Friederike Frieß

Friederike Frieß is a researcher at the Institute for Safety and Risk Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), where she focuses on nuclear safety, risk assessment, and the socio-technical dimensions of nuclear energy. Her work integrates technical analysis with policy and ethics, particularly in the areas of small modular reactors (SMRs), partitioning and transmutation, and proliferation risks.

Her research interests span Safety and Risk Sciences, Nuclear Physics, Energy Technology, Technology Assessment, and Peace Research. She investigates the implications of advanced nuclear fuel cycles, licensing frameworks for new reactor designs, and the dual-use challenges of nuclear technologies.

The 15 most recent publications and lectures highlight a consistent focus on nuclear safety, security, and sustainability. Themes include the proliferation risks of SMRs and transmutation technologies, regulatory challenges, and the role of nuclear energy in both developed and developing contexts. Her work combines computational modeling, policy analysis, and ethical evaluation.

Friederike Frieß previously worked as a Research Associate at TU Darmstadt (2013–2017) and holds a background in physics. She has presented her research at major international conferences including the Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft (DPG), INMM, and Global conferences. She is actively engaged in knowledge transfer and public discourse on nuclear technologies.

She is involved in interdisciplinary projects related to nuclear risk, safety, and ethics, collaborating with institutions such as TU Berlin and international research networks. Her lectures often bridge technical details with broader societal implications, contributing to informed debates on nuclear energy futures.