bob Apthorpe is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in nuclear safety and software consultancy. Currently serving as Principal Engineer for Nuclear Safety at TerraPower LLC since February 2022, Bob also owns Acorvid Technical Services Corporation, which specializes in scientific programming and the revitalization of legacy software. Bob has held significant roles including Senior Nuclear Engineer at Fauske & Associates, LLC, where responsibilities included engineering analysis and software development for international chemical and nuclear clients. Additionally, Bob has contributed as an IT volunteer for the Austin Improv Collective and served as a systems administrator and director across various educational and technical organizations. Bob holds both a BS and MS in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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TerraPower

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TerraPower aims to develop a sustainable and economic nuclear energy system while greatly reducing proliferation risks and creating new options for converting low-level waste into vast energy resources. TerraPower is investigating a class of nuclear fast reactors called the traveling wave reactor (TWR).


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