World Nuclear Association is the international organization that represents the global nuclear industry. In this role, Sama leads a team of experts, analysts and communicators working to enable the growth of the global nuclear sector by connecting players across the nuclear value chain, shaping and representing the industry’s position in key world forums, providing authoritative information and influencing key audiences, organizations and media.
Sama is also President of World Nuclear University, dedicated to inspire and develop the future leaders of the global nuclear industry.
Sama has more than 20 years of experience in nuclear engineering and energy policy. Sama is one of the seven founders of the North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NA-YGN).
Sama has a very diverse professional experience having worked in:
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the nuclear industry:
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academia:
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international organisations:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Madrid
- Master’s degree in Energy Technologies, Polytechnic University of Madrid
- Master's degree Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, University of Wisconsin – Madison
- PhD in Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics, University of Wisconsin – Madison
- MBA, Averett University
- nuclear thermal-hydraulics for both light water reactors and sodium cooled reactors
- nuclear reactor design
- nuclear safety
- energy and environmental policy
- complex decision making