"Nuclear technology continues to play an important role in materials research, healthcare, and energy, to name a few," said Professor Jan S. Hesthaven, President of KIT. "The cooperation agreement that we have now signed with the JRC helps us secure nuclear safety standards at a high level. At KIT's nuclear research and education facilities, we will train young researchers who are supposed to guarantee Europe's future scientific expertise and sovereignty in this field."
Dr. Ulla Engelmann, a Director at the JRC, noted, "Innovation is a leitmotif for the JRC's scientific activities, which determines both the scope and the method of research. Together with KIT, the JRC is pursuing innovative trends and applications emerging in the nuclear sector and is trying to anticipate them. On the other hand, the JRC and KIT are continuously striving to develop and maintain innovative tools and methods to carry out their research."
The agreement emphasizes training and capacity-building initiatives for emerging scientists, with an eye toward long-term scientific sovereignty across Europe. Facilitated access to each other's research infrastructure, as well as joint seminars and publications, will support mutual development and visibility in both scientific and political arenas.
The collaboration also aims to advance knowledge of actinide chemistry and improve safety assessment of structural materials and reactor systems, including small modular reactors. Applied research areas include nuclear medicine, waste disposal, and the decommissioning of outdated facilities. Ultimately, the partnership seeks to create innovative approaches for international nuclear monitoring and support Europe's leadership in nuclear science and safety.
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