Dr. Francois Foulon
Dr. francois foulon Professor Director Emirates Nuclear Technology Center (ENTC) Mechanical Engineering

Contact Information
francois.foulon@ku.ac.ae +97123124446

Biography

Francois Foulon is the Director of the Emirates Nuclear Technology Centre (ENTC).

He has 30 years of experience in nuclear science and technology at the French Atomic and Alternative Energy Commission (CEA), in international collaborations and at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). He has a 15-year operator experience as the manager of a nuclear facility at CEA. He has been involved in research and development projects serving both fundamental sciences and industry. As a Professor and Trainer, he has more than 20 years’ experience in academic education and professional training in nuclear engineering.


Education
  • PhD PhD Material Science and Engineering, Paris University
  • MSc Material Science, Paris University
  • BSc Physics, Paris University

Teaching
  • Radiation Measurements and Applications (NUCE 606)
  • Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Safeguards (NUCE613)
  • Nuclear Nonproliferation and Security (NUCE614)
  • Nuclear Reactor Theory (NUCE603)
  • Radiation Science and Health Physics (NUCE 301)

Affiliated Research Institutes/Centers
  • Emirates Nuclear Technology Center
  • Masdar Institute

Research
Research Interests
  • Nuclear Reactors
  • Nuclear Instrumentation
  • Nuclear Applications