Ontario Tech is a designated IAEA Collaborating Centre

• Management Team at Ontario Tech

  	Dr. Les Jacobs  Vice-President, Research and Innovation & Director, IAEA Collaborating Centre
  	Dr. Hossam Kishawy Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science & University Liaison Officer to the IAEA Collaborating Centre
  	Dr. Kirk Atkinson Director, Centre for Small Modular Reactor & Alternate Liaison Officer to the IAEA Collaborating Centre

Testimonials

• Ambassador of Canada to Austria (2018 to 2021)

  "This agreement embodies the spirit of innovation and collaboration that we are going to need in the years ahead to build back better." H.E. Heidi Hulan, Ambassador of Canada to Austria (2018 to 2021) and Chairperson of the IAEA's Board of Governors (2020 to 2021)

• International Atomic Energy Agency

  "Ontario Tech IAEA Collaborating Centre’s topics are very timely as we face the great challenge of producing enough energy to power global development, while ensuring we do no harm to our planet. Nuclear power, as a clean, reliable and sustainable source of energy can help us meet that challenge. And innovation, of course, is key to that success.” Dr. Mikhail Chudakov, IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Nuclear Energy
  "The IAEA acknowledges Canada’s important international role in R&D and deployment of advanced nuclear power reactors, including the coming new builds in Ontario using small modular reactors and microreactors in integrated energy systems. These topics are timely as we face the challenge of meeting energy demand to power global development. Through Ontario Tech University as an IAEA Collaborating Centre, we will continue to explore how nuclear energy can be used in a more sustainable and versatile way, beyond solely electricity production. Innovation is key to that success." Ms. Aline Des Cloizeaux, Director, Division of Nuclear Power, Department of Nuclear Energy, IAEA
  “As an IAEA Collaborating Centre, Ontario Tech University has the capability to assist the IAEA in implementing its programmatic activities on deploying the integrated energy systems using advanced nuclear power reactor technologies, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The university has top-notch faculty members to conduct efficient cooperative frameworks that encourage highly experienced institutions in Canada to share resources, knowledge, and expertise to accelerate the deployment of SMRs and microreactors in IAEA Member States, including Canada.” Dr. Hadid Subki, Technical Lead, SMR Technology Development, Department of Nuclear Energy, IAEA

• Ontario Tech University

  "This IAEA designation validates Ontario Tech University’s expertise and leadership in numerous clean energy fields. To be recognized by the IAEA as a collaborating centre firmly establishes our research as impactful on the international stage. The Collaborative Centre designation is a timely initiative given the momentum the university has in all aspects of energy." Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor
  "As we transition to a carbon emissions-free future, the IAEA Collaborating Centre at Ontario Tech University brings together our researchers and industry partners to make valuable contributions to the energy sector around the world. As a key component of Ontario Tech’s Brilliant Energy Institute, the IAEA Collaborating Centre will be a vital national and international resource that drives new research and discovery on small modular reactors and integrated energy systems." Dr. Les Jacobs, Vice-President, Research and Innovation
  "Since the inception of engineering at Ontario Tech, clean energy is on the top of our research priorities. We offer the only accredited undergraduate nuclear engineering degree in Canada, and our clean energy research laboratory hosts state-of-the-art hydrogen research. The IAEA Collaborating Centre is a testament to Ontario Tech's strength in nuclear energy and integrated energy systems. The Centre brings tremendous opportunities to build on this strength, not only in terms of research collaborations but also in education and training." Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science