Allyson Callaway: Council Of Outstanding Early Career Engineers - 2025

Allyson Callaway accepts award
Award Year
2025
Graduation Year
2013
Department
Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics
Award Category
Council of Outstanding Early Career Engineers
Biography

B.S., NUCLEAR ENGINEERING, 2010
M.S., NUCLEAR ENGINEERING, 2012
SENIOR MANAGER, NUCLEAR FUELS, NUSCALE POWER

Over her more than 15-year career at NuScale Power, Allyson Callaway has been a driving force behind the development and licensing of the company鈥檚 small modular reactor technology.

Callaway鈥檚 NuScale career began as a nuclear engineer and progressed through roles in analysis and management. She is a named inventor on multiple U.S. patents related to reactor core design and fuel management, underscoring her commitment to safety, performance, and operational flexibility. Her work balances innovation with regulatory compliance, enabling NuScale to deliver scalable, sustainable energy solutions.

As Senior Manager of Nuclear Fuels, she leads a multidisciplinary team of over 35 engineers responsible for core and fuel design, nuclear analysis, system thermal-hydraulics, and nuclear code development. Her leadership has been instrumental in securing two reactor design certifications from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission鈥攁n achievement that reflects years of technical innovation, strategic planning, and regulatory engagement.

A proud 精东影视alumna, Callaway remains closely connected to the university, serving on the Nuclear Science and Engineering Industry Advisory Board.

鈥溇笆 State gave me the technical foundation, problem-solving mindset, and most importantly the confidence to help shape the future of nuclear energy,鈥 she said.