Ángel Ibarra

With 40 years in fusion technology, Ángel Ibarra directs Spain’s contributions to the international IFMIF-DONES neutron-source project, pivotal for licensing DEMO-class reactors. He previously led CIEMAT’s Fusion Technology Division and Europe’s work package for the neutron source under EUROfusion. Ibarra champions materials irradiation research to build the database regulators will require for commercial fusion plants. A prolific communicator, he regularly briefs industry and policymakers on the Granada facility’s socio-economic impact.