Dr. Jose Manuel Perlado
Reactor Design Lead
A professor in Nuclear Physics and former Director of the Instituto de Fusión Nuclear “Guillermo Velarde” at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain, he is presently its President, Dr. Perlado is at the forefront of innovation, combining his deep expertise with visionary leadership to tackle the complex challenges of harnessing fusion power. His pivotal role bridges academic excellence and practical application, ensuring that fusion energy systems are not only scientifically feasible but optimized for future implementation. Helping students thrive has given him endless energy, and he takes great pride in leading the nuclear science and technology sector, shaping the next generation of innovators.
Previously, Dr. Perlado made significant contributions from the early 1970s in ICF Target Physics with coupled time-space codes for radiation-hydro-neutron transport, and as the reactor chamber design lead for the HiPER project, an ambitious European initiative focused on the development of next-generation inertial fusion energy, and collaboration in the LIFE/LLNL project. His groundbreaking work on reactor chamber technologies laid the foundation for innovations in high-performance materials capable of withstanding extreme conditions. His technical prowess and forward-thinking perspective have made him a revered figure in international collaborations devoted to fusion energy advancements.
As a world expert in fusion materials and reactor chamber design, Dr. Perlado continues to shape the future of sustainable energy. His unwavering commitment to interdisciplinary research and his ability to inspire and guide teams make him an essential leader in the global effort to unlock the power of fusion. With a relentless optimism and belief in the potential of scientific ingenuity, Dr. Perlado embodies the spirit of progress as the world moves closer to realizing clean, limitless energy for generations to come.