Moderator for Environmental Degradation meeting Opening Plenary announced

August 18-22, 2019 | Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center | Boston, MA

Dr. Baranwal to moderate Opening Plenary

Join colleagues from around the world next week at the 19th International Conference on Environmental Degradation of Materials in Nuclear Power Systems - Water Reactor. The meeting takes place August 18-22 at the Seaport Boston Hotel.   It's not too late to register and reserve your hotel room. ANS members save $200. Not a member? Join today.    Learn new details about the Opening Plenary session, moderated by Dr. Rita Baranwal, and taking place from 8-10 am on Monday, August 19:   Opening Plenary: Regulatory Perspectives on Challenges Stemming from Modernization of Nuclear Energy A three-person, moderated panel consisting of high-level representatives from the U.S., United Kingdom and Canada will discuss the unique regulatory challenges that arise from advancements in technologies, including advanced materials and processing techniques, that are integral to nuclear reactor primary and secondary systems.   Moderator: Dr. Rita Baranwal, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Nuclear Energy, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)   Dr. Baranwal leads the office's efforts to promote research and development (R&D) on existing and advanced nuclear technologies that sustain the existing U.S. fleet of nuclear reactors, enable the deployment of advanced nuclear energy systems, and enhance the U.S.A.'s global commercial nuclear energy competitiveness.    Panelists: Raj Iyengar, US NRC Mark Foy, UK Regulator Ramsay Jammal, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

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