National Institute of Advanced Studies
Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bengaluru - 560 012

invites you to a

 PUBLIC LECTURE

on

“Nuclear Security Education at Texas A&M University

and Human Capital Development”

 by

Dr. Sunil S. Chirayath

Director, Centre for Nuclear Security Science & Policy Initiatives

and Associate Professor, Nuclear Engineering Department

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA

On

Friday, 1^st June 2018, at 11:00 AM

Venue: Conference Hall II, NIAS, IISc Campus, Bengaluru - 560012

Chairperson: Prof. M Sai Baba, Principal Scientist, Energy and Environment Research Program, NIAS

Abstract: Texas A&M University is a pioneer in nuclear security education.  The Texas A&M nuclear security education is comprises both policy and technical aspects. The Center of Nuclear Security Science and Policy Institute (NSSPI) at Texas A&M conducts nuclear security research and training in the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Chirayath will present an overview of the Texas A&M nuclear security education components including the curriculum. He will also present the education (teaching and research) and training activities carried out by NSSPI for the past 10+ years.  In conclusion he will briefly discuss the possibilities of TAMU-NIAS collaborations for human capital development.

All are cordially invited

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For further information, please contact Prof. M Sai Baba  <msaibaba@nias.res.in>