Dr. Joven Jun Hua Lim, principal scientist at the UK Atomic Energy Authority and honorary associate professor at The University of Birmingham, visited Queen's University on April 30 and delivered a presentation on "Compact Accelerator-based Non-DT Fusion-relevant Neutron Sources to Accelerate Development of Sustainable Fusion Energy".
As part of the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering's Distinguished Speakers Series, the event was organized by Dr. Zhongwen Yao of the Nuclear Materials Group. According to Dr. Yao, "Dr. Joven Lim's lecture on Accelerator-based Neutron Irradiation Sources gave us conceptual understanding of advanced irradiation techniques beyond traditional reactors. It provides students, researchers, and faculty with valuable insights into neutron generation mechanisms, experimental design, and modern applications in fusion and radiation damage studies."
Dr. Lim's talk not only broadened technical knowledge but also opened opportunities for potential research collaboration and innovative project development in nuclear materials with Queen's Nuclear Materials Group.
Dr. Joven Lim and Dr. Zhongwen Yao
Faculty, researchers and students of the Nuclear Materials Group at the event
Presentation abstract
About the Speaker
Dr. Joven Jun Hua Lim is a nuclear materials scientist with over 13 years of pioneering research in extreme radiation environments. He currently serves as Principal Scientist at the UK Atomic Energy Authority, and Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Brimingham, where he directs high-impact fusion materials R&D and strategic innovation initiatives.
Dr. Lim is internationally recognized for his recent development of the world’s first non-deuterium-tritium (non-DT) accelerator-based fusion prototypic neutron source TmNED, a breakthrough enabling more representative testing of materials for fusion applications. His contributions span multi-million-pound research programs, over 35 peer reviewed publications, and international advisory roles with the IAEA, EUROfusion, and the UK STEP program.
A dynamic speaker and technical mentor, Dr. Lim continues to push the boundaries of fusion energy innovation and materials engineering on the global stage.