New NRC Chairman, Nils Diaz, appointed by President Bush
In addition to serving two terms on the NRC, Diaz brings tremendous expertise in the nuclear field to his new role in the Commission. He is Professor Emeritus from the Nuclear Engineering Sciences at the University of Florida. He has served as director of the Innovative Nuclear Space Power Institute as well as the president and chief engineer of Florida Nuclear Associates.
With his extensive experience, Diaz has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles on a wide range of topics including nuclear reactor kinetics and safety, instrumentation and control, imaging and non-destructive examination, advanced reactor concepts, nuclear fuels, and nuclear space power and propulsion.
Nils Diaz is a long-time member and elected fellow of the ANS.
For more information about Nils Diaz and his role at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, see their website at www.nrc.gov.
