Annex I Description of Work (April 2007) - ENEN Association

Euratom 2005-6 – Fixed deadline
Coordination Actions
ENEN-II
The INSTN co-ordinates various PhD programmes at the CEA, which hosts approximately 600
young scientists preparing doctoral theses in its laboratories. Research topics include all CEA areas
of expertise: physical sciences, life sciences, advanced technologies, nuclear reactors, fuel cycle,
defence activities, protection and nuclear safety, scientific and technical information, etc.
Every year, about one hundred foreign students register for the different courses offered by the
INSTN. They are admitted under the same conditions as French students, if they have received
sufficient basic training (assessed by the equivalence of diplomas or by a prior examination) and if
they are fluent enough in French. In parallel, the INSTN also organises, in French or in English,
courses of four to six weeks for high- level experts from developing countries, jointly with the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Furthermore, specific seminars in English, are
organised by the INSTN within the framework of the ENEN Association to meet the needs of
foreign Institutions.
Finally, apart the various bilateral programmes with different foreign countries, the INSTN has
participated and is still participating in Tempus programmes for the improvement of the educational
system in Romania.
Joseph Safieh : PhD in Physics, Engineer in Genie Atomique. Present Position : Head of the
Nuclear Education Department of INSTN. Contractor in ENEN project. Representative of INSTN at
ANS. Cofounder and current President of the ENEN Association.
Partner 20 Helsinki University of Technology (TKK)
Helsinki University of Technology (TKK) is the oldest and largest university of technology in
Finland, dating back to the nineteenth century. In 1849 the Helsinki Technical School was founded,
marking the beginning of organized technical education in Finland. In 1872 the school became
Helsinki Polytechnic School and in 1879 Helsinki Polytechnical Institute. In 1908 it was changed to
Helsinki University of Technology and thus began the teaching of technology at university level in
Finland. In the 1950's and 60's new premises were built to house the University of Technology in
Otaniemi and the university moved from Helsinki to the neighboring city of Espoo. TKK is twelve
faculties, ten separate institutes, 17 degree programmes, 246 professors, 14 763 under- and
postgraduate students (2002) , 940 Masters´ degrees awarded and 195 doctorates (2002), Total
funding from state and other sources Euros 189 million euros (2002).
In Finland MSc-level nuclear engineering education is provided by two, roughly equally sized units:
Helsinki University of Technology, Department of Engineering Physics and Mathematics, Advanced
Energy Systems (AES) and Nuclear Engineering Laboratory of Lappeenranta University of
Technology (NEL/LUT). AES focuses on reactor physics, radiation topics, and environmental
assessments whereas NEL/LUT has its strongest expertise in thermohydraulics. Strong collaboration
between AES and NEL/LUT exists. AES gives basic nuclear engineering education to about 30 3'
year students of TKK (study programmes of engineering physics, electrical engineering, mechanical
engineering) and to about 10 more advanced students within the study program of Engineering
Physics AES is also involved in research and education on wind, solar, and renewable, novel energy
storage methods, and fusion research. The strategy is to provide the students a strong physics and
mathematics background and a "researchers" attitude applicable to tackle the multifaceted problems
in energy problems. For more details, see our web-site http://www.hut.fi/Units/AES/.
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