Deric is a Senior Nuclear Energy Innovation Analyst at The Breakthrough Institute, where he focuses on advancing nuclear energy as a critical pathway to a carbon-free and energy-abundant future.

He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from George Mason University and a B.S. in Economics from Radford University. His dissertation explored how state and local regulations and ordinances impacted California's residential solar market. He has published peer-reviewed research in the Eastern Economics Journal and the Virginia Economic Journal.

Driven by the belief that energy innovation is essential for economic growth, Deric looks to bridge the gap between research and practical policy-making. His work emphasizes the importance of modernizing and expanding energy systems to meet future needs and long-term growth.