Dennis Whyte is a professor of nuclear science and engineering at MIT and a partner and co-founder of Rutherford Energy Ventures, where he works on the economics of fusion power. He co-founded Commonwealth Fusion Systems from research at MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center and helped advance compact fusion designs using high-field superconducting magnets. His research and public work address both the engineering and commercial viability of fusion energy.
Partner & Co-Founder
Professor, Nuclear Science and Engineering
Co-founder
Co-founded Commonwealth Fusion Systems from the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center's work on compact high-field fusion.
Ph.D.
M.Sc.
B. Eng.
