The Challenge of Innovation in Nuclear Fuel Development and Qualification

Nuclear fuel technology development is a complex undertaking that requires the focus of a diverse team of scientific and engineering specialist, unique experimental facilities, and close coordination with commercial and regulatory communities. It is not the realm of passionate researchers searching for revolutionary scientific breakthroughs in solitude. Successful navigation of this landscape requires definition of a clear mission, rigorous integration, and scientific brilliance complemented closely by engineering excellence. This is the fundamental definition of applied research and development that characterizes the national laboratories'. Mission, the Advanced Fuels Campaign mission, and how it complements that of its adjacent stakeholders.