Ep. 121 - Mark Lesinski, Canada Nuclear Laboratory

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