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Mr. Shropshire joined Idaho National Laboratory (INL) in the Systems Integration Department in the Nuclear Science and Technology Directorate. He is working to create new capabilities for the INL to provide nuclear economic analysis to identify the conditions where nuclear power can contribute to national energy and sustainable development objectives. He is currently pursuing micro-reactor economics and market studies, joint INL/IAEA Nuclear Cost Workshops, evaluating nuclear competitiveness… Show more Mr. Shropshire joined Idaho National Laboratory (INL) in the Systems Integration Department in the Nuclear Science and Technology Directorate. He is working to create new capabilities for the INL to provide nuclear economic analysis to identify the conditions where nuclear power can contribute to national energy and sustainable development objectives. He is currently pursuing micro-reactor economics and market studies, joint INL/IAEA Nuclear Cost Workshops, evaluating nuclear competitiveness in the U.S., and enhancing nuclear energy communication. Show less

Mr. Shropshire was the Section Head of the Planning and Economic Studies Section (PESS) at the IAEA for six years. In this role, he informed IAEA Member States on the role and economic viability of nuclear energy as a means to inform energy policy and investment decisions. He participated in studies with several international organizations including the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and the European Commission Joint Research Centre. He represented the IAEA on the Vienna Energy Club, a… Show more Mr. Shropshire was the Section Head of the Planning and Economic Studies Section (PESS) at the IAEA for six years. In this role, he informed IAEA Member States on the role and economic viability of nuclear energy as a means to inform energy policy and investment decisions. He participated in studies with several international organizations including the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and the European Commission Joint Research Centre. He represented the IAEA on the Vienna Energy Club, a Vienna-based group of nine international organizations all dealing with energy. He defined roles for nuclear as part of sustainable energy systems and low-carbon energy strategies. Research conducted on the potential synergy between nuclear and renewable energy, and applications of small flexible reactors in distributed electricity and non-electricity niche markets. Show less

Mr. Shropshire provided analysis and technical assistance on global nuclear fuel cycle issues with particular emphasis on Small-Medium Sized Reactors (SMRs). Research involved forecasting SMR deployment and associated fuel market implications.

Mr. Shropshire supported an NEA Expert Group study on the Economics of the Back End of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle. The task involved the review of the main economic models for the calculation of the back-end costs of the nuclear fuel cycle. Models were compared in terms of their calculation methods, assumptions, parameters, and outcomes.

At the JRC Institute for Energy and Transportation, Mr. Shropshire as the only American on staff, provided unique scientific and technological contributions to the European policy-making process in the energy area. He carried out research in the fields of clean and sustainable energy with a focus on environmental protection, safety and security of the citizens, and sustainable development. Within the Energy Systems Evaluation Unit, he performed and led other EU researchers on several… Show more At the JRC Institute for Energy and Transportation, Mr. Shropshire as the only American on staff, provided unique scientific and technological contributions to the European policy-making process in the energy area. He carried out research in the fields of clean and sustainable energy with a focus on environmental protection, safety and security of the citizens, and sustainable development. Within the Energy Systems Evaluation Unit, he performed and led other EU researchers on several techno-economic assessments and modeling including opportunities to maximize the penetration from renewable energy (off-shore wind in the North Sea) through use of smart and super grids and through the use of flexible power plants. The most recent study recently published on-line in Energy Policy is titled" Benefits and cost implications from integrating small flexible nuclear reactors with off-shore wind farms in a Virtual Power Plant". Mr. Shropshire also collaborated with other international organizations including the IAEA where he assessed the competitiveness of small and medium-sized reactors and options to enhance energy supply security. He evaluated the full range of energy technologies based on the merits of technical, environmental, and economic performance. He also helped to establish partnerships with the INL on hybrid systems to supply biofuels and synfuels, and the Energy Policy Institute on the potential socio-economic benefits from SMRs, and energy modeling with the Politecnico di Milano University. Show less

Mr. Shropshire led economic studies on the Fuel Cycle R&D Program and the Global Nuclear Energy Program. The objective of these programs is to assess the performance of advanced nuclear fuel cycles in combination with innovative reactors. He has been responsible for developing the program of work, managing resources and program budgets of $1M-$5M per year. Mr. Shropshire has utilized organization personnel and experts from academia and the private sector. His team has created unbiased, factual… Show more Mr. Shropshire led economic studies on the Fuel Cycle R&D Program and the Global Nuclear Energy Program. The objective of these programs is to assess the performance of advanced nuclear fuel cycles in combination with innovative reactors. He has been responsible for developing the program of work, managing resources and program budgets of $1M-$5M per year. Mr. Shropshire has utilized organization personnel and experts from academia and the private sector. His team has created unbiased, factual information and a cost basis to evaluate the impacts and benefits of a wide range of nuclear power deployment options. Products include the Advanced Fuel Cycle Cost Basis report which contains 750 pages, includes over 350 citations, including data on natural thorium mining and milling, gas cooled reactors and small-medium reactors. Mr. Shropshire has been involved in studies that consider all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle from the mining and milling of uranium to the final disposition of the waste products from reprocessing. Studies in 2009/2010 include the evaluation of strategies for managing minor actinides, understanding the economic trade-offs associated with system recycling losses, and new options analysis (e.g., Th and heavy-water fuel cycles, small modular reactors, and high temperature reactors). Work in 2007/2008 focused on the back-end of the fuel cycle with emphasis on fuel reprocessing (partitioning) and the conditioning and disposition of the various waste streams. Shropshire participated in transmutation studies using fast burner reactors operating at various conversion ratios. The analysis of the fast reactor fuel cycles have included metal and oxide fuel variations under different reactor/reprocessing configurations. Show less

Mr. Shropshire provided systems analysis support to the INEEL Clean Energy Program. Carbon Capture and Sequestration and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Strategies. Mr. Shropshire was appointed to the state of Idaho’s Carbon Sequestration Advisory Committee by Governor Kempthorne in 2003. On this committee he provided technology policy analysis and advice to the state of Idaho on greenhouse gas mitigation strategies. He did this through providing authoritative and objective information on energy… Show more Mr. Shropshire provided systems analysis support to the INEEL Clean Energy Program. Carbon Capture and Sequestration and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Strategies. Mr. Shropshire was appointed to the state of Idaho’s Carbon Sequestration Advisory Committee by Governor Kempthorne in 2003. On this committee he provided technology policy analysis and advice to the state of Idaho on greenhouse gas mitigation strategies. He did this through providing authoritative and objective information on energy and agriculture system issues as they pertained to greenhouse gas emissions. He created a greenhouse gas inventory for the INEEL facilities and extended the analysis to the state of Idaho using software developed by the Environmental Protection Agency and guidelines developed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. In 2006, he received a commendation from Governor James E. Risch for distinguished public service to the Idaho Carbon Sequestration Advisory Committee.In regional activities, he was named the Deputy Director of the Big Sky Carbon Sequestration Partnership for the Phase II activities under the direction of Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. He worked as a team member on the interregional study (Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and So. Dakota) and provided direction on INEEL tasks supporting geologic sequestration, GIS characterization of the region, regulatory compliance, and economic and risk assessment. Mr. Shropshire was a team member on the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) Carbon Capture working group. In this role, he planned and directed the August 2004 Big Sky Carbon Sequestration working meeting held in conjunction with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) sponsored Carbon Sequestration Symposium. Shropshire has also served on American Society of Mechanical Engineering’s Environmental Engineering Division, with a special focus on carbon sequestration technologies. Show less