What does it take to shift public perception about nuclear energy, especially in a country where it’s still taboo? For Ikhwan Khaleb, a recent U-M Nuclear Engineering grad and rising science communicator, it starts with curiosity, creativity, and a TikTok account. Now working as a senior engineer at Holtec, Ikhwan is helping redefine how Malaysians talk about clean energy. In this feature, he shares his unlikely path from curious student to content creator, and how he’s turning fear into informed conversation.
