Ep. 121 - Mark Lesinski, Canada Nuclear Laboratory

Published: Nov. 16, 2018, 11 a.m.

In this episode we discuss...

  • Mark’s background in biology and personal journey in the nuclear industry
  • A behind the scenes look at the Canada Nuclear Laboratory team and how each department coordinates with the others
  • The lifecycle of nuclear plants and Mark’s evolution from repairing to decommissioning plants
  • The decommissioning of Rocky Flats Plant, a nuclear weapons production facility that now serves as a model for other decommissioning projects
  • The cleanup processes involved in decommissioning
  • Mark’s work with British Nuclear Fuels Limited and then later as Chief Nuclear Officer for Magnox South
  • Chalk River Laboratories and its important place in nuclear history
  • Challenges with media and public perception surrounding nuclear energy and weapons
  • A deep dive into CANDU (Canada Deuterium Uranium) reactors
  • The benefits of SMRs and Canada Nuclear Lab’s mission to facilitate global implementation