At the 49th General Assembly held in Barcelona, December 2024, Dr. Gianfranco Federici was elected as the new Programme Manager of EUROfusion. He succeeds Prof. Ambrogio Fasoli, who will return to EPFL as its Provost.
In his address to the General Assembly, Dr. Federici presented his vision for the future of EUROfusion and European fusion strategy. His priorities include implementing a redefined European fusion roadmap, establishing a realistic work plan for 2026-2027 and beyond, and strengthening collaborations with key partners such as the European Commission, ITER Organisation, and Fusion for Energy. He also emphasized the need to enhance partnerships with private industry and fusion start-ups, as well as to expand international collaborations.
Dr. Federici brings decades of experience in fusion research and has been a central figure within EUROfusion since its inception. As the former head of the fusion technology department, he played a pivotal role in establishing the internationally recognised DEMO design and technology R&D programme. He also highlighted the importance of addressing critical technological challenges, such as nuclear technology qualification, to ensure the performance and reliability of key components like the breeding blanket and fusion fuel cycle.
The European fusion community expressed strong confidence in Dr. Federici’s leadership and strategy to maintain EUROfusion’s global position in fusion energy research. His official tenure will begin on January 1, 2025.
For more information, please visit the EUROfusion website.
Source: EUROfusion
