Master's thesis: Nuclear fusion – limitless power or endless disappointment?
Jordbruk, energi och miljö · Naturresurser och samhällstjänster · Kärnkraft
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This Master's thesis investigates the drivers and barriers to innovation in nuclear fusion technology from a socio-technical perspective. The project involves data collection and analysis to contribute to understanding challenges and informing policymakers.
Ansvarsområden
- Identify and map actors developing fusion reactor technologies
- Characterize distinct branches of fusion technology and their unique traits
- Collect and analyze funding data supporting fusion innovation from publicly accessible datasets
- Situate results in broader developments within the nuclear fusion ecosystem based on qualitative analysis of documents
- Potentially interview expert stakeholders for additional insights on gathered information
- Carry out key activities in collaboration with supervisors from RISE and Chalmers
Krav
- Enrolled in a relevant master's programme at Chalmers
Önskade kvalifikationer
- Experience from courses covering sustainability transitions, innovation systems, socio-technical change, and similar topics is an advantage
- Familiarity with nuclear energy, and energy systems more broadly, is considered beneficial
Förmåner
- 30 000 kr per student compensation
- Opportunity to participate as co-authors of a scientific journal article for highly motivated students
#nuclear fusion#energy systems#decarbonization#innovation systems#socio-technical approach#research collaboration
Företag
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
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Anställningstyp
Praktik
Arbetsform
Hybrid
Erfarenhetsnivå
Student
Platser
Gothenburg, Sweden
Kvalifikation
Masterexamen
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