Xu Hongjie
Xu Hongjie is a prominent scientist at the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), known for leading the development of the world's first thorium molten salt reactor, which successfully achieved criticality in October 2023. His work marks a significant advancement in clean energy technology, as the reactor aims to utilize thorium as a safer and more abundant alternative to uranium, promising reduced radioactive waste and enhanced safety features.
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China:
Xu Hongjie has dedicated his life to developing major scientific projects in China, including the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility and thorium molten salt reactor technology.
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China:
Xu Hongjie is recognized for balancing research and popular science to inspire youth in basic research.
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Vietnam:
Xu Hongjie is the chief scientist of the thorium molten salt reactor project in China.
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Vietnam:
Xu Hongjie is the project leader at the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences who has researched declassified American documents to recreate old experiments and advance technology.
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