2024 | 8 Ian Castillo Head, Hydrogen & Tritium Technologies Directorate, CNL Dr. Castillo directs the R&D activities of CNL’s Hydrogen and Tritium Directorate, aligning with government stakeholder needs, market trends, and leveraging CNL’s extensive hydrogen isotopes expertise both nationally and internationally. With over 17 years in the nuclear industry, he is an expert in hydrogen production, recombination, heavy water and tritium management, chemistry, and process engineering. Dr. Castillo earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from McGill University. Satoshi Konishi Co-Founder, CEO & Chief Fusioneer Kyoto Fusioneering Ltd. Prof. Satoshi Konishi co-founded Kyoto Fusioneering in 2019. With a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Tokyo, Satoshi brings four decades of expertise in R&D, specializing in fusion technology, advanced nuclear system design, and tritium engineering, including significant contributions to the ITER project. He holds dual roles as Chief Fusioneer, overseeing technology development, strategic planning, and execution, and as CEO, a position he has held since 2023. Kiyoshi Seko Director & COO Kyoto Fusioneering Ltd. Mr. Seko oversees business development, fundraising, PR, and marketing from Kyoto Fusioneering’s Tokyo office. With nearly a decade at Mitsubishi Corporation, he facilitated several international JVs and M&As. Seko's VC experience at Coral Capital, investing in deeptech, adds depth to his role. Holding degrees from Kyoto University, University of Tokyo, and an MBA from IE Business School, Spain, his interests span reading, sports, and emerging technologies. Stephen Bushby Vice-President, Science & Technology Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Dr. Bushby is a senior nuclear executive with a long and accomplished career, previously working as the Chief Nuclear Officer at AIC Global Holdings, where he identified and assessed investment opportunities in small modular reactor (SMR), clean energy and targeted radio therapy technologies. Dr. Bushby spent much of his career working at AECL in progressive leadership roles, including serving as the Vice-President of Science, Technology and Commercial Oversight. Get in touch at
[email protected] Executive and Business Yuhei Nozoe Senior Manager, Business Development Kyoto Fusioneering Ltd. Yuhei has a comprehensive background in business development and M&A. Formerly with Mitsui & Co., he led M&As and developed business ranging from oil & gas, chemical, IT (AI, Optimization, Digital Twin, etc). After MBA from IE Business School, Spain, he established/operated industrial IT startup as intrapreneur and provided clients with consultancy business for growth of SMBs and startups as his personal career. Bibake Uppal Head of Kyoto Fusioneering America Kyoto Fusioneering America Ltd. Bibake leads KF's North American expansion, building partnerships and commercial ties to accelerate the development and commercialization of KF’s technology. He has a wealth of experience in M&A and strategy consulting in the ERI industry, and corporate communications and government relations in the Canadian public sector. An MBA and MSc. graduate from IE Business School, Bibake is a decisive, outcome-focused leader in the evolving energy landscape. Sam Suppiah Technical Director, Hydrogen & Tritium Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Dr. Suppiah, with over 35 years' expertise, drives hydrogen and tritium technology advancements at CNL. Formerly with the British Gas Corporation, he's an expert in Tritium Technologies, Catalysis, and Energy Storage. He's Canada's delegate for the GEN IV VHTR Hydrogen Production Board and a CHFCA board member. A regular at IAEA presentations, he holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Birmingham, UK. Denys Elliot Director, Business Development Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Denys Elliot is the Director of Business Development for Advanced Reactors (AR) at CNL. He is the primary liaison between CNL and AR vendors for contract establishment and advancing AR technologies. Additionally, Denys oversees CNL’s Canadian Nuclear Research Initiative, supporting collaborative AR research in Canada. His expertise lies in contract formation with AR developers throughout the commercialization process.