Sola Talabi

Sola Talabi is an accomplished leader in the energy industry, dedicated to driving positive change and innovation.

With a strong engineering background, Sola has a track record of designing and analyzing equipment for nuclear electric power plants.

His management expertise is evident through his successful leadership in a nuclear risk management organization, where he achieved a notable 35% cost reduction.

Currently, Sola is actively involved in supporting the implementation of advanced nuclear systems like Small Modular, Sodium-Cooled, and High Temperature Gas Reactors, as well as non-nuclear systems such as LNG.

Focusing on the future, Sola aims to leverage nuclear power to contribute to a better world.

Sola's educational journey includes earning a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, a Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering and Public Policy from the same institution, and a Master of Business Administration from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University.

His affiliations with prestigious organizations like the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine highlight his significant role as an Advanced Reactor Committee Member.

Having served as a professor in nuclear reactor risk and safety at institutions like the University of Michigan and the University of Pittsburgh, as well as a consultant to noteworthy entities like the International Atomic Energy Agency and the US nuclear industry, Sola's expertise is highly regarded in the industry.

Throughout his career, Sola Talabi has showcased his capabilities as Principal and Chief Technology Officer at Pittsburgh-Technical, a Risk Manager at Westinghouse Electric Company, and as a Risk Management Professor at the Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business.