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Michael Seely
Independent nuclear technology and fuel advisor.
I help policymakers, investors, and the public cut through hype so the right reactors get built.
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Michael Seely is an independent nuclear technology and fuel advisor. He helps policymakers, investors, and the public cut through hype and make decisions that lead to credible nuclear projects getting built and operating reliably.
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Michael Seely is an independent nuclear technology and fuel advisor focused on turning nuclear ambition into real-world deployment. He works with policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to evaluate reactor projects through a practical, reality-based lens that emphasizes licensability, delivery capability, fuel readiness, long-term operability, and repeatable deployment. Michael is known for translating complex nuclear technology into clear understanding that non-specialists can act on, while maintaining independence from vendor agendas and “PowerPoint nuclear.” He also produces nuclear explainers and analysis through AtomicBlender and regularly appears on podcasts and in the media.
Topics I Speak On
How to tell credible nuclear from “PowerPoint nuclear” (what actually gets built)
Fuel realities: enrichment, HALEU, supply chains, and what they mean for timelines and cost
Nuclear technology: where we are in development and what’s really possible
Proven fleets vs. advanced pilots: where innovation is worth it and where it’s a distraction
Nuclear project success factors: intelligent owner, workforce, vendors, construction execution
What investors and policymakers need to know about nuclear risk, schedules, and reliability
The global nuclear landscape: who can deliver, where, and why; and what this means long term
Formats: podcast interviews • keynotes • panels • investor briefings • policy workshops • newspapers/magazines • television
Independence & Disclosure
I’m vendor-independent and aim to be pro-deployment, not pro-hype.
I do not accept compensation to endorse specific reactor vendors or projects.
If a client or financial relationship could be perceived as a conflict, I disclose it to hosts/organizers in advance.
My public commentary reflects my best technical judgment, not sponsor talking points.
I focus on helping audiences understand tradeoffs so they can make decisions confidently.
Notable Media and Appearances
Washington Post: Kilowatts or connections? Trump’s favored nuclear startups soar to riches — How nuclear companies are finding alternate methods of success (26-Nov-2025)
Decouple: A New Atomic Alliance — Untangling the $80B US-Westinghouse-Japan Nuclear Deal (11-Nov-2025)
E&E News Politico: Can US nuclear heavyweights catch Russia and China? Trump bets on it. — US Nuclear Exports (31-Oct-2025)
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)
The Open Group: Industrial Advanced Nuclear — How oil & gas standards for nuclear heat are being applied (4-Sep-2025)
Decouple: Export Expert — How Rosatom and Russia dominate global nuclear energy (18-Aug-2025)
Arte: Putin’s Deal with the West — How dependent the Europe and the west are on Russian uranium (DE/FR/EN) (15-Jul-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)
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