IAEA Profile: Championing Food Safety through Nuclear Science Using Chemistry to Combat Food Poisoning
“Food is emotional, and food sustains life. It is at the heart of our cultures, our lives and our health,” says Christina Vlachou, IAEA expert in food science and safety reflecting on her career journey and work at the IAEA.
Najat Mokhtar: A Lifelong Passion for Science and Service
From a biochemistry student in Morocco to IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, Najat Mokhtar’s career has been driven by curiosity, resilience and a commitment to improving people’s lives through science.
Bouchra Boustani - From Industry to Nuclear Security
Hailing from a small coastal town of Mohammedia near Casablanca in Morocco, Bouchra’s love for mathematics and physics was encouraged by a family that prized intellectual curiosity.
Regulating for a Safer Tomorrow: Alm-Lytz’s Path in Nuclear Safety
From a young age, Kirsi Alm-Lytz, now head of the IAEA Regulatory Activities Section, was fascinated by physics, and its ability to explain everything in our universe, from the motion of planets to the behaviour of particles.
Luisa B Hernandez: From Radiation Protection to Nuclear Security
Born and raised in Cuba, Luisa Betancourt Hernandez’s career has been defined by resilience, and a commitment to nuclear regulation.