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The Clean Energy Association of New Mexico (CLEAN) welcomes you to join us for the Nuclear in New Mexico: Fueling the U.S. Nuclear Renaissance Conference being held from April 19-22, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa on Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. The conference hosts a series of general and technical sessions covering topics of importance to the uranium and nuclear energy sectors. 

The conference will feature panel presentations, keynote speakers and fireside chats along with technical and corporate presentations. There will also be an opportunity for one-on-one meetings and social activities, please see the schedule tab for more detailed information. 
 

This year’s event will also focus on the future of In-Situ Recovery (ISR) wellfield technology, the growing importance of nuclear development in New Mexico, and the value of cultural and educational exchange between stakeholders. 

CLEAN provides education, awareness and innovative tools to support a strong and safe nuclear energy sector that is sensitive to the environment and communities in which we live and work.

Registration

We’re excited to welcome you to the inaugural Nuclear in New Mexico Conference!

Registration is now open. We invite you attend as an individual or register on behalf of a company. Sponsorship opportunities are available during registration or later through the conference portal.

Space is limited, reserve now to secure your spot and take part in this exciting event!

Please see the schedule and social programming below.

Registration Pricing

 

Attendee TypeRegular

General Attendees

*Industry, Government & Non-Government Organizations, and Research Institutes & Universities 

$530
Students$165
Individual & New Mexico Residents$355

Companies

*Company registration includes 2 representatives

Additional Company representative

$1,050


$530

Community groups and Tribal Governments, please contact conference@cleanNM.org for pricing schedules.

Conference Schedule

  • Casual Cocktail Hour 6:00 to 8:00 p.m
  • Registration and Information Desk Opens 6:00 p.m
    LOCATION: Outside entrance to Tamaya ABCD Hall
  • Registration and Information Desk Opens 8:00 a.m.

    Location: Outside entrance to Tamaya ABCD Hall

  • Coffee service available 9:00 a.m.

    Location: Outside entrance to Tamaya ABCD Hall

  • Pueblo Welcome Greeting 10:00 a.m.

    Attendees will experience a traditional welcome and land acknowledgement by a tribal member in their native Keres language. The welcome recognizes the people of Tamaya, the land and their ancestral history.

  • Welcome Remarks: Janet Lee-Sheriff President and Director, The Clean Energy Association of New Mexico 10:15 a.m.
  • Keynote Speaker 10:25 a.m.

    Details to follow.

  • Panel: Addressing Uranium Legacy Issues in New Mexico 10:45 a.m.

    An expert panel of industry professionals will discuss historic uranium issues in New Mexico, followed by a Q&A session.

  • What’s New in New Mexico? 11:30 a.m.

    Hear from industry experts on new developments on nuclear in New Mexico.

  • Lunch 12:00 p.m.

    Location: Rio Grande Bar

  • Optional Activities 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.

    Option 1: The Nuclear Fuel Cycle in New Mexico Seminar
    Location: Tamaya ABCD Hall
    A comprehensive workshop on the nuclear fuel cycle and its relevance to New Mexico. In this workshop, you’ll learn the status of the nuclear industry, and all stages of the nuclear cycle, from extraction of uranium and small modular reactors to waste management. The session will be led by industry experts, providing in-depth insights and practical perspectives.
    Option 2: 1x1 Meetings
    Consult with the conference organizers for allocated meeting space
    Option 3: Social Programs
    Consult with the conference organizers for various locations
    Prefer to mix and mingle? See our “Social Programming” tab for more options, or under “Activities” in the conference portal.

  • Welcome Reception and Dinner 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

    Location: Hummingbird Garden

  • Subject to change

  • Registration and Information Desk Opens 8:00 a.m.

    Location: Outside entrance to Tamaya ABCD Hall

  • Welcome Remarks 8:30 a.m.
  • Keynote Speaker 8:40 a.m.

    Details to follow.

  • Critical Minerals Potential of Uranium Deposits in New Mexico: Virginia T. McClemore Economic Geologist, New Mexico Bureau of Geology 9:15 a.m

    This presentation provides an overview of New Mexico’s uranium deposits—particularly the sandstone-hosted Morrison Formation—which have historically produced significant U₃O₈ and vanadium, while highlighting the presence of associated critical minerals and rare earth elements that underscore the state’s strategic importance to U.S. mineral security.

