About
Our Mission
At NEP, our mission is to accelerate the deployment of nuclear energy by uniting Advisory, Project Development, and Risk Management into one integrated platform.
We are both a developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP) — structuring, financing, owning, and operating projects that deliver clean, reliable baseload energy.
Through NEP Core, our applied science and research function, we leverage the expertise of Ph.D.-level scientists and AI-driven modeling to make nuclear projects bankable, investable, and resilient.
Guiding Principles
Science-Driven Decisions
Every project is informed by advanced modeling, probabilistic analysis, and technical rigor.
Bankability Through Precision
We reduce uncertainty, structure capital, and align incentives for long-term success.
Partnership at Every Level
We unite governments, utilities, industry, and investors in shared responsibility.
Integrity and Accountability
Transparency and discipline guide every stage of development.
Commitment to the Energy Transition
Nuclear is indispensable to a resilient, decarbonized energy future.
Our Team
NEP is an international team of professionals with decades of experience in finance, nuclear engineering, applied science, and strategy consulting.
Paul Martin
Executive Director
Canon Bryan
Senior Advisor
Koroush Shirvan, Ph.D.
Senior Advisor
Peter Cotton, Ph.D.
Senior Advisor
Constantin Koutzaroff
Managing Director
Grant Draper
Managing Director
Sola Talabi, Ph.D.
Senior Advisor
Robert Percopo
Senior Advisor
Eoin Ó Faoláin
Head of Strategic Partnerships
Assil Halimi, Ph.D.
Head of Technology and Risk Analytics
Gordon MacPherson
Chief of Staff
Paul Martin
Executive Director
Paul Martin is Executive Director at Nuclear Energy Partners, bringing over 30 years of experience in investment banking, capital markets, and energy finance. Since 2022, he has raised more than $1 billion for alternative investments, demonstrating his ability to align institutional capital with transformative opportunities. Paul previously held senior roles at Bank of America and G.E. Capital, where he advised on complex financings across infrastructure and advanced technologies. At NEP, he leads strategic initiatives in nuclear infrastructure investment, combining financial expertise with a commitment to advancing clean energy solutions. Paul is a graduate of Santa Clara University.
Canon Bryan
Senior Advisor
Canon Bryan is a Senior Advisor at Nuclear Energy Partners and currently serves as CEO of SuperCritical Technologies, an innovator in the uranium and critical metals extraction industry. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate finance, natural resources, and advanced energy ventures, he brings a unique blend of financial and technical expertise. Canon is also a co-founder of Terrestrial Energy, where he helped advance the commercialization of molten salt reactor technology. At NEP, he advises on strategy, partnerships, and capital formation, leveraging his experience across nuclear fuel, advanced reactors, and critical resource development.
Koroush Shirvan, Ph.D.
Senior Advisor
Dr. Koroush Shirvan is a Senior Advisor at Nuclear Energy Partners and a faculty member at MIT, where he is internationally recognized for his work on advanced reactor safety and licensing. His research focuses on accident-tolerant fuels, light water reactors, and applied methods to improve safety and efficiency. Koroush has collaborated widely with industry and government stakeholders to advance next-generation nuclear systems and previously contributed to Southern Nuclear. At NEP, he provides expertise in reactor technology, regulatory strategy, and cost and risk modeling, helping ensure that complex nuclear projects are technically robust and financially sound.
Peter Cotton, Ph.D.
Senior Advisor
Dr. Peter Cotton is a Senior Advisor at Nuclear Energy Partners and a recognized expert in artificial intelligence, probability theory, and quantitative finance. He is the author of Microprediction, a book on using open data and crowd-sourced forecasting to improve real-world decision-making. Peter has held senior positions at Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan, specializing in predictive analytics and structured risk modeling. At Crunch Labs, he focused on developing prediction markets, applying advanced data science to practical forecasting. At NEP, Peter leverages his expertise in machine learning and probabilistic modeling to enhance nuclear project risk assessment and investment strategies.
Discover Peter Cotton’s insights on predictive analytics in his book, Microprediction, available here.
