Events

Join the NINorth West Branch and First Light Fusion for an introduction into nuclear fusion and the computational science work First Light Fusion undertake.

Registration

To register for the event please email: Chair.northwest@nuclearinst.com

Speakers

Dr Emilio Escauriza – Experimental Scientist

Topic: Welcome to Nuclear Fusion and First Light Fusion

I grew up in Oxford and, after a year of working the punts on the river and travelling in India and the United States, I attended the University of Manchester to study physics. I then worked as a tutor and teacher in London before returning to Oxford to start a DPhil in shock physics. I was fortunate to be co-sponsored by First Light Fusion, who encouraged me to apply for a role in the experimental group upon completion.

Dr Rafel Bordas – Lead Data Scientist

Topic: Computational Science – Bayesian Approach

I joined First Light Fusion in February 2021, where I now lead a team of three Data Scientists, all at the post-doctoral level, applying Machine Learning methods to accelerate IFE design optimisation workflows and Bayesian methods to analyse IFE data. Previously, I spent 5 years developing commercial uncertainty quantification, Bayesian optimisation and model calibration software tools for use in the Energy industry.