  • Fireside Chat: How Government is Shaping Nuclear Energy in New Mexico 9:45 a.m.

    This fireside chat will explore how policy and regulation are influencing nuclear energy development across the state. Followed by a Q&A session.

  • Coffee Break 10:30 a.m.

  • Panel: Uranium In-Situ Recovery (ISR) and an Overview Across North America 10:45 a.m.

    Join us for a presentation from ISR producers and experts. Today, ISR accounts for about 60% of global uranium production. The panel will explore the 50-year history of ISR and wellfield operations, with experts detailing current practices. A Q&A session will follow.

  • Panel: ISR Uranium Projects in New Mexico 11:45 a.m.
  • Lunch 12:00 p.m.

    Location: Rio Grande Bar

  • Climate and Clean Energy in New Mexico 1:00 p.m.

    The presentation will cover New Mexico’s renewable energy policies, decarbonization goals, and the role of emerging technologies

  • Case Study: Community Engagement and Benefits 1:45 p.m.

    Highlights strategies for effective collaboration between Pueblos, government, industry, and communities. The presentation will share examples of successful working relationships from other jurisdictions, emphasizing practical lessons and best practices.

  • Coffee Break 2:30 p.m.
  • U.S. Nuclear Needs: The Demand for Uranium 2:45 p.m.

    This session explores the current and future demand for uranium in the U.S. including factors driving nuclear energy needs, supply considerations, and implications for the domestic nuclear industry.

  • Panel: Uranium In-Situ Recovery Site Visit: Nebraska 3:45 p.m.

    In July 2025, New Mexico citizens and regulators travelled to an ISR site in Nebraska. Participants will outline their thoughts having walked through the site and share their observations. A Q&A session to follow.

  • Advancing Nuclear Energy with Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Microreactors: How Close Are We? Dr. Minghui Chen, Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering The University of New Mexico 4:15 p.m.

    Examines the current state of SMR and microreactor development, focusing on technology readiness, regulatory progress, and near-term deployment timelines.

  • Reception and Dinner 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

    Location: Cottonwoods

  • Subject to change

  • Registration and Information Desk Opens 8:00 a.m.

    Location: Outside entrance to Tamaya ABCD Hall

  • Overview of the Uranium Industry: Jon Indall Senior Policy Advisory, Uranium Producers of America 8:30 a.m.

    An overview of the uranium industry and work underway.

  • Case Study: Community Engagement and Benefits 9:00 a.m.

    This session highlights a case study demonstrating effective community engagement approaches and the social and economic benefits realized through collaboration.

  • Research and Data 9:30 a.m.

    Within New Mexico there is a significant amount of work underway to address environmental management, water conservation and more. This panel outlines the research projects underway.

  • Coffee Break 10:30 a.m.
  • Panel: Collaborative Approaches to Nuclear Work in New Mexico and the U.S. 10:45 a.m.

    A panel discussion on collaboration around nuclear activities in New Mexico and the U.S., focusing on how we work together.

  • Addressing Historic Legacy Issues: The Path Forward 11:30 a.m.

    Working together on historical legacy issues, moving forward to protect the land, air, water and the people of New Mexico.

  • Closing Remarks 12:00 p.m.
  • Lunch 12:15 p.m.

    Location: Rio Grande Bar

  • Subject to change

Poster Presenters

Poster presenters share their work through a visual, interactive display during our dedicated poster session. Instead of a formal talk, you’ll engage directly with attendees, discuss your research or project one-on-one, and build connections across industry, government, academia, and tribal communities. Each presenter will be provided with a horizontal, free-standing 8-ft-wide by 4-ft-high easel at no charge. Posters will be displayed from 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, with presenting authors available at their posters from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM and again during the reception.

If you have a study, initiative, or idea related to nuclear energy, ISR technology, community engagement, or New Mexico’s clean-energy future, we invite you to apply to present a poster. It’s a great opportunity to showcase your work and contribute to the conversation.

Note: If you need electricity at your poster presentation, please contact
conference@cleannm.org

Student Poster Competition – Win cash prizes! 1st: $500 | 2nd: $350 | 3rd: $200

Please apply to speak or present a poster via the Speaker & Poster Submission button below.

