Philseo Kim

Short Bio:

Philseo Kim was a 2022-2023 Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow at the Center of Nuclear Security Science and Policy Initiatives at Texas A&M University. His research interests include nuclear energy policy and security with a focus on public perception of nuclear energy, nuclear cooperation, Small Modular Reactors, and DPRK. He holds Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in nuclear and quantum engineering from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). He has published articles in Applied Energy, Energy Policy, Review of Policy Research, and Nuclear Engineering and Technology.

NSSPI Publications:

1. P. Kim, H. Yasmine, M.S. Yim, and S.S. Chirayath, "Challenges in nuclear energy adoption: Why nuclear energy newcomer countries put nuclear power programs on hold?", Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 56,4 (2024).


2. P. Kim, S.S. Chirayath, "Assessing the nuclear weapons proliferation risks in nuclear energy newcomer countries: The case of small modular reactors", Nuclear Engineering and Technology, available online: 13 March 2024.


3. P. Kim, M. Yim, J.V. Hastings, P. Baxter, "Examination of Deep Learning Algorithm for Nuclear Proliferation Risk Modeling", Nuclear Technology, 210,1 (2024).


4. P. Kim, S. Chirayath, M. Fuhrmann, "Assessing Proliferation Risks in New Nuclear Energy Countries: The Case of Small Modular Reactors", INMM/ESARDA Joint Annual Meeting, 22-26 May 2023, Vienna, Austria.


5. P. Baxter, J. Hastings, P. Kim, M. Yim, "Assessing Intangible Technology Transfer in North Korea's Nuclear International Collaboration Networks", Strategic Trade Review, 9,10 (2023).