Michael Seely

Nuclear energy advisor with 20 years in safety, licensing, and fuel strategy. Work spans Westinghouse, San Onofre, the mPower SMR startup, and serving as technical director at the UAE’s Barakah program, one of the world’s largest new-builds.Through AtomicBlender, my focus is making nuclear understandable for policymakers, investors, and the public.I'm known for translating complex nuclear issues into clear, actionable insight.

Helping leaders, investors, and media navigate the future of nuclear energy

I advise on advanced reactors and SMRs, new reactor deployment, and the strategic use of AI in nuclear energy. I help clients understand evolving regulatory frameworks, international licensing practices, and the advances of Russia and China in global nuclear development.I also support work on nuclear fuels and supply chains, export control, IP, workforce development, and public messaging.


Work with me

Leaders, investors, and media come for strategic insight, understandable briefings, and hands-on project support.Whether you’re shaping policy, planning a reactor, investing, or building public trust, you’ll get clarity across technology, regulation, and communication.Let’s build the future of clean, secure energy, clearly and confidently.

Notable Media and Appearances

NEI Magazine: Wall Street Warns of Nuclear “Bubble” — Financial analysts warn of speculation in the nuclear sector (8-Oct-2025)
Decouple: Nuclear Meme Stocks — How companies with no revenue reach high valuations (30-Sep-2025)
Journal de Montréal: SMRs and Canada's Dependence — New reactors and Canada's lack of fuel supply (FR) (22-Sep-2025)
Decouple: Export Expert — How Rosatom and Russia dominate global nuclear energy (18-Aug-2025)
20th Television (Disney/Hulu) — Technical advisor on microreactors for a scripted series (Feb 2025)
AtomicBlender — Extensive video library covering nuclear energy technology, politics, and economics (2022 onwards)