Ep 121: Mark Lesinski, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

In this episode we discuss... Mark's background in biology and personal journey in the nuclear industry A behind the scenes look at the Canada Nuclear Laboratory team and how each department coordinates with the others The lifecycle of nuclear plants and Mark's evolution from repairing to decommissioning plants The decommissioning of Rocky Flats Plant, a nuclear weapons production facility that now serves as a model for other decommissioning projects The cleanup processes involved in decommissioning Mark's work with British Nuclear Fuels Limited and then later as Chief Nuclear Officer for Magnox South Chalk River Laboratories and its important place in nuclear history Challenges with media and public perception surrounding nuclear energy and weapons A deep dive into CANDU (Canada Deuterium Uranium) reactors The benefits of SMRs and Canada Nuclear Lab's mission to facilitate global implementation