UNENE Committees

UNENE’s committee structure is designed to foster collaboration and informed decision-making across its core focus areas of education and research. Through advisory committees composed of representatives from member universities, industry, and government, UNENE facilitates strategic input, knowledge sharing, and alignment with sector-wide goals. These committees ensure that UNENE remains responsive to emerging trends, educational needs, and research priorities in Canada’s nuclear landscape.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors (BOD) is UNENE’s primary governing body, providing strategic oversight and leadership across all facets of the organization. With members drawn from both academia and industry, the Board ensures that UNENE’s mission and programs reflect a balanced, future-focused vision for nuclear research, education, and innovation. The Board also appoints executive leadership and oversees the work of its advisory committees.

Voting Members:

 

  • Chair: Jatin Nathwani, University of Waterloo
  • Vice-Chair: Gary Newman, Bruce Power
  • Miriam Capretz, Western University
  • Mark Daymond, Queen’s University
  • Les Jacobs, Ontario Tech University
  • Nazir Kherani, University of Toronto
  • Doug Opseth, Sask Power
  • John Preston, McMaster University
  • Darren Radford, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
  • Derick Redden, Ontario Power Generation
  • Rose Robinson, New Brunswick Power
  • Peter Tremaine, University of Guelph

Non-Voting Members:

  • Ramaswami Balachandar, University of Windsor
  • Don Jarron, Kinectrics
  • Cathy Cottrell, SNC-Lavalin
  • Daniel Tello, CNSC
  • Daniel Dupleac, Polytechnic University of Bucharest
  • Paul Gierszewski, NWMO
  • Arthur Situm, University of Regina
  • Thomas Krause, Royal Military College of Canada
  • Rachna Clavero, CANDU Owners Group
  • Guy Marleau, École Polytechnqiue
  • Chary Rangacharyulu, University of Saskatchewan
  • Yevgeniya Beyfeld, University of Cordoba
  • Juliette Mammei, University of Manitoba
  • Mehul Shah & Milan Shah, Clean Core Thorium Energy
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BOD SharePoint Portal

Authorized members can securely access governance documents, meeting materials, reports, and administrative resources via the BOD Admin Area (password protected).

Education Advisory Committee

Guiding academic excellence and industry relevance in UNENE’s programs

The Education Advisory Committee (EAC) plays a key role in shaping the direction, quality, and impact of UNENE’s educational offerings. Bringing together representatives from each member university and funding industry, the EAC ensures that UNENE’s Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) program and related professional development initiatives remain rigorous, responsive, and aligned with the evolving needs of Canada’s nuclear sector. 

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Leadership and Composition

The committee is co-chaired by one member from industry and one from academia, with the Program Coordinator serving as an ex-officio member. This balanced structure ensures collaboration between academic and industry perspectives, supporting continuous improvement and innovation in UNENE’s education programs.

Mandate and Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the UNENE Board, the EAC provides strategic advice and oversight in areas including:

  • Course design, content, delivery, and scheduling
  • Admission and accreditation standards
  • Student scholarship selection
  • Integration of industry expertise, materials, and facilities
  • Collaboration with external partners such as CANTEACH and the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS)

Through these efforts, the EAC strengthens the link between education and industry practice—ensuring UNENE graduates are equipped to meet the challenges and opportunities of Canada’s nuclear future.

EAC Committee Members:

  • Committee Chair: Mark Daymond, Queen’s University
  • Ram Balachandar, University of Windsor
  • Adriaan Buijs, McMaster University
  • William Cook, University of New Brunswick
  • Jenny Cox, NRCan
  • Daniel Dupleac, Bucharest Polytechnique University
  • Jason Goldberg, Bruce Power
  • Ian Harry, Sask Power
  • Esam Hussein, University of Regina
  • Will Higgins, New Brunswick Power
  • Jin Jiang, Western University
  • Sharayar Khan, CANDU Energy
  • Thomas Krause, Royal Military College of Canada
  • Steve Livingstone, Sask Power
  • Michelle MacCormack, CNSC
  • Guy Marleau, École Polytechnique
  • Pamela McDermid, Ontario Power Generation
  • Jennifer McKellar, Ontario Tech
  • Abdulmajeed Mohamed, University of Calgary
  • Carlos Murúa, University of Cordoba
  • Roger Newman, University of Toronto
  • Mahesh Pandey, University of Waterloo
  • Markus Piro, McMaster University
  • Alexandre Poulain, University of Ottawa
  • Dan Pun-Quach, Kinetrics
  • Chary Rangacharyulu, University of Saskatchewan
  • Lars Rehmann, Western University
  • Sergio Russomanno, University of Cordoba
  • Mark Skuce, COG
  • Gina Strati, CNL
  • Dan Tello, CNSC
  • Akira Tokuhiro, Ontario Tech
  • Peter Tremaine, University of Guelph
  • Obinna Uguro, CNL
  • Zhingwen Yao, Queen’s University

 

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EAC SharePoint Portal

Authorized members can securely access governance documents, meeting materials, reports, and administrative resources via the EAC Admin Area (password protected).

Research Advisory Committee

The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) provides strategic oversight for UNENE’s collaborative research efforts, ensuring alignment with industry priorities and national innovation goals. With representation from academia, industry, and government, the RAC identifies high-impact research areas, reviews ongoing projects, and supports knowledge mobilization. The committee is central to UNENE’s efforts to advance nuclear science and technology through well-supported, university-led research initiatives.

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Leadership and Composition

The RAC includes one representative from each participating university and one from each funding organization. A Chair and Vice-Chair are appointed from among the members, with one representing industry and the other representing the universities. The RAC Chair participates in meetings of the UNENE Board to ensure continuity between the Committee’s work and overall organizational strategy.

Mandate and Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the UNENE Board, the RAC provides strategic advice and oversight in areas including:

  • Identification of priority research areas and collaborative opportunities
  • Alignment of university research programs with industry and national innovation goals
  • Evaluation of research expertise, infrastructure, and emerging gaps
  • Development of joint research initiatives and funding partnerships
  • Support for graduate research scholarships and adjunct faculty appointments
  • Guidance on UNENE Chair proposals and university-based research facilities

Through these efforts, the RAC strengthens the partnership between academia, industry, and government—advancing nuclear science and technology through coordinated, high-impact research.

RAC Committee Members:

  • Committee Chair: Gina Strati, CNL
  • Committee Vice-Chair: Peter Tremaine, University of Guelph
  • Kirk Atkinson, Ontario Tech University
  • Dan Brady, NRCan
  • Mark Daymond, Queen’s University
  • Jason Goldberg, Bruce Power
  • Will Higgins, New Brunswick Power
  • Jing Jiang, Western University
  • Steve Livingstone, Sask Power
  • Carlos Lorencez, Conexus
  • Pam McDermid, Ontario Power Generation
  • Usha Menon, Conexus 
  • Dave Novog, McMaster University
  • Mahesh Pandey, University of Waterloo
  • Suraj Persaud, Queen’s University
  • Dan Tello, CNSC
  • Ed Waller, Ontario Tech University

 

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RAC SharePoint Portal

Authorized members can securely access governance documents, meeting materials, reports, and administrative resources via the RAC Admin Area (password protected).