Francesco Carotti

Francesco Carotti is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in reactor coolant auxiliary systems and chemistry control. Currently serving as Senior Manager at Kairos Power since April 2019, Francesco leads design teams focused on inventory and chemistry control systems, inert gas systems, and tritium management, while also overseeing molten Flibe salt chemistry monitoring for the FHR plant. Prior roles at Kairos Power include Manager of Chemistry Control Systems, Lead Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Engineer in Salt Chemistry. Francesco's earlier experience includes a Graduate Research Assistant position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where research involved the electrochemical behavior of molten FLiBe, complemented by a role as WARF Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Ambassador. Initial experience as a Mechanical Engineer at AlmaPlasma s.r.l. involved the design and testing of high-temperature processes. Francesco holds a PhD in Engineering Physics, a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management of Innovation, and degrees in Energy and Nuclear Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from reputable institutions.