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Fusion Energy Simplified

A Princeton University spin‑off, Stellarex unites three scientific founders with more than 120 years of combined leadership in fusion science and engineering across laboratories in the USA, UK, Germany, and France.

Stellarex leverages a simplified Stellarator approach to reduce technical risk and uses staged demonstration devices to validate technology, de‑risk scale‑up, and accelerate the commercial deployment of fusion power.

Leadership team

The Minds Behind Our Fusion Strategy

Stellarex’s leadership team brings together decades of experience in fusion science, engineering, and technology development.

With a track record of leading major international fusion programs and institutions, our leaders combine deep technical expertise with strategic vision to advance fusion energy toward real-world deployment.

Dr. Charles Spencer Pitcher

Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Michael Zarnstorff

Co-fo Chief Technology Officerunder &

Dr. Amitava Bhattacharjee

Co‑founder & Chief Science Officer

Conrad Bellehumeur

Executive Vice President, Strategy & Public Affairs

Dr. Ron Oberth

Advisor to the CEO

Strategic Partnerships

Collaboration at a Global Scale

To bring fusion energy to Earth, Stellarex collaborates with leading international fusion R&D institutions, national laboratories, and major power operators, including:

Stellarex is a proud member of

The mission of the Centre for Fusion Energy is to serve as the nation’s collaboration platform enabling government, industry, and academia to accelerate fusion energy development in Canada by strengthening technical know‑how, delivering fusion demonstration devices, and preparing a fusion‑ready workforce.

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