Brian Froese
About Brian Froese
Brian Froese is a Nuclear Safety Analyst at X-energy, where he has worked since 2021. He has over a decade of experience in the commercial nuclear power and advanced reactor sectors, focusing on source term generation, dose assessment, and thermal hydraulics.
Work at X-energy
Brian Froese has been employed at X-energy since 2021 as a Nuclear Safety Analyst. In this role, he focuses on source term generation and analysis, dose assessment, atmospheric dispersion, and thermal hydraulics. He supports accident analysis and licensing efforts for the Xe-100 reactor, utilizing the NEI 18-04 process. His work contributes to the safety and regulatory compliance of advanced nuclear reactor designs.
Education and Expertise
Brian Froese earned a Master’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering from North Carolina State University, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at Syracuse University from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation in nuclear safety and engineering principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background
Brian Froese has over a decade of experience in the nuclear power industry, including both commercial nuclear power and advanced reactor sectors. He has worked in various capacities, including internships at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Constellation Energy's Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station. Additionally, he served as a research assistant at Bruce Technologies, Inc. during his master's program.
Previous Experience
Before his current role at X-energy, Brian Froese worked at Enercon Services as the Engineering & Safety Analysis Lead in the Nuclear Services Group since 2013. His previous internships included positions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Constellation Energy, where he gained practical experience in nuclear materials processing and chemistry within nuclear operations.
Professional Focus
In his professional capacity, Brian Froese specializes in key areas such as source term generation, dose assessment, atmospheric dispersion, and thermal hydraulics. His expertise supports critical safety analyses and regulatory compliance for advanced nuclear reactors, contributing to the overall safety framework within the nuclear industry.