About AtomicBlender
We aim to explore nuclear energy in today's world and understand its role for the future. What are the biggest trends? New technologies? Policy changes?
AtomicBlender is a YouTube channel that posts videos on nuclear energy, technology, economics, and politics, with the objective of providing basic, unbiased education and perspective that empowers viewers to understand the role and impacts of nuclear in today's world and what might be in the future. This channel is entirely independent and any funding from sponsorships or other sources is declared in each video.
We create informative videos for professionals, enthusiasts, and the public at large through the AtomicBlender YouTube channel. Since its launch in November 2022, the channel has gained over 30,000 subscribers and 5,000,000 views. Our goal is not to present nuclear energy as the sole solution, but rather to explore its role in relation to other infrastructures and technologies, particularly as the world transitions away from high-emission sources of energy.
The channel, which began as a hobby to provide clear information without hype on nuclear power, aims to give all viewpoints of the technology on our world.
About Michael
Hi, I’m Michael, the creator of AtomicBlender. I’m a Nuclear Engineer by education and experience who has a passion for nuclear energy (the good and the bad) and video editing.
A bit about myself: I've previously spent many years in the nuclear industry but most recently worked in Abu Dhabi, UAE to build the fuel and safety case programs and start up the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. I finished my full-time there as the acting Director of Nuclear Fuel Technology & Plant Support before transitioning to a consulting and advisory role.
Outside of the world of nuclear, I’m a loving husband, periodic (half) marathon runner, traveler, and eater of exotic foods (sweetbread is still the most misleading one).
For the channel, I do all the research, script writing, presenting, and (in the early videos) editing and animations.