Michael Trammell Email and Phone Number

Michael Trammell is a materials scientist and engineer, currently serving as the Director of Advanced Ceramics and Characterization in the Core Division at Ultra Safe Nuclear (USNC). In this role, he oversees TRISO fuel kernel fabrication, additive manufacturing, graphite-based fuel compaction, and fuel characterization. Before joining USNC, Michael worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) focusing on developing materials and fabrication methods for advanced reactor fuel concepts for both terrestrial and space applications. He was involved in several fuel development campaigns, including the Advanced Gas Reactor (AGR), Transformational Challenge Reactor (TCR), and NASA's Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) programs. Michael transitioned to USNC to industrialize TRISO-based fuel production for USNC’s Micro Modular Reactor (MMR). His contributions to the design and implementation of the facility and process operations were pivotal in establishing the fully functioning Advanced Ceramics Manufacturing (ACM) and Pilot Fuel Manufacturing (PFM) facilities.