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Some stories seem minor at first but prove crucial in hindsight, while others make headlines only to fade into irrelevance. Our monthly retrospective cuts through the noise, tracking the events that truly shape the fusion industry—so you get deeper insights for future stories, all in just three minutes. Once a month, we break down the five most important developments—why they mattered then, and why they still matter now.
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This newsletter is created by professionals working in the fusion industry, ensuring that every email is relevant, fact-based, and truly meaningful. We go beyond headlines, providing insights that matter—curated by those who understand the field from the inside.
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- Georgy SubbotinChief Technology Officer
at Next Step FusionPlasma physics researcher with a background in experimental physics and engineering experience. Contributed to the development of diagnostic systems for ITER, T-10, and T-15MD, overseeing calculations, coordinating mechanical design, and collaborating with engineering teams. 15 years of plasma physics research experience, supported by multiple peer-reviewed publications and conference contributions. - Ekaterina Matveeva, PhDResearcher at Next Step FusionAn expert in plasma physics, with extensive experience in disruption studies and magnetic diagnostics in tokamaks. Collaborated with international teams on projects spanning COMPASS and COMPASS Upgrade, JET, ITER and Globus-M. Published in leading journals such as Nuclear Fusion and Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion. Actively engaged in science communication and outreach, organizing webinars to propagate plasma physics knowledge and foster interest in fusion energy.
- Dmitry Sorokin,
PhDSenior ML researcher
at Next Step FusionApplying state-of-the-art machine learning methods to fusion energy, focusing on plasma control and digital twin simulations. Background in reinforcement learning and AI-driven control of physical systems. Passionate about integrating machine learning into complex physical processes to enhance predictive accuracy and control precision. Have publications at top ML conferences such as NeurIPS and CoRL. Previously worked on machine learning applications in scientific and engineering research.
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