• MSc: Nuclear Reactor Technology
  University of Aston in Birmingham, 1971–1972
• BSc: Mechanical Engineering
  Liverpool Polytechnic, 1966–1970

Research interests include nuclear safety, nuclear security, nuclear safeguards, governmental organisation for the regulation of nuclear industries; international nuclear safety standards harmonization; nuclear licensing; nuclear emergency planning, the management of radioactive waste; the tolerability of risk, the societal impact of the use of nuclear energy and the safety and regulation of fusion power plants.

Current Research Projects: The development of Design Safety Guidelines for Fusion Power Plants; Tritium Fuel Cycle to support the deployment of Fusion Power Plants; The safety and regulation of fusion power plants for global deployment.

I am willing to supervise a PhD

2024

• PublishedRecommendations for the Future Regulation of Fusion Power Plants
  Elbez-Uzana, J., Williams , L., Forbes, S., Dodaro, A., Stieglitz, R., Airila, M. I., Holden, J. & Rosanvallon, S., 26 Jan 2024, In: Nuclear Fusion. 64, 3, 037001.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2022

• PublishedRadioactive waste management in the UAE: Proposal for an inventory management system
  Al Nuaimi, A. H. & Williams OBE, L., 1 Apr 2022, In: Progress in Nuclear Energy. 146, 104140.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2021

• PublishedA Sensitivity Analysis of the Factors that Influence the Hazard Potential of Fusion Power Plants
  Lukacs, M. & Williams, L., 1 Mar 2021, In: Fusion Engineering and Design. 164, 112183.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedDevelopment of a Simplified Preliminary Risk Assessment Model for the Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste in the United Arab Emirates
  Williams, L. & Al Nuaimi, A. H., 2021, Proceedings of the European Nuclear Young Generation Forum ENYGF’21 .
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• PublishedOverview of International Nuclear Safety Regulation and Licensing
  Williams, L., Jul 2021, Encyclopaedia of Nuclear Energy. Greenspan, E. (ed.). Elsevier Inc., Vol. 2. p. 188 206 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
• PublishedOverview of Nuclear Regulation and Regulatory Frameworks
  Williams, L. & Rempe, J. L., Jul 2021, Encylopedia of Nuclear Energy . Greenspan, E. (ed.). Elsevier Inc., Vol. 2. p. 140 149 p.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
• PublishedSensitivity study of the factors affecting risks associated with the disposal of spent nuclear fuel in a geological disposal facility in a clay environment
  Marsh, A. I., Williams, L. & Lawrence, J. A., 11 Oct 2021, In: Progress in Nuclear Energy. 140, 103910.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedThe important role and performance of engineered barriers in a UK geological disposal facility for higher activity radioactive waste
  Marsh, A. I., Williams, L. & Lawrence, J. A., 1 Jul 2021, In: Progress in Nuclear Energy. 137, 103736.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2020

• PublishedNuclear Safety Issues for Fusion Power Plants
  Lukacs, M. & Williams , L., 1 Jan 2020, In: Fusion Engineering and Design. 150, 111377.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2019

• PublishedNuclear safety and nuclear security regulatory challenges facing a country embarking on a nuclear power programme
  Williams, L., 1 Mar 2019, In: The Journal of World Energy Law and Business. 12, 1, p. 69-88
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2018

• PublishedDon’t forget nuclear in the global warming challenge
  Williams , L., Nov 2018, In: Nuclear Future. 14, 6, p. 32-32
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2016

• PublishedWhy Should we go Nuclear
  Williams , L., May 2016, In: Angle.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

2013

• PublishedNuclear Power the “Triple Lock” that Protects Society
  Williams , L., Jun 2013, Asia Nuclear Science and Technology Conference, Singapore.
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• PublishedNuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards: the need for Greater Integration,
  Williams , L., 2013, In: Nuclear Future. 9, 3
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedSafety and Security–essential ingredients in the use of atomic energy
  Williams, L., Nov 2013, In: Energy World.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

2011

• PublishedFukushima: The design of nuclear power stations
  Williams , L., Jul 2011, In: FST Journal. 20, 6, p. 12-13
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2009

• PublishedNuclear Decommissioning in the UK
  Williams, L., Jun 2009, In: Ingenia. 39
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

2006

• PublishedPresident opening address and Summary and Conclusions of the Conference
  Williams , L. (Contributor), Sept 2006, Effective Nuclear Regulatory Systems - Facing Safety and Security Challenges, Proceedings of an international Conference. International Atomic Energy Agency
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

2000

• PublishedA Regulatory View on Long Term Passively Safe Storage of Radioactive Waste in the UK
  Williams , L., 13 Mar 2000.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
• PublishedMaintaining Public Confidence in UK Nuclear Safety Regulation
  Williams, L., 29 Nov 2000.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

1995

• PublishedReview of Regulatory Activities Associated with Safety Culture and Management of Safety at UK Nuclear Installations
  Williams , L., 24 Apr 1995.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

1983

• PublishedSizewell B: A Review by HM Nuclear Installations Inspectorate: Supplement 5 on Fuel Clad Ballooning;
  Williams , L., 1983, HMSO.
  Research output: Book/Report › Other report

1979

• PublishedA Licensing Authority View on Molten Fuel Coolant Interactions in LMFBR Safety
  Williams, L., Hanford, J. & Hall, W., Aug 1979.
  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

• An Investigation into the Potential for the Development of a Tritium Production Industry to service Fusion Power Plants (PhD studentship UKAEA)

  01/10/2023 – 31/10/2027 (Active)

• Regulation of Fusion Power Plants for Global Deployment

  25/09/2023 – 09/04/2025 (Active)