Fusion for Energy
Helder Lopes is a seasoned professional with a background in mechanical and industrial engineering, along with extensive experience in quality assurance and project management. In their current role as a Senior Quality Assurance Coordinator at Fusion for Energy, Helder works on the Vacuum Vessel Project Team for the ITER ORG. Prior to this, they held various positions at companies like Arianespace, ISQ, Galp, CERN, and Camo Industria de Autocarros, S.A, where they managed quality, safety, and environmental aspects of various projects in the aerospace, energy, and transportation sectors. They hold a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and are certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP)®.
Fusion for Energy
Fusion for Energy (F4E) is the European Union’s Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy. The organisation was created under the Euratom Treaty by a decision of the Council of the European Union in order to meet three objectives: F4E is responsible for providing Europe’s contribution to ITER, the world’s largest scientific partnership that aims to demonstrate fusion as a viable and sustainable source of energy. ITER brings together seven parties that represent half of the world’s population – the EU, Russia, Japan, China, India, South Korea and the United States. F4E also supports fusion research and development initiatives through the Broader Approach Agreement, signed with Japan – a fusion energy partnership which will last for 10 years. Ultimately, F4E will contribute towards the construction of demonstration fusion reactors. F4E is established for a period of 35 years from 19 April 2007 and is located in Barcelona, Spain.