Richard Williams
Aalo Atomics
Mr. Richard Williams is the Director of Engineering at Aalo Atomics, with over twenty-five years of extensive experience in engineering design, technology development, advanced reactor deployment, and DOE nuclear facility oversight. A licensed professional engineer holding advanced degrees in mechanical engineering and business administration, Mr. Williams advocates practical innovation in reactor development, emphasizing the integration of industry best practices with rigorous safety and performance standards.
At Aalo Atomics, Mr. Williams leads the development of the company's innovative sodium-cooled microreactor, designed for modular deployment, enhanced safety, and simplified operations. His responsibilities encompass overseeing system design, technology integration, regulatory alignment with DOE and NRC standards, and managing the quality assurance and technology readiness roadmap. Central to this effort is Aalo-X, an experimental reactor being deployed at Idaho National Laboratory under DOE authorization, which provides critical performance verification, technology maturation, and operator training necessary for successful commercial implementation.
Previously, Mr. Williams served as Chief Engineer for a leading DOE management and operations contractor, supporting nuclear projects at Hanford, INL, West Valley, Paducah, and Oak Ridge. He also led strategic nuclear projects involving spent fuel storage, remote demolition, and waste treatment technologies. As Director of Projects for Walsh Engineering, directing high-impact DOE initiatives including MARVEL and HECTOR and advanced glovebox and hot cell deployments supporting PUREX and UREX fuel cycle processes. His career highlights include managing multidisciplinary teams in nuclear and criticality safety, overseeing strategic business growth initiatives, and advancing technology readiness across various nuclear platforms.