Prof. Francois Foulon earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Paris University in 1989 and later specialized in Nuclear Engineering throughout his professional career.
With over 30 years of experience in Nuclear Engineering, he has made significant contributions to nuclear research, capacity building, and international cooperation.
Dr. Foulon has led pivotal projects at the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) from 1993 to 2016 and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), enhancing nuclear innovation, safety, and applications.
Dr. Francois Foulon has over 20 years of experience in higher education and professional training, specializing in nuclear physics, reactor technology, and nuclear instrumentation. He has worked for 16 years at the National Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology (INSTN), administered by CEA and associated to Paris-Saclay University. As a Unit Head and Professor, he developed and managed academic programs and tailored training courses for various stakeholders, including universities, industry, and regulatory bodies. Dr. Foulon has also contributed significantly to international education and training initiatives, particularly through his work with the IAEA. His expertise includes lecturing, curriculum development, and hands-on training in nuclear safety and reactor operation.
With 15 years of hands-on management and operational experience, including expertise in safety, security, and safeguards, as the Manager of a research reactor at CEA, he possesses a crucial asset for conducting real-life, end-user-oriented capacity-building and research.
Since 2009, Dr. Foulon has actively contributed to IAEA activities as an international expert, consultant, and staff member, holding the position of Head of the Nuclear Science and Instrumentation Laboratory before joining Khalifa University in 2021.
As the Director of the newly established Emirates Nuclear Technology Center from 2021 to 2023, he successfully laid the foundation and framework for the center’s research activities, spearheading ground-breaking research to support the UAE’s nuclear power program.
With 113 journal publications and contributions to IAEA publications, Dr. Foulon is renowned for his expertise in nuclear reactors, safety, instrumentation, and applications.
His current interests include optimizing Small Modular Reactor (SMR) deployment, conducting radioecology studies in arid environments, innovating nuclear detectors, and exploring the interface between nuclear technology innovation and the international nuclear legal framework.
Dr. Foulon is dedicated to inspiring advancements in nuclear science and technology globally.
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