Hotel

Reserve Your Room at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa with special conference rates available below.

 Experience tranquility and luxury at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, nestled in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains, near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Set amidst the natural beauty of the Santa Ana Pueblo, enjoy activities from scenic hikes and horseback rides near ancient petroglyphs to hot air ballooning over the Rio Grande. Learn about local Pueblo culture at the on-site Cultural Center and Museum. After your adventures, savor Southwestern cuisine, unwind at Tamaya Mist Spa, or enjoy a round at the neighboring golf course.

We have a variety of social programs offered during Nuclear in New Mexico, however, should you be interested in other activities, please see the full hotel activity list here.

Sponsorships

There are many exciting sponsorship and branding opportunities for the Nuclear in New Mexico conference. Details are outlined below, and sponsorship options can be selected during registration. For questions or custom packages, contact us- we’re here to help.

Top Tier Sponsorships

By Invite
As the premier partner of the Inaugural Nuclear in New Mexico Conference, the Conference Sponsors will be recognized as the primary supporters and driving partners of the conference. This exclusive package ensures your company receives maximum visibility, recognition and influence with attendees. Priority spots for this sponsorship will be given to CLEAN members.
 
Please contact conference@cleannm.org if your company is interested in a Conference Sponsorship.
$10,000

High-visibility exposure as a priority sponsor

  • 30 minute timeslot for a presentation during the main session
  • 6 complimentary registrations
  • Full-page ad in printed program
  • Logo prominently featured on event website, signage, and all promotional materials
  • Recognition in official social media posts
$5,000

Strong visibility and speaking opportunity

  • Opportunity to speak on a featured panel
  • 4 complimentary registrations
  • Half-page ad in the printed program
  • Logo prominently featured on event website, signage, and all promotional materials
  • Recognition in official social media posts
$2,500

Great for small businesses or organizations supporting clean energy development

  • Name/logo on website and program
  • 2 complimentary registrations
  • Optional literature placement at shared table
  • Company logo on symposium lanyards
  • Listing in conference program & website
  • Company logo displayed during the reception
  • Listing in conference program & website
  • Company logo displayed during lunch
  • Listing in conference program & website
  • Company logo displayed at refreshment stations
  • Listing in conference program & website
  • Company logo displayed during the dinner
  • Listing in conference program & website

Contact conference@cleannm.org for additional branding opportunity pricing

Conference Sponsors

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Conference Goal

The goal of Nuclear in New Mexico is to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration around the future of nuclear energy in the Southwest. By bringing together industry leaders, regulators, tribal voices, and academic experts, the conference aims to advance understanding of In-Situ Recovery (ISR) technology, highlight opportunities for responsible development, and create space for cultural and educational exchange. Together, we’re working to shape a cleaner, more inclusive energy future for New Mexico and beyond.
The Clean Energy Association of New Mexico (CLEAN) is committed to advancing a safe, sustainable, and community-centered nuclear energy sector in New Mexico—grounded in the use of environmentally responsible In-Situ Recovery (ISR) for uranium extraction. Through education, outreach, and support for innovative technologies such as ISR, CLEAN works to create lasting environmental and economic benefits for local communities. Nuclear in New Mexico is a core part of that mission—bringing together stakeholders from across the state and beyond to share knowledge, elevate diverse perspectives, and help shape the future of clean energy in a way that honors New Mexico’s land, water, and people.
Our Vision

To position New Mexico as a leader in clean, responsible, and inclusive nuclear energy development—built on innovation, collaboration, and respect for culture and community.

Our Mission

To connect stakeholders across industry, government, tribal nations, and academia to advance sustainable nuclear technologies and policies that benefit all New Mexicans.

Our Motto

Innovation Rooted in Tradition: Clean Energy for New Mexico's Future

Frequently Asked Questions

Some meals will be  provided during session programming and are included with your registration. Breakfast is not included; however the Tamaya offers multiple dining options and casual fare restaurants. If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please notify conference@cleannm.org

Yes. Social programming—golf, tours, horseback riding, and 1x1 meetings—requires separate registration due to limited group sizes.

Conference attendees are encouraged to stay at the host hotel for convenience. Book a room here.

Yes. Complimentary on-site parking is available, with overflow lots if needed.

Yes. All conference sessions meet accessibility standards.

