Mahmoud Jardaneh

2015-2016

20

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U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Nuclear Regulation Authority, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan Nuclear Safety Institute, Ministry of the Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Toshiba, Fukushima Prefectural Government, Nuclear Risk Research Center, National Diet, Japan Atomic Energy Agency

Understand the Japanese regulatory requirements to evaluate natural hazards impacts on nuclear power plants and gain insights into the technical and cultural aspects of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident. Assess the interaction between regulators, legislators, the public, and local governments in the decision making process and develop a network of contacts in Japan to strengthen U.S.-Japan cooperation in the area of nuclear safety and research.