The Scientific Council gives an opinion on IRSN programs. It examines program results in order to prepare recommendations on Institute strategy. It may be consulted by the Board’s chairperson or by the supervisory ministers on any subject that comes under the Institute’s authority. Its advice may be sought on any issue or operation that involves an IRSN commitment.

Members (as of February 1, 2018)

Pierre TOULHOAT
Deputy CEO of the French Geological Survey (BRGM), Scientific Council Chairman.

Jean-Christophe AMABILE
Chief Medical Officer, radiation protection specialist at the Armed Forces Radiation Protection Department (SPRA).

Hugues DELORME
Professor specialized in neutron physics at the School of Military Applications of Atomic Energy (EAMEA).

Patsy-Ann THOMPSON
Director of Environmental and Radiation Protection and Assessments at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, nominated by the Minister of the Environment.

Frank HARDEMAN
Director in charge of Radiation Protection-Environment-Health at the Belgian Nuclear Research Center (SCK-CEN).

Jean-Paul MOATTI
University professor.

Guy FRIJA
University professor.

Denis VEYNANTE
Research Director at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS).

Éric ANDRIEU
Professor at the Toulouse National Polytechnic Institute (INP).

Bernard BONIN
Deputy Scientific Director of the CEA Nuclear Energy Division, nominated by the Minister of Research.

Denis GAMBINI
Medical practitioner, researcher at the Occupational Health Department at the Hôtel-Dieu hospital in Paris, nominated by the Minister of Labor.