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is the closest major airport, located approximately 30–40 minutes from the conference venue.

Business casual attire for sessions and weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor social activities. While daytime temperatures can be warm, evenings in New Mexico often cool off— layers are recommended.

Yes. Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available throughout the venue. Log-in details will be provided at check-in.

Yes. Name substitutions are allowed at no cost up to 7 days before the conference.

Agenda

Schedule and Presentation schedule will be released at a later date

Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm

Opening Ceremony & Introduction.

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Speakers
Host & Speaker

Alexander Marshall

Supervisors

Clean Energy

Reception
5:00pm – 8:00pm

Opening Ceremony & Introduction.

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Speakers
Host & Speaker

Alexander Marshall

Supervisors

Clean Energy

General Session
8:00am – 5:00pm

General Session

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Speakers
Host & Speaker

Alexander Marshall

Host & Speaker

Scarlett Wilkinson

Meal Break
8:00am – 5:00pm

Breakfast

Food & Beverage Sponsor

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Meal Break
12:00pm – 1:00pm

Lunch

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Reception
6:00pm – 7:00pm

Reception

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Speakers
Coordinator

Tamaya Resort

Supervisors

Clean Energy

Meals Break
12:00pm – 1:00pm

Dinner

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General Session
8:00am – 5:00pm

General Session

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Speakers
Host & Speaker

Alexander Marshall

Host & Speaker

Scarlett Wilkinson

Meals Break
8:00am – 9:00am

Breakfast

Food & Beverage Sponsor

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Meals Break
12:00pm – 1:00pm

Lunch

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Have any questions?

We are excited to hear from you! Please send us an email and someone from the event team will get back to you shortly.

conference@cleannm.org

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Dr. Dennis Stover, PhD.

Co-Inventor of In-Situ Recovery

Dr. Dennis Stover played a defining role in the emergence and evolution of uranium In-Situ Recovery (ISR) technology in the United States. Beginning his work in Texas in the early 1970s, he brought a rare combination of scientific discipline and practical engineering to a technology that would go on to transform how uranium is produced around the world.

Over his 50-year career, Dr. Stover remained at the center of ISR’s technical and operational advancement. He contributed to early field programs, helped refine the chemistry and hydrology behind uranium recovery and aquifer restoration, and was directly involved in translating laboratory theory into large-scale production. At a time when ISR was still unproven, he helped make it work—and helped ensure it worked safely and sustainably.

Dr. Stover held senior roles with some of the most influential uranium companies in the ISR space. He served as Chief Engineer for Everest Minerals Corporation, Chief Operating Officer of Energy Metals Corporation, and Executive Vice President, Americas for Uranium One, where he oversaw the commercial development of assets across Texas, Wyoming, and beyond. He later served as Chief Executive Officer of enCore Energy, guiding the next chapter of ISR development in the United States.

His technical legacy is also deep and lasting. Dr. Stover holds six U.S. patents related to ISR uranium recovery and aquifer restoration and has co-authored multiple guidebooks for the International Atomic Energy Agency. He is widely recognized for both his innovation and his dedication to advancing ISR as a clean, practical solution to fuel the future of nuclear energy.

With degrees in chemistry and chemical engineering from Kalamazoo College and the University of Michigan, Dr. Stover brought rigor, imagination, and persistence to every stage of ISR’s history—and his work continues to shape the industry today.

Jon Indall

Senior Policy Advisor, Uranium Producers of America

Mr. Indall has close to 40 years of experience in natural resources, environmental law, and administrative law, which has made a profound impact on these domains. A distinguished retired partner from the prestigious law firm of Maldegen, Templeman & Indall in Santa Fe, his practice encompassed intricate transactions, title work, permitting, and mining property acquisitions. Mr. Indall adeptly represented clients engaged in site remediation activities, including superfund sites.

A revered figure in the uranium mining industry, Mr. Indall has actively engaged in both representation and legislative activities, playing a role in shaping federal energy laws and policies, and currently serves as Senior Policy Advisor for the Uranium Producers of America. His representation portfolio spanned a diverse range of natural resource clients, including hardrock mining companies, natural gas pipeline entities, oil and gas supply firms, and water disposal companies. His impressive educational background includes a J.D. from the University of Kansas in 1974 and a B.A. from the same institution in 1971.

