Business
NANO Nuclear Strengthens Nuclear Regulatory Licensing Team with Appointment of Michael Montecalvo as its Licensing Director
Michael Montecalvo joins NANO Nuclear following Senior Licensing Manager role at other advanced reactor developers and previous experience with the U.S.
About this update from Nano Nuclear Energy Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"Michael Montecalvo joins NANO Nuclear following Senior Licensing Manager role at other advanced reactor developers and previous experience with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) New York, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or “the Company”), a leading advanced nuclear micro modular reactor (MMR) and technology company focused on developing clean energy solutions, today announced that it has appointed former NRC professional, Michael Montecalvo as its Licensing Director. Mr. Montecalvo’s appointment strengthens NANO Nuclear’s already experienced regulatory and licensing capabilities as NANO Nuclear continues to develop its suite of proprietary modular nuclear microreactors, including the KRONOS MMRTM, LOKI MMRTM and ZEUSTM, through U.S. licensing pathways. NANO Nuclear’s existing regulatory personnel already includes senior veterans from the U.S. government, including U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). In this role, Mr. Montecalvo will leverage his experience with the NRC and other advanced reactor developers to lead NANO Nuclear’s licensing strategy and regulatory engagement, supporting the progression of NANO Nuclear’s products in development and technologies toward key licensing, demonstration, and eventual commercial deployment milestones. “As NANO Nuclear progresses toward the deployment of commercially-ready modular microreactor systems and other technologies, regulatory engagement and approvals are of course critical. Michael’s appointment marks another important step in strengthening our regulatory capabilities,” said Jay Yu, Founder and Chairman of NANO Nuclear. “Michael brings extensive experience from his time with the NRC and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks for advanced reactor designs from his role at other advanced reactor developers. With this regulatory and commercial experience, I am confident Michael will support our progress through the licensing process in a timely and disciplined manner while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.” Mr. Montecalvo has over 30 years of experience in the nuclear field including military, government, and industry. He began his nuclear career in the U.S. Navy as a Submarine Electrician, was an instructor at the S8G prototype and ended his enlistment aboard the USS Green...