The safe, efficient and reliable use of nuclear energy is supported by multiple safety research projects, involving research facilities and the researchers and staff engaged in them.

There is an increasing global demand for nuclear energy. Consequently, resolving safety-related challenges is essential. The introduction of new disruptive technologies and technologies for new applications of nuclear energy requires rigorous safety research involving experiments and simulations.

WiN R&D Group of Expertise is a multidisciplinary group of women working in experimental fields. WiN R&D recognizes that the development, preservation, and operation of essential research facilities are crucial for the nuclear industry.

WiN R&D aims to promote and strengthen the involvement of women in technical fields and to enhance the attractiveness of technical as an exciting and dynamic field of practice. Experimental facilities require a large panel of experts, and this is a way to incorporate this large panel of women.

 

Mission

WiN R&D is encouraged to work together on promoting the interests of the experimental work by sharing best practices in different fields such as technical support, planning, management, and measurement devices. Collaboration enables mutual exchange of knowledge, driving stronger, successful projects.

 

Role of WiN R&D

WiN R&D Group of Expertise WiNEXI was officially approved by the steering committee at the WiN Global conference in Egypt, in 2023. Operating as an interest group within WiN Global and with the key support of the CEA and the IAEA, WiNEXI serves as a professional network dedicated to supporting, promoting, and empowering women engaged in experimentation. WINEXI is currently seeking further partners from around the world.

 

Why WiN R&D?

Nuclear experimental facilities are essential for ensuring nuclear safety. Their operation demands human resources with diverse perspectives. However, maintaining these facilities, including research reactors, and ensuring timely knowledge transfer are urgent challenges. WiN’s network effectively addresses these issues. By fostering information exchange, empowering ambitious newcomers to contribute to experimental facilities will significantly advance future nuclear safety.

 

Objectives

  • To regularly meet in order to enhance the discussion about trends, best practices and issues in experimentation and running of facilities.
  • To organize and conduct webinars, workshops and panel discussions on topical areas related to nuclear experimental installations.
  • To launch initiatives that highlight professional women in experimentation and create opportunities for emerging talent in the nuclear sector.

 

Membership Application

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Leadership

Keiko Chitose - OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)

Keiko has many years of experience in nuclear safety. She has contributed to the development of assessment tools and the planning of experiments for their validation to ensure nuclear safety. Currently, she leads projects focused on ageing management and degradation assessment as a nuclear safety specialist. She has been part of WiN Global since soon after its founding.