Dennis Whyte

Dennis Whyte

Director of the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center, Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering, leading research in plasma physics and fusion energy development.

About

Dennis Whyte is the Director of the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center and a Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT.
He specializes in plasma physics and fusion energy, focusing on developing fusion reactor technology.
His work aims to advance nuclear fusion as a practical and sustainable energy source.
He has led numerous projects and collaborations to innovate in plasma confinement and materials science relevant to fusion reactors.

Areas of Expertise

director physicist

Recent Podcasts

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Dennis Whyte: Nuclear Fusion and the Future of Energy | Lex Fridman Podcast #353

Topic: Nuclear Fusion and Energy

03:08:075,676,85935,9463 years ago
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