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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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Hash Hashemian: Visionary leadership
As Dr. Hashem M. “Hash” Hashemian prepares to step into his term as President of the American Nuclear Society, he is clear that he wants to make the most of this unique moment.
A groundswell in public approval of nuclear is finding a home in growing governmental support that is backed by a tailwind of technological innovation. “Now is a good time to be in nuclear,” Hashemian said, as he explained the criticality of this moment and what he hoped to accomplish as president.
ICRS 14/RPSD 2022 speaker
Specialty: Reactor Physics, Dynamics, Critical Experiments
PhD: Tokyo Institute of Technology Received PhD in research on subcritical reactors and CANDL reactors
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry: 1F accident response at the Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency One day after the accident, I entered the site and carried out monitoring and accident response. After that, the Prime Minister's official residence continued to respond.
Nuclear Regulation Authority
Responsible for reviewing nuclear reactors based on new regulatory standards.
Responsible for the first licensing examination after the accident. 5 or more units were audited. After that, he was in charge of analysis of Fukushima-daiichi Nuclear power station.
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