3 rd International Platform on Integrating Arab e-infrastructure in a Global Environment e-AGE 2013 National Center for Nuclear Science and Technology Prof. Hafedh BELMABROUK DG of CNSTN President of the Steering Committee of ANNuR ( ) Tunis, December2013

Outline Key dates Mission Human Resources Organization chart Fields of Activity Scientific Collaboration 2

Key dates 1993 : Creation of the Center 1999 : Gamma Irradiator inauguration at Sidi Thabet 2002 : CNSTN became part of Sidi Thabet Technopark 2009 : Inauguration of the Electron Beam Accelerator 2012 : First Tests of the Neutron Generator 20?? : Sub-critical Assembly 3

Mission Peaceful Applications of Nuclear Sciences and Technologies in Industry, Agriculture, Environment and Medicine Research and Development Collection and Diffusion of Information Technical Support to Industrial and Research Institutions Advising on Issues related to Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection 4

Human Resources Researchers : 30 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Electronics,…) PhD Students : 20 Engineers : 20 (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, Instrumentation, Process, Chemical, Bio, -Engineering) Technicians : 40 Administrative Staff : 30 5

Organization Chart 6 DG Cooperation and Safeguard Department Development and Project valorization Energy and Materials Environment and Life Nuclear Safety Financial and Administrative Affairs Administrative Council Scientific Council

Fields of Activity  Radiation Processing  Radiation measurements  Cobalt irradiator  Electron beam accelerator (not operational !!!)  Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection  Radioactive sources and waste management  Neutron Activation Analysis  Isotopic Hydrology  Radio-pharmaceuticals  Microbiology  Sterile Insect Technique  Nuclear Legislation 7

Radiation Chemistry Lab Preparation of Samples for alpha, beta and gamma spectrometry Detection of irradiated foods Monitoring of harmful algal bloom for the detection of marine toxins 8

Radiation Analysis Lab Conduct research by using nuclear analytical methods such as gamma spectrometry, alpha and beta, liquid scintillation, neutron activation analysis, XRF and isotopic hydrology. Analyze environmental and industrial samples as well as monitoring the level of radioactivity around nuclear installations. 9

Application Areas Environment Physical environment (air, water, soil) and biological environment (flora and fauna). Food Qualitative and quantitative determination of radionuclides in food products for contamination identification. Determining the level of radioactivity in food products imported or to be exported. Agriculture Qualitative and quantitative determination of radionuclides in certain products used in agriculture (fertilizers, pesticides, …). 10

Scientific collaboration IAEA : Int. Atomic Energy Agency AAEA : Arab Atomic Energy Agency ANNuR: Arab Network of Nuclear Regulators African and Arab countries Europe (France, Czech Republic, CERN,...) USA, Canada Korea... 11

Conclusions Tunisia has many years of experience in the field of peaceful uses of nuclear techniques and technologies CNSTN has many collaborations. Others to be established The IAEA is involved in the technical cooperation Tunisia is considering the option of NPP. A feasibility study is in progress. Enhance the collaboration with industry. 12

Thank you! 13