Shaping Future of Nuclear Energy with Policy Analysis
This research aims to expand market opportunities for nuclear energy by exploring diverse reactor technologies, including their integration into the hydrogen economy. Through comprehensive lifecycle assessments and case studies, the study provides data-driven insights to support policy recommendations. It evaluates advanced nuclear reactor and fuel cycle technologies by considering key criteria such as economics, climate change, energy security, waste management, and proliferation resistance, enabling strategic foresight and informed decision-making across a range of potential scenarios.​
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Research Topics
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Siting, public acceptance, and nuclear security of nuclear facilities
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Postdoctoral researchers:
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Graduate Students: Inhye Hahm(KAERI), Gaeul Choi
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Interns: Hiring
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Lifecycle assessment of nuclear fuel cycle scenarios for various nuclear reactor types
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Postdoctoral researchers:
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Graduate Students: Keonhee Lee(KAERI)
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Interns: Chae Rin Lim
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- Energy mix scenario studies for climate mitigation and hydrogen economy
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Postdoctoral researchers:
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Graduate Students: Pilhyeon Ju, Keonhee Lee, Ji-eon Kim
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Interns: Hiring
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Sponsors:
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Collaborating Partners: SNU Nuclear Energy Policy Center
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