Eric Thornsbury is a Technical Leader III at EPRI. His current responsibilities include leading various technical research projects in support of the nuclear power industry, with a specific focus on the use of Risk Analysis in advanced nuclear plant design, licensing, and operation. Prior to joining EPRI in 2022, Eric was a Director and Consultant with ERIN Engineering & Jensen Hughes for 15 years, after previously serving at the US NRC for 10 years in the Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research and as an ACRS Senior Staff Engineer.