Uri Shumlak
Uri Shumlak is a University Professor at the University of Washington and serves as Chief Scientist, Co-Founder, and Board Member at Zap Energy. He previously co-founded Zplasma and has expertise as a professor and researcher in his field.
Insights from Uncommon Thinkers: How these innovators found novel approaches in their fields
This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we sit down with some of the Seattle region’s “Uncommon Thinkers” — inventors, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs transforming industries and driving positive change in the world. We recorded the episode on location, backstage at the GeekWire Gala, where we recognized five Uncommon Thinkers through this annual awards program, presented in partnership with Greater Seattle Partners. Speaking on the episode are: Uri Shumlak, co-founder and chief scientist at Zap Energy, a physicist leading a team in pursuit of fusion energy, taking a different approach from others in the field. Read the profile. Ingrid Swanson Pultz…
Zap Energy Raises Nearly $130 Million to Develop Commercial Fusion Power, Total Funding Reaches $330 Million
Zap Energy, a fusion energy startup based in Everett, Washington, is raising nearly $130 million to advance its goal of developing commercially viable fusion power, bringing its total venture funding to approximately $330 million. The company is part of a growing fusion sector attracting billions in investment aiming to create clean, carbon-free energy.
Zap Energy Debuts Custom FuZE Grill Inspired by Fusion Devices at Everett Headquarters BBQ
Zap Energy, a Seattle-area fusion startup, hosted a summer BBQ at its new Everett headquarters featuring a custom FuZE Grill made by construction company Trico that resembles its fusion devices. The event showcased fusion-themed dishes and attracted about 40 attendees.
Organizations
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Zap Energy Director 2019–present, Chief Scientist, Co-Founder, Board Member 2017–present · current
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University of Washington University Professor 1995–present · current
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University of Washington / Zap Energy Professor and Co-founder · current
Education
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University of California, Berkeley Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Nuclear Engineering
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Texas A&M University Bachelor of Science - BS, Nuclear Engineering
