Dr. Charles Forsberg

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Biography

Charles Forsberg is a nuclear chemical engineer and a Principal Research Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), affiliated with the Nuclear Science and Engineering (NSE) department. He has an extensive background in nuclear security policy and has led significant studies including the Future Nuclear Fuel Cycle study. Forsberg is a co-inventor of the Fluoride-salt-cooled High-temperature Reactor (FHR) and has played a crucial role in the development of technologies that enable more efficient nuclear power generation and waste management. He has published over 300 papers and holds 13 patents in his field. His research focuses on enhancing the safety and economic viability of nuclear reactors, specifically through advancing salt-cooled reactor technologies. Forsberg is actively involved in projects to create low-cost heat storage solutions and in exploring the potential of cellulosic biofuels as a sustainable energy source. He has also received multiple awards for his contributions to nuclear engineering, including Fellow designations from the American Nuclear Society and the American Association for Advancement of Science, among others. He teaches advanced courses in nuclear engineering and continues to influence the field through his research and educational efforts.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Research Scientist

— Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA, USA

Leading research in nuclear energy technologies, focusing on safe and efficient nuclear reactor designs and their applications.

Awards

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Fellow

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Fellow

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Seaborg Award

Courses

Nuclear Engineering Seminar Principles of Nuclear Chemical Engineering Waste Management