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UK Atomic Energy Authority

UKAEA

The UK Atomic Energy Authority’s mission is to lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy to maximise scientific and UK economic benefit. UKAEA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero .

The UK Atomic Energy Authority’s mission is to lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy to maximise scientific and UK economic benefit. UKAEA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero .

Senior Staff

Mr Bernard Taylor CVO, CBE, DL
Chair
Professor Dennis Whyte
UKAEA Group Chief Executive Officer
Heather Lewtas
Interim Chief Development Officer
Ruth Elliot
Chief Financial Officer, Director of Corporate Services
Justin Kingsford
Chief Operating Officer
Lee McDonough CB
Director General, Nuclear and Major Projects
Dr Luc Bardin
Non-executive Director
Air Marshal Dame Sue Gray DBE CB MSc, FREng, FIET
Non-executive Director
Richard Hookway
Non-executive Director
Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier KCB CBE DFC ADC MA RAF
Non-executive Director
Professor Sir Robin Grimes FRS FREng
Non-executive Director
Professor Mary Ryan
Non-executive Director
Claire Flint
Non-executive Director

Latest Publications

UKAEA, General Fusion announce Magnetised Target Fusion milestone
Press release
UK and US fusion supercomputers to be linked across Atlantic
Press release
Fusion energy expert Prof Dennis Whyte appointed next UKAEA CEO
Press release
UKAEA spins out Singular Machines
Press release
Under Pressure: Record plasma for UK flagship machine
Press release
UKAEA Group signs Armed Forces Covenant
Press release