Susan A. Bernal
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Susan A. Bernal is a leading figure in fusion energy engineering, with a primary focus on the remote maintenance systems critical to the safe and sustained operation of next-generation tokamaks. Her most impactful work centers on the design and development of the remote handling systems for ITER, the world’s largest experimental fusion reactor. Her key contributions include the comprehensive overview of ITER’s remote maintenance design, published in 2018, which has garnered 26 citations and serves as a foundational reference for the integration of robotic and teleoperated systems in extreme, radioactive environments. This work directly addresses one of the most formidable challenges in fusion: ensuring that reactor components can be reliably replaced and repaired without human entry. Bernal’s research has been instrumental in shaping the European contributions to ITER’s maintenance strategy, bridging the gap between conceptual design and practical, deployable engineering solutions. Her achievements highlight her role in advancing the operational viability of fusion power, making her work essential reading for students and researchers in nuclear engineering, robotics, and fusion technology.
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