William M. Sheriff

Executive Chairman, enCore Energy Corp.

Mr. Sheriff, as the founder, Chief Investment Officer and Executive Chairman, has advanced the company from inception to a uranium producer with a multi-jurisdictional United States asset base. Mr. Sheriff has raised over $600 MM in the public markets and has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions.

Mr. Sheriff is an entrepreneur and visionary with over 40 years of experience in the minerals industry and the securities industry and has been responsible for significant capital raises along with corporate development. Mr. Sheriff was a pioneer in the uranium renaissance as co-founder and Chairman of Energy Metals Corp. and was responsible for compiling the largest domestic uranium resource base in U.S. history before the company was sold for $1.8 billion in 2007. With his in-depth understanding of the nuclear industry and market conditions, plus his knowledge of the financial markets, Mr. Sheriff is regarded as a leader and avid supporter of nuclear energy as a clean and reliable energy source for the United States.

Mr. Sheriff also has a significant interest in the gold exploration sector with personal and corporate gold exploration assets across the United States and Canada. He is a Director and co-founder of Group 11 Technologies Inc.; a private company committed to the development and application of environmentally and socially responsible metals mineral extraction as an alternative to conventional mining methods.

Mr. Sheriff holds a B.Sc. degree (Geology) from Fort Lewis College, Colorado and an MSc in Mining Geology from the University of Texas-El Paso. He has compiled one of the largest privately held mining databases in the world, providing enCore with access to proprietary uranium projects.

Janet Lee-Sheriff

President & Director, The Clean of Energy of New Mexico

Ms. Sheriff brings 25 years of experience in the mineral extraction industry with a strong focus on strategic planning, community engagement and communications. She presently serves as the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Verdera Energy Corp. and President and Director of Group 11 Technologies and The Clean Energy Association of New Mexico. From 2020 to 2024, she served as the Chief Communications Officer of enCore Energy Corp., having managed their brand and communications from a micro-cap company to a leading uranium producer in the United States.

Ms. Sheriff led the world’s first on-site test of a solvent which replaced cyanide in the gold extraction process, resulting in the formation of Group 11. She was responsible for creating the SRU® (the Secondary Recovery Unit) which replaced the smelter process in the test process. Ms. Sheriff also established and presently owns the Yukon Mint®, which has created green gold coins with indigenous art to celebrate the local communities and artists. With a strong commitment to social responsibility and community engagement she has successfully negotiated and implemented socio-economic and exploration agreements with indigenous governments plus implemented numerous innovative programs, including the award-winning Elders-in-Residence Program, to ensure community involvement in corporate projects. She is responsible for developing the Yukon Mine Training Association, focused on aboriginal training, raising $20+ mm for training initiatives.

Charles Lundstrom

Public Liaison Manager, Grants Energy

Charles Lundstrom is an Environmental Health and Safety professional and a native of Grants, New
Mexico. He is a retired state regulator with the New Mexico Environment Department, where he
dedicated his career to the protection of natural resources for the current and future citizens of New
Mexico.
 
He currently serves as Manager of Community Engagement and Environmental Protection for the Grants Project, where his work focuses on transparent public communication, regulatory
compliance, and responsible environmental stewardship in resource development activities.
 
Mr. Lundstrom is a Registered Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with extensive experience in environmental regulation, industrial safety, and public service. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from New Mexico State University and a Master of Science in Industrial Safety from Central Missouri State University.

He is the father of three sons and has volunteered for more than 15 years in youth sports within the Grants–Milan community, reflecting a strong commitment to service, mentorship, and community
well-being.

Daria Sayan

Director of Regulatory Affairs, Grants Energy

Mr. Sayan is Director of Regulatory Affairs at Grants Energy, responsible for developing and maintaining regulatory compliance programs across all levels of government. Prior to joining Grants Energy, Mr. Sayan spent over a decade in the aerospace industry, leading regulatory compliance, proposal development, negotiation, agreement structuring, and program management efforts. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business and legal studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Arizona.

Errol Lawrence, M.S., P.G.

Senior Hydrogeologist and Professional Geologist, Engineering Analytics, Inc.

