Pattrick Calderoni is the technical lead for fusion research activities at the Idaho National Laboratory. He is the Principal Investigator of the Blanket Nuclear Testing (BNT) Fusion Innovation Research Engine (FIRE), the primary interface with the DOE Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) office and coordinates a broad portfolio of research projects focused on fusion technology. His technical expertise includes fusion breeder materials, blanket design and tritium technology.

Dr. Calderoni has more than 20 years’ experience in the development of fission and fusion energy systems and testing of nuclear components. He recently served as the National Technical Director for the DOE Advanced Sensor and Instrumentation (ASI) program, which is an element of the Department of Energy, Nuclear Energy research portfolio. In addition to sinstrumentation, his technical expertise includes sodium and molten salt reactors. Dr. Calderoni's leadership extends globally, having contributed to experiments in various nuclear research facilities, including the INL Advanced Test Reactor (ATR), Transient Reactor Test Facility (TREAT), and international facilities like the Monju reactor in Japan and research reactors in Europe.

Dr. Calderoni holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of California, Los Angeles, and a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering from Universita' di Bologna, Italy. He is affiliated with the Project Management Institute, holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate, and is a member of the American Nuclear Society.