Constantin Koutzaroff
Managing Director
Constantin Koutzaroff is a Managing Director at Nuclear Energy Partners with more than two decades of experience in international banking and capital markets. He has held senior roles at Société Générale, ANZ Investment Bank, and Crédit Agricole CIB, specializing in structured finance, project financing, and risk management for energy and infrastructure. At NEP, Constantin leads initiatives in capital formation and cross-border financing, leveraging his global perspective to align European, Asian, and North American investors with advanced nuclear projects. His career reflects a proven ability to design complex financial solutions that drive innovation in the clean energy sector.
Grant Draper
Managing Director
Grant Draper is a Managing Director at Nuclear Energy Partners, specializing in investor engagement, market intelligence, and regulatory matters. He brings extensive experience from Draper Global, where he advised on energy, infrastructure, and technology transactions across multiple markets. Based in San Francisco, Grant is well-connected within the Bay Area venture capital community, leveraging those networks to support NEP’s capital formation and strategic initiatives. His career has focused on bridging capital markets with complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring projects are both investment-ready and compliant. At NEP, he strengthens investor relationships and aligns nuclear projects with market and policy priorities.
Sola Talabi, Ph.D.
Senior Advisor
Dr. Sola Talabi is a Senior Advisor at Nuclear Energy Partners and the CEO of Pittsburgh Technical, where he leads advanced initiatives in nuclear engineering, risk assessment, and safety innovation. With extensive experience at Westinghouse and across the nuclear sector, Sola has contributed to reactor design, systems reliability, and advanced safety modeling. He is widely published on nuclear safety and regulatory strategy, bridging engineering rigor with practical project execution. At NEP, he advises on risk management, reactor technology, and regulatory compliance, ensuring projects are technically robust, investment-ready, and aligned with the highest safety and performance standards.
Eoin Ó Faoláin
Head of Strategic Partnerships
Eoin Ó Faoláin is Head of Strategic Partnerships at Nuclear Energy Partners with experience in finance, consulting, and strategy development. He has worked on complex projects at State Street, Accenture, and Boston Consulting Group, building expertise in strategic planning, operational analysis, and market research. Eoin applies this background to support large-scale infrastructure and energy initiatives, developing practical strategies that align technical execution with organizational goals. At NEP, he focuses on client engagement, financial modeling, and strategy, helping ensure that business initiatives are structured with analytical rigor and positioned to succeed in competitive financial and regulatory environments.
Assil Halimi, Ph.D.
Head of Technology and Risk Analytics
Dr. Assil Halimi is Head of Risk Analytics at Nuclear Energy Partners and the CEO of Apollo Atomics, an innovative technology company in the advanced nuclear supply chain. He recently earned his Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from MIT, where his research advanced applications in energy systems and industrial applications. Assil has also held positions with the Safran Group and Engie, contributing to technology development and energy infrastructure projects across Europe. At NEP, he focuses on risk modeling and advanced analytics of NPP construction processes, combining academic rigor with industry experience to strengthen the execution and reliability of next-generation nuclear projects
Robert Percopo
Senior Advisor
Robert (Bob) Percopo is a Senior Advisor at Nuclear Energy Partners with decades of experience in finance, insurance, and risk management. He held senior positions at AIG, where he oversaw global financial strategies and complex capital structures. Bob has deep expertise in structuring risk transfer solutions, managing institutional portfolios, and advising on capital-intensive ventures. His career reflects a strong focus on aligning financial stability with innovation across multiple sectors. At NEP, he advises on financial structuring and risk management, helping ensure that large-scale nuclear projects are underpinned by sound financial models and resilient strategies for long-term success.
Gordon MacPherson
Chief of Staff
Gordon MacPherson is Chief of Staff at Nuclear Energy Partners, where he plays an inside role coordinating all business initiatives across the firm. He ensures seamless collaboration among NEP’s advisory, capital formation, and applied science teams, keeping projects on track and aligned with strategic goals. Gordon also supports marketing and communications, ensuring NEP’s message is clearly delivered to stakeholders and the broader market. With expertise in operations, project management, and organizational strategy, he provides the structure and discipline that enable NEP’s professionals to focus on execution. Known for “keeping the trains running on time,” Gordon ensures the firm operates with clarity and precision.