Mustafa Bahran
Physics professor at Carleton University and Yemeni-born nuclear scientist who founded the Yemeni Scientific Research Foundation and the National Atomic Energy Commission; longtime follower of fusion research and former minister-level advisor in Yemen.
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Apr 10, 2026 • 54min
A machine that could save us from war — and global warming
Mustafa Bahran, Yemeni-born physics professor and nuclear scientist, reflects on fusion's promise. He describes fusion basics, the 2022 ignition milestone and its limits. He covers fuel hurdles like tritium scarcity and sustaining reactions. He surveys global approaches from tokamaks to laser and magnetized target methods and the engineering, funding and timeline challenges for making fusion practical.
