Moonkyu Hwang

Moonkyu Hwang is a highly experienced nuclear safety engineer with extensive expertise in safety analysis methodology and thermal-hydraulic systems. Currently serving as the Lead Principal Engineer for Nuclear Safety at TerraPower LLC since June 2021, Moonkyu Hwang previously held leadership roles at Kairos Power and TerraPower, focusing on deterministic safety analysis methods, system-wide transient analyses, and code development requirements for advanced reactor systems. With a solid foundation in nuclear engineering earned through a Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology and both a master's and bachelor's degree from Seoul National University, Moonkyu Hwang has a proven track record in safety analyses, code validation, and mentorship within the field.