Jack is a fourth-year Ph.D. student in Nuclear Science & Engineering from St. Louis, Missouri. He received his B.S. from Missouri S&T and became involved in advocacy for nuclear energy research through the American Nuclear Society (ANS) and the MIT Science Policy Initiative. Specializing in fusion neutronics, Jack takes interest in the unique technical, policy, and supply-chain challenges faced by fusion energy, and the role it can play in a decarbonized grid. Jack also chairs the "Nuclear Innovations" session at the ANS Young Professionals' Congress and is passionate about involving young people with emerging energy technologies. In his spare time, Jack enjoys playing Ultimate and has served as President of the MIT Concert Band, where he also plays the tuba.

Daniel is a 5th year PhD student in mechanical engineering. His research focuses on understanding the anode/liquid electrolyte interface to enable lithium metal batteries for EV applications. Prior to MIT, he earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech and then spent a year and a half interning at Apple and Tesla. Daniel is passionate about finding new battery chemistries to accelerate the transition to renewable energy. Outside of school and work, he enjoys working out, running, reading, watching movies, and baking!

Xiaomian is a second year Ph.D. student in chemical engineering. She is interested in optimizing operation of electric grids with renewable energy and battery storage integration. Prior to attending MIT, Xiaomian graduated with a degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University, where she led Students for a Sustainable Stanford, taught clean energy workshops to high school students, and conducted battery research. Outside of research, Xiaomian enjoys playing her flute, reading science fiction books, and cooking.

Meg Sakiriwatekul is a first-year MBA candidate at MIT Sloan. She holds a BS in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Finance from Tufts University. Prior to Sloan, Meg worked on Tesla’s Supercharger Team and most recently at Super Energy, one of Thailand’s largest renewable energy developers. She is passionate about scaling sustainable energy solutions. Outside of work, Meg enjoys playing volleyball, snowboarding, and recently picked up golf.

Keira Boone is a first-year undergraduate at MIT, currently undeclared but exploring a double major in Materials Science and Engineering (Course 3) and Climate System Science and Engineering (Course 1-12). She is passionate about developing practical, interdisciplinary climate solutions, from electrochemical carbon capture and ocean alkalinity enhancement to modular hydroponics systems for sustainable urban farming. Before MIT, she contributed to university research labs and climate-focused startups, working at the intersection of energy, equity, and implementation. Keira is especially interested in systems that are scalable, efficient, and accessible, and she is dedicated to science communication and outreach that broadens participation in climate innovation. Outside the classroom, she enjoys spending time in makerspaces bringing ideas to life, hiking, solving logic puzzles, and training in aerial silks and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Yu-Jou is an energy systems researcher focused on cleaner, safer nuclear technologies.

An alumna of MIT Nuclear Science and Engineering, Yu-Jou continues her research as a postdoctoral associate, specializing in high-fidelity simulations, uncertainty quantification, and physics-guided machine learning. She is passionate about using advanced modeling and data analytics to address key challenges facing the nuclear industry and support the development of next-generation reactors. In her free time, Yu-Jou enjoys watching movies and playing the jazz trumpet.

Clara Park is pursuing an S.M. in MIT’s Technology and Policy Program and is a Graduate Research Assistant at the MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (CEEPR). Her research examines the role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the Texas energy market, with a broader focus on U.S. energy market dynamics. Before joining CEEPR, Clara worked as a mechanical engineer, gaining hands-on experience in engineering design and systems analysis.

Omar is a first-year MBA candidate at MIT Sloan from Mexico City. He is passionate about innovative energy and battery breakthroughs, carbon capture, and technology as a catalyst for social development. Before attending MIT Sloan, Omar spent four and a half years in strategy consulting at EY-Parthenon, where he helped CPG and Industrial companies identify and execute opportunities to improve their operational efficiency while finding environmental and financial benefits. He also completed pre-MBA roles with the VC firm Ignia Partners (Investment Team) and Fintech Covalto (Investor Relations), strengthening his perspective on the startup ecosystem and financial inclusion. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Strategy from Tecnológico de Monterrey. In his spare time, Omar enjoys weight-training, running, and reading (dystopian novels, Latin-American classics, and non-fiction books).