Megan Connolly 

Research

Title of Research:

Public Attitudes to Fusion Energy: A Qualitative Study in the UK

Brief overview of research topic:

Nuclear fusion is an emergent method of sustainable energy generation. There has been a limited number of studies exploring social dimensions of fusion energy, with even fewer concentrating on public perceptions and attitudes. Therefore, my research aims to develop an understanding of public attitudes to fusion energy, in particular the perceived benefits and risks throughout the UK. Further to this, whether these attitudes vary in relation to a number of factors such as; social groupings (demographics) and proximity to potential prototype fusion sites.