Eugenia Obeng-Akrofi: Creating innovative problem-solving approaches
Eugenia Obeng-Akrofi: “Working with people in fusion from diverse backgrounds to create innovative problem-solving approaches is exciting”
Fusion needs more people with a variety of skills to grow the industry to deliver low-carbon energy to all. For anyone interested in fusion jobs, or the motivations of young people coming into the field, here we introduce you to Fusion Energy Insights’ 2024 summer interns.
Meet Eugenia Obeng-Akrofi
What are you currently studying/working on?
I am currently doing a PhD in Environment and Politics. My research focuses on fusion policies within the United Kingdom and the United States. As a Fusion Energy Insights Intern, I am working under the Advisory Services on reports based on Public-Private Partnerships, the landscape of fusion stakeholders, as well as forming some roadmaps.
Why did you want to do an internship with Fusion Energy Insights Advisory Services?
I wanted to do an internship with Fusion Energy Insights because of the unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative field. The fusion industry holds immense potential to revolutionise energy generation. By working with Fusion Energy Insights Advisory Services, I can engage directly with cutting-edge advancements and innovative approaches within the fusion industry.
I was particularly drawn to the commitment of Fusion Energy Insights to bridging the gap between complex scientific progress and investor understanding. This aligns with my passion for making advanced technologies accessible and actionable for broader audiences.
The prospect of helping to develop a roadmaps, tracking industry progress and producing detailed profiles of fusion companies is exciting, as it allows me to apply my analytical skills and passion for sustainable energy.
What have you found interesting and exciting about working in fusion so far?
The fusion field is inherently multidisciplinary, requiring collaboration among physicists, engineers, materials scientists, computer scientists and policy analysts. Working with people from diverse backgrounds to create innovative problem-solving approaches is exciting.
The fusion field also offers opportunities for continuous learning and professional development. I have developed skills in advanced simulation tools and software to model fusion reactions and predict outcomes.
Share something about yourself and what you do outside of work.
I enjoy travelling, reading and hiking!
