GlobeNewswire·Nov 3, 2026, 8:00 AM ET

Nuclear News Names Deep Isolation Director of Engineering Matt Waples to 2026 “40 Under 40” List

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Deep Isolation Nuclear, Inc. (OTCQB: DBHL) announced that Matt Waples, Director of Engineering, was named to Nuclear News' 2026 "40 Under 40" list by the American Nuclear Society.
CEO Rod Baltzer stated Waples translates complex engineering challenges into practical solutions instrumental to the company's progress.
Waples joined Deep Isolation in 2022 and plays a central role in advancing deep borehole disposal technology across engineering design, regulatory analysis, safety, operations, and project management.
Waples led regulatory analysis and waste acceptance criteria development for the U.S. Department of Energy-funded ARPA-E UPWARDS project.
His work on disposal canister materials and supply chains for the ARPA-E SAVANT project contributed to a paper receiving "Superior" recognition at the 2025 Waste Management Symposia.
Waples supported international initiatives through the International Atomic Energy Agency and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency's WISARD project.
Deep Isolation is the first company to develop deep borehole disposal technologies, holding over 100 patents for its Universal Canister System.
In January 2026, the company launched a full-scale, at-depth deep borehole Commercialization Pilot in Cameron, Texas, in collaboration with the Deep Borehole Demonstration Center, Halliburton, Amentum, NAC International, and Occlusion Nuclear Solutions.
The release includes standard forward-looking statements regarding business plans, regulatory approvals, profitability, and potential risks such as supply chain disruptions or technological competition.
Additional risk factors \& details are available in the company's SEC filings, including the Form 10-K filed March 30, 2026, \& the Form S-1 filed August 18, 2025.