Nuclear for Australia's Expert Working Group
Dr Adi Paterson
Adi is a nuclear science expert. He is originally from South Africa where he was involved in both the battery and nuclear power sectors. More recently, he served as the CEO of Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation in Sydney.
Jasmin Diab
Jaz has a Master of Nuclear Engineering and is the Australia Managing Director of Global Nuclear Security Partners and President of Women in Nuclear Australia. In addition to her nuclear work, she is a keen creative and served in the army.
Tony Irwin
Tony has commissioned and operated over 8 nuclear reactors for British Energy and is the Technical Director of SMR Nuclear Technology Pty Ltd. In addition, he was the first reactor manager for OPAL and is an Honorary Associate Professor ANU.
Kirsty Braybon
Kirsty is the Principal of Braybon Advisory and an Adjunct Lecturer in Nuclear Law at the University of Adelaide. She was the inaugural Head of Legal for the Australian Radioactive Waste Agency and currently is assisting with the AUKUS program.
Mark Schneider
Mark recently moved to Australia from the United States. During his time in the US, he operated 8 nuclear reactors across the US Navy on submarines and aircraft carriers and as a control room operator at the Surry Power Station.
Robert Barr
Robert is a consulting engineer, director of his company Electric Power Consulting Pty Ltd and past National President of the Electric Energy Society of Australia. Robert has over 47 years experience in the field of power systems and distribution.
Lenka Kollar
Lenka is the co-founder of Helixos, an Australian strategy consulting and technical advisory firm focused on nuclear fission and fusion. Previously she worked in the US on advanced reactors and has a Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering.
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