Chad Boyer
Senior Principle Technical Leader, Nuclear
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Chad Boyer leads the Project Development and Execution technical focus area in the Advanced Nuclear Technology Program within the Nuclear Sector at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Prior to joining EPRI in 2020, Chad had a diverse experience in the energy industry. He started at a nuclear utility and had roles that included core designer, reactor engineer and system engineer. After a few years working at a non-for-profit company working on energy efficiency projects and managing a test laboratory, he spent 12 years supporting the domestic design and construction of the Westinghouse AP1000 balance of plant and site-specific mechanical systems initially as a design engineer and later in management roles. In 2012, Chad took a sabbatical to participate in the ANS/AAAS Congressional Fellowship program working in the U.S. House of Representatives on energy policy.
Chad holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Nuclear Engineering and in Physics as well as a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering, all from NC State University. He is a licensed professional engineer in North Carolina and South Carolina.
