Director of the Dalton Nuclear Institute and Professor of Nuclear Engineering, University of Manchester
Professor Zara Hodgson is an internationally renowned expert in nuclear energy policy and research. She has been pivotal in the UK government’s recent interventions to grow the UK’s nuclear fuel production capability, delivering advances for the global net-zero mission, and generating energy security by building resilient supply chains. Zara is the Director of the Dalton Nuclear Institute and a Professor of Nuclear Engineering at the University of Manchester, where she is leading contributions to the national nuclear enterprise through high impact research, education, training and independent advice.

Professor Zara Hodgson FREng