Jose Reyes Jr is an Emeritus Professor and a member of the National Academy of Engineering. He was the former head of the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics at Oregon State University. Reyes is also the founder and chief technology officer of NuScale Power. He is a prominent figure in the field of nuclear engineering and has received recognition as a 2018 National Academy of Engineering Elected Member. His work has focused on revolutionizing nuclear power in the United States. Oregon State Nuclear Engineering Professor Jose Reyes co-founded NuScale Power to address this challenge. His contributions have had a significant impact on the field of nuclear engineering and power generation.