Our team
Scientific leadership from MIT and beyond
Fusion has traditionally required massive facilities like NIF and LMJ. CHI takes this science and miniaturizes it into a modular, benchtop platform.
technology created at
Dr. Yun
Kai
Co-founder and CEO
Former MIT Research Scientist, specialist in laser optics & high-pressure physics, industry experiences in advanced manufacturing. Alumnus of NSF I-corps and Blueprint by The Engine.
Prof. Keith
Nelson
Co-founder, Haslam & Dewey Professor of Chemistry, MIT
Expert in ultrafast spectroscopy, quantum materials, and materials at extremes, co-founder of a startup acquired by Philips.
Dr. Steve
Kooi
Co-founder, Principal Research Scientist, MIT ISN
Specialist in applying laser and electron-based techniques for the study of materials under extreme conditions.
Patents & Intellectual Property
Our technology is protected by a growing IP portfolio
These IPs cover both our core laser fusion methods and tritium production systems, positioning CHI as one of the first-movers in the fusion supply chain.
$30M
Market Price per kilogram
Why tritium matters
Tritium is essential for nearly all fusion energy projects
As the world races toward commercial fusion power, securing a sustainable tritium supply chain is a global challenge.
why tritium?
Careers
We are building a world-class team of physicists, engineers, and innovators to take laser fusion from proven science to engineering reality.
We are hiring in Cambridge, MA! Reach out to us directly if you are passionate about ultrafast lasers, optical and neutron spectroscopies, shock physics, materials at extremes, nuclear engineering, hydrocode simulation, or business development, we would love to hear from you.
ykai@cambridgeheavy.xyz
