Nuclear at McMaster University
Welcome to the IEEE Second Presentation Series on Nuclear Energy. This webinar series examines the evolving role of nuclear energy in achieving global sustainability and energy security objectives. The sessions highlight current developments, opportunities, barriers, and present and future pathways across the nuclear sector.
The global nuclear industry is seeing a nuclear resurgence driven by growing electricity demands and advancements in life-saving medical isotopes. This has created an urgent demand for advanced nuclear research infrastructure and training in Canada and around the world.
McMaster University as Canada’s premier nuclear research and education institution plays a critical role in addressing these needs for Canada. McMaster Nuclear is anchored by a suite of world-class facilities that drive innovation in energy, medicine, and materials science. At the heart of this ecosystem is the country’s most powerful research reactor (the McMaster Nuclear Reactor, MNR). Recent investments are enabling first the MNR transition to 24/5 in 2024 and in early 2027 to 24/7. Maximizing the use of the MNR and associated nuclear research facilities has enhanced the university’s research and training capacity. Both research highlights and the growth of our outreach and educational activities will be shared.
A live Q&A with registered attendees will follow the presentation. Please visit our website at bit.ly/nuclear_series2 for additional details. Recorded webinars will be posted there shortly thereafter for free on-demand viewing.
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- Starts 31 March 2026 04:00 AM UTC
- Ends 22 April 2026 04:00 AM UTC
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Dr. Karin Stephenson of McMaster University
Biography:
Dr. Karin Stephenson is the Director of Nuclear Research and Education Support for Nuclear Operations and Facilities at McMaster University. Dr. Stephenson graduated with her PhD in Chemistry from McMaster University and completed postdoctoral fellowships in Radiology at the University of Pennsylvania and at the PET Centre at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health/University of Toronto. Prior to this role, Karin was the Director of Research Platforms support in the Office of the VPR. She has more than 20 years of experience in nuclear research, radiochemistry, and radiopharmaceuticals. Before joining McMaster University, she was the Director of Discovery at the Centre for Probe Development and Commercialization, where she led research and discovery of new radiochemistry and radiopharmaceuticals with applications in oncology and neurology research. Dr. Stephenson is also the Chief Science Officer for the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC), a subject matter expert for the provinces Nuclear Innovation and Isotope Council of Ontario (NIICO) as well as a board director for the Nuclear Innovation Institute and Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem.
Event Moderator: Dr. Maike Luiken
Biography:
Maike Luiken, PhD, SMIEEE, IEEE-HKN, FEIC, FCAE, is managing director, R&D at Carbovate Development Corp., and Adjunct Research Professor, Western University, Canada.