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Energy Futures Podcast

Energy Futures Podcast

Veröffentlicht: 2025-09-23
© Copyright 2025 Energy Futures Lab
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AI for critical infrastructure Ep40: Dr Francesco Leofante & Mary Cleary

AI for critical infrastructure Ep40: Dr Francesco Leofante & Mary Cleary

Can AI help us build resilience into the energy grid, even in the face of unforeseen challenges? Host Dr Francesco Leofante - Assistant Professor in the Department of Computing, Imperial (Centre for eXperimental AI) Guest Mary Cleary - Vice President (
Länge: 43:05
Can AI help us build resilience into the energy grid, even in the face of unforeseen challenges?
Host
Dr Francesco Leofante - Assistant Professor in the Department of Computing, Imperial (Centre for eXperimental AI)
Guest
Mary Cleary - Vice President (Marketing, Communications & Policy) at Neara
Today's topics
Challenges in modelling AI for a critical infrastructure Major applications for grid resilience Repairing models for policy and regulators and New opportunities in AI
Timecodes & Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to the Energy Futures Podcast
01:13 - Grid Resilience Applications
01:38 - Meet the Host and Topic: Francesco Leofante on AI for Critical Infrastructure
02:27 - Meet the Guest: Mary Cleary from Neara
03:41 - What is a Physics-Enabled Digital Twin?
04:05 - Role of AI in Classifying Infrastructure Data
08:11 - Counterfactual Reasoning and Scenario Simulation
09:25 - Challenges of Data Collection in the Energy Sector
12:17 - Cost of Training AI Models and Opportunity Costs
14:44 - AI Safety and Explainability in Critical Systems
16:22 - Regulatory Challenges and Transparency
22:56 - Privacy and Cybersecurity Considerations
24:58 - Policy Recommendations and the Need for Guidance
29:04 - AI for Extreme Weather Prediction and Infrastructure Stress Testing
43:00 - Closing Remarks and Reflections on AI’s Role in Energy
Francesco's links
Imperial Profile link - https://profiles.imperial.ac.uk/f.leofante
Linked In link - https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescoleofante/
Mary's link
LinkedIn link - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-cleary-71212423/
Produced by Annemarie van Basten 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemarie-van-basten-b4289a17/
Additional Links
Neara webpage link - https://neara.com
Centre for eXplainable AI link - https://www.imperial.ac.uk/explainable-artificial-intelligence/
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Erscheinungs­datum: 23.9.2025, 10:00:00

Beschreibung

Welcome to the Energy Futures Podcast, your gateway to the future of global energy. Brought to you by Energy Futures Lab at Imperial College London, this podcast explores the cutting-edge advancements, challenges and opportunities in the worldwide clean energy transition.
Why should you listen?
In a world racing toward net-zero emissions, energy is at the heart of solving some of our biggest global challenges. We’re here to demystify the complexities of the energy sector, bringing you conversations with top researchers, industry experts and influential voices from the front lines of innovation and policy. Each episode explores key topics shaping the energy landscape—from grid infrastructure and renewable energy technologies to the future of global energy markets, finance and carbon capture solutions.
What makes this podcast unique?
The Energy Futures Podcast isn’t just about talking—it’s about action. Hosted by a dynamic team of researchers, engineers and policy experts, the show is built on a foundation of multidisciplinary collaboration that seeks to drive real-world change. We’re not here to oversimplify the energy transition but to break it down into digestible, meaningful conversations that inform, educate and inspire.
Whether you're an industry professional, a policy enthusiast, a student or simply someone curious about how energy impacts your everyday life, this podcast offers insights for everyone. By making energy topics accessible and engaging, we’re inviting you to become an informed participant in the global energy conversation. Our mission is to empower you to take part in accelerating the clean energy transition and building a sustainable future for all.
Each episode is designed to leave you with actionable insights and a clearer understanding of how the energy sector impacts the world around you. By breaking down complex ideas into approachable conversations, we ensure that you walk away feeling empowered and inspired to be part of the energy transition.

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