Thomas Drury

Thomas Drury, PE, is a seasoned nuclear design engineer currently serving as Principal Nuclear Design Engineer at TerraPower LLC since September 2022, focusing on the molten chloride reactor experiment and software validation. Prior experience includes roles at SHINE Technologies from September 2016 to September 2022, where responsibilities encompassed reactivity modeling, shielding, and the development of processes for acceptance testing, as well as leading teams in radiation protection for fusion devices. From June 2008 to September 2016, Thomas was employed by Areva, contributing to shielding and criticality analysis for used fuel storage, as well as developing PWR Core Neutronics codes and conducting radiation analysis. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering and a Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Criticality Safety from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, along with a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.