Nuclear Energy’s Unprecedented Growth: A Q&A With Todd Allen

Nuclear energy is experiencing its biggest resurgence in decades—and the University of Michigan is helping lead the charge. In this Q&A, Todd Allen, chair of U-M’s top-ranked Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences, discusses how innovations like small modular reactors, fusion breakthroughs, and workforce development are shaping the field. He also shares how U-M is collaborating across disciplines and communities to ensure safe, sustainable deployment. Read the full Q&A to see how Michigan continues its legacy from the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project and helps define the future of nuclear energy.