The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) is the main Iranian government agency responsible for operating nuclear energy and nuclear fuel cycle installations in Iran. AEOI is the primary organization responsible for nuclear technology research and development activities in Iran.[1] AEOI was involved in formerly undeclared nuclear activities including enrichment facilities at Fordow and Natanz.[2]
 The AEOI flag | |
| Established | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Type | Organization |
| Legal status | Active |
| Headquarters | North Karegar Avenue, Tehran, Iran |
Head | Mohammad Eslami |
| Website | www.aeoi.org.ir |
AEOI's headquarters are in the northern Amir Abad district in Tehran, but it has facilities throughout the country. The current head of AEOI is Mohammad Eslami, who replaced Ali Akbar Salehi on 29 August 2021.[3] About 40% of Iranian scientists in the nuclear industry are women.[4]
Nuclear Power Plans edit
AEOI Head Mohammed Eslami said in July 2023 that Iran planned to build nuclear power plants generating 20 GW in Khuzestan, Bushehr, Sistan, Hormozgan, and Baluchistan.[5]
Schools edit
There are thirteen atomic energy highschools and primary elementary schools.[6]
Research centers edit
- Photonics and quantum technologies institute. formerly Laser research center created in 1976[7]
Divisions edit
- Nuclear Fuel Production Division (NFPD): Research and development on the nuclear fuel cycle, including uranium exploration, mining, milling, conversion, and nuclear waste management; departments include Jaber Ibn Hayan Research Dept., Exploration and Mining Dept., Benefication and Hydrometallurgical Research Center, Nuclear Fuel Research and Production Center, Waste Management Dept., and Saghand Mining Dept.
- Nuclear Power Plant Division (NPPD): Responsible for planning, construction, commissioning, decommissioning and nuclear safety of nuclear power plants in Iran.
- Engineering and Technical Supervision Department (ETSD): Design, review, evaluation and approval of engineering and technical documents, participation and quality control.
- Research Division: Responsible for planning and guiding research projects; has eight affiliated research centers: Nuclear Research Center, Research Center for Lasers and their Application; Nuclear Fusion Research Center, Gamma Irradiation Center, Center for Renewable Energy Development, Nuclear Research Center for Agriculture and Medicine (Karaj), Yazd Radiation Processing Center, and Bonab Research Center.
- International Affairs Department (IAD): Oversees cooperation with AEOI counterparts abroad and drafts documents on AEOI policies; maintains a delegation at the IAEA in Vienna, Austria and one in Moscow, Russia.
Presidents edit
| # | President | Years |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akbar Etemad | 1974–1979 |
| Fereydun Sahabi (Acting) | 1979–1981 | |
| 2 | Reza Amrollahi | 1981–1997 |
| 3 | Gholam Reza Aghazadeh | 1997–2009 |
| 4 | Ali Akbar Salehi | 2009–2010 |
| Mohammad Ahmadian (Acting) | 2010–2011 | |
| 5 | Fereydoon Abbasi | 2011–2013 |
| 6 | Ali Akbar Salehi (second term) | 2013–2021 |
| 7 | Mohammad Eslami | 2021–present |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "A review on the status and future trends of radiation processing in Iran". Archived from the original on 2021-09-17. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
- ^ "The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran: What Role?". Archived from the original on 2021-04-12. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
- ^ "Iran appoints pragmatist Salehi to head nuclear program". Reuters. 16 August 2013. Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
- ^ "Iran's heavy water ranks first in word: AEOI Spox". Mehr News Agency. 2023-09-02. Archived from the original on 2023-09-02. Retrieved 2023-09-02.
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