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IAEA project aims to develop polymer irradiation model
The International Atomic Energy Agency has launched a new coordinated research project (CRP) aimed at creating a database of polymer-radiation interactions in the next five years with the long-term goal of using the database to enable machine learning–based predictive models.
Radiation-induced modifications are widely applicable across a range of fields including healthcare, agriculture, and environmental applications, and exposure to radiation is a major factor when considering materials used at nuclear power plants.
Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference 2024 (PBNC)
Dr. Radford is the Deputy VP of Science & Technology (S&T) at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (formerly Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd.). Darren has over 30 years of experience in R&D and as the Deputy VP he is responsible for delivery of the S&T Mission (>1000 staff), and the strategic direction of the laboratory.
CNL is Canada’s premier nuclear S&T organization and is a world leader in developing peaceful and innovative applications from nuclear technology. Through Vision 2030, the strategic priorities of CNL are to restore and protect Canada’s environment, provide clean energy technologies for today and tomorrow, and contribute to the health of Canadians.
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