izv. prof. dr. sc. Svetoslav Spassov

University of National and World Economy, Sofija, Bugarska

Erasmus+ gostujući profesor

     

Utorak, 27. svibnja 2025. od 14 do 16 sati

Pravni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Gundulićeva 10, dvorana 4

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SUMMARY: The global push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while meeting the rising electricity demand, has led to a growing interest in less polluting energy sources. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) emerge as a key innovation in nuclear power, offering enhanced safety, transportability, and cost-effectiveness. The lecture discusses the role of SMRs in advancing decarbonization and strengthening energy security, with a focus on their potential deployment in the EU, intending to achieve climate targets and ensure a stable electricity supply. It also evaluates various SMR designs using the International Atomic Energy Agency’s reactor technology assessment toolkit, considering factors such as safety, economic viability, and regulatory challenges, highlighting the critical role of informed decision-making in successfully integrating SMRs into national energy grids and  addressing both technical and public perception issues underscoring the importance of SMRs in creating a sustainable and resilient energy future.

About lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Svetoslav Spassov is a lecturer at the Department of National and Regional Security at UNWE and an expert in defence Industry and nuclear and energy policy, European security, and prevention of corruption. He teaches courses such as European Security Architecture, Foundations of Security Policy, and Administration of Internal Order and Security, Nuclear Security,  Defense Industry,  and Corporate Security. Professor Spassov is the author of numerous scientific publications in on defense and security. He also holds the position of director of the Nuclear Security Support Center at UNWE.  He has served as a Member of the 39th and 40th National Assemblies, and as a political adviser to the Prime Minister, and Permanent Representative of Bulgaria to the UN, OSCE, and other international organizations in Vienna (2012–2019).

Currently, he leads the Erasmus project EDU-ANTI-CORR – Development and Implementation of Anti-Corruption Education Programs for Universities in Bulgaria, Greece, and Croatia, which aims to promote integrity and transparency in higher education through targeted academic initiatives.