Mr. Errol P. Lawrence is a Senior Hydrogeologist with Engineering Analytics. He is licensed as a professional geologist in Texas and Wyoming. His education includes a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Northern Arizona University, and a Master of Science in Engineering Geology from the Colorado School of Mines. Mr. Lawrence has nearly 50 years of experience with the successful application of geology, hydrogeology and environmental science to mineral resource development and groundwater characterization and remediation.

His focus over the past twenty-five years has been on the development and application of numerical and analytical groundwater models to address environmental and hydrologic issues related to mine permitting, resource recovery optimization, and groundwater restoration and monitoring, with an emphasis on the uranium mining industry.

Mr. Lawrence has extensive experience in presenting modeling results to state, federal and foreign regulatory agencies including the US Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment, Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality, South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Orange County Water Board (California) and the South Africa Department of Water Affairs. His experience includes the characterization and simulation of groundwater systems and contaminant fate and transport in a wide variety of geologic systems.

Projects include the development of groundwater compliance programs for mining and milling facilities, preparation of land-ban exemption petition demonstrations, simulation studies to optimize in-situ recovery techniques, development of numerical models in support of Alternate Concentration Limit applications, and the design, review and assessment of groundwater remediation programs. His experience includes assessment of uranium in-situ recovery in the United States, Canada, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Paraguay.

Virginia T. McClemore

Economic Geologist, New Mexico Bureau of Geology

Ginger is the Lead Research Scientist at New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, division of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. She was hired in 1980. She is an economic geologist and holds B.S. degrees in Geology and Geophysics (1977), M.S. degree in Geology (1980) from New Mexico Tech and Ph.D. in Geoscience from University of Texas at El Paso (1993).

Ginger studies New Mexico’s mineral resources (including uranium resources) including how these minerals form, exploring for new resources, how to mine these resources and how to reclaim sites after mining. McLemore has written over 400 publications. She is an adjunct professor at New Mexico Tech. Ginger was inducted into the New Mexico Mining Hall of Fame (2023) in recognition of working with the mining industry.

Dr. Minghui Chen

Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering, The University of New Mexico

Dr. Minghui Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at The University of New Mexico (UNM). Before joining UNM, he was a research fellow in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor.

Dr. Chen earned his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Nuclear Engineering from The Ohio State University (OSU) in 2015 and the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor in 2018, respectively.

Dr. Chen’s research has focused on experimental thermal-hydraulics, including separate and integral effects tests. In particular, his group has designed and executed experiments to investigate the performance of high-temperature systems/components for Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs), Fluoride-salt-cooled High-temperature Reactors (FHRs), and High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactors (HTGRs), and to demonstrate the reliability of their passive safety systems. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed journal and conference publications. Dr. Chen has been a PI and co-PI for multiple federally funded research projects with a total of funds of more than $4.2 million over the past five years.

Dr. Minghui Chen is an inaugural winner of the Distinguished Early Career Award granted by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy in 2022, won the Early Career Faculty Research Excellence Award from the School of Engineering at UNM in 2024, and received the Research and Creative Works Leader Award from UNM in 2025.

Benjamin Russ, PhD

Project Director, Grants Energy

Dr. Benjmain Russ is a Senior Director for General Atomics Uranium Resources, responsible for technology and business development in support of expanding the domestic supply chain for critical materials. In this role he is leading the Grants Precision ISR project, which will establish a domestic supply capability of uranium for the U.S. power reactor market utilizing in-situ recovery techniques.  Dr. Russ holds B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Davis and University of California, San Diego respectively.
 
Dr. Russ has over 25 years of experience in novel, clean-energy chemical process development, including commercially relevant demonstrations of rare earth elements (REE) processing and separation technologies, medical radioisotope production, and large-scale thermochemical hydrogen production. Dr. Russ’ work has focused on achieving environmentally friendly, sustainable processes in support of re-establishing domestic capabilities across a wide range of critical industries.

Karen Radosevich

Senior Manager, Nuclear Fuels Supply, Entergy

Karen Radosevich is the Senior Manager, Nuclear Fuels Supply for Entergy’s Nuclear organization. Her primary job responsibility is to procure enriched uranium for the Entergy fleet and to fully account for the costs. Prior to this, Ms. Radosevich worked for Entergy’s System Planning and Operations organization where she held leadership positions to support long-term generation planning for Entergy’s regulated utility companies.