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Nuclear HR Needs: Jordan’s Approach to the Challenge
The greatest challenge that most developing countries will face in their effort to introduce nuclear power will be having enough qualified nuclear engineers and experts, Jordan’s approach to this challenge is presented in this invited talk by Dr. Ned Xoubi , Founder of the Nuclear Engineering Department at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), and the Commissioner for Nuclear Fuel Cycle at Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) . Middle East Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Preparedness Workshop, March 22-26, 2009 Amman-Jordan
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March 22nd 2009
Human Resource Needs:JordanJordanJordanJordan’’’’s Approach to the Challenges Approach to the Challenges Approach to the Challenges Approach to the Challenge
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March 2009
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Jordan Atomic Energy Commission
Middle East Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Preparedness WorkshopMarch 22-26, 2009Amman, Jordan
Ned Xoubi, PhDCommissioner for Nuclear Fuel Cycle, JAEC
Founder of the Nuclear Engineering Department, JUST
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Human Resource Needs:Human Resource Needs:Human Resource Needs:
JordanJordanJordan’’’s Approach to the Challenges Approach to the Challenges Approach to the Challenge
Invited Talk
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Key FiguresKey FiguresKey Figures
� Total area: 89,213 Km2
� Population: 5.723 million
� 69% is under 29 yrs old
� GDP: $16.5 billion
� Per Capita: $2,879
� Annual growth: 7% (2000-2007)
� Energy imports:
� $3.2 billion (2007)
� 24% of Imports
� 20% of GDP
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Energy ChallengesEnergy ChallengesEnergy Challenges
� Lack of indigenes resources
� Dependence on imports
� High Cost … 24% of GDP
� Growing energy demands
� Increasing Population
� Lifestyle changes
� High development aspirations
� Dead-Red Canal
� Desalination
� Passenger Train
Jordan’s stability
and economic
prospects depend
heavily on Jordan’s ability to find
realistic solutions to
Rapid increase in
Energy Demands
&
Scarce water resources
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HR is the Greatest ChallengeHR is the Greatest ChallengeHR is the Greatest Challenge
� Unprecedented number (68) of countries expressing their interest or declaring their intention to peruse a nuclear power program for the first time
� The greatest challenge that most developing countries will face in their effort to introduce nuclear power will be having enough qualified nuclear engineers and experts
� Must recognize the vital importance of nuclear knowledge, and that human capacity building is the first step in the effective planning and implementation of a successful nuclear power program
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NP Program Main TaskNP Program Main TaskNP Program Main Task
� Development of a national nuclear infrastructure:
� Development of Legal Framework
� R&D Capability & TSO Developments
� HRD Program
� Nuclear Fuel Supply, RAW and SNF Management
� Local Industries Capability Developments
� Emergency Preparedness and Response
� Nuclear Installation Safety and Security Assurance
� Public Awareness
� International Cooperation
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Nuclear Engineering DepartmentNuclear Engineering DepartmentNuclear Engineering Department
� The establishment of a Nuclear Engineering department at JUST is another step in Jordan’s efforts to:
� Develop its nuclear infrastructure
� Introduce nuclear power as part of its energy mix
� Established in 2007
� The first and only such department /program in Jordan
� American model
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Department ObjectivesDepartment ObjectivesDepartment Objectives
� Educate students in the fundamental subjects necessary for a career in nuclear engineering
� Educate students in the basics of nuclear technology, radiation measurement, nuclear reactors, and nuclear power plants design
� Train students in the basics of instrumentation use, laboratory techniques, , and data acquisition, interpretation and analysis.
� Prepare students for advanced education in nuclear engineering and other related fields
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Top Quality Education Top Quality Education Top Quality Education
Four elements will determine the success of the
department and whether it will provide top quality
education that will lead to realistic teaching
instruction
1. Curriculum
2. Faculty
3. Facilities
4. Students
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NE StudentsNE StudentsNE Students
�� The program is designed to fulfill JordanThe program is designed to fulfill Jordan’’s needs s needs for nuclear engineers and scientistsfor nuclear engineers and scientists
�� Student populace and Student populace and DptDpt. size should remain . size should remain within the boundaries that serve this purpose within the boundaries that serve this purpose
1.1. Top 10% of High school graduatesTop 10% of High school graduates
2.2. 96 Students96 Students
3.3. 20 students in 320 students in 3rdrd year, will graduate in 2011year, will graduate in 2011
4.4. 37 students in 237 students in 2rdrd year, will graduate in 2012year, will graduate in 2012
5.5. 33 students in 133 students in 1stst year, will graduate in 2013year, will graduate in 2013
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The CurriculumThe CurriculumThe Curriculum
�� The curriculum focuses on nuclear The curriculum focuses on nuclear power and reactor engineeringpower and reactor engineering
�� Five years, 159 Cr. HrsFive years, 159 Cr. Hrs
�� World class courses offeredWorld class courses offered
�� It is set at the ABET standardsIt is set at the ABET standards
�� Gives the student a very strong Gives the student a very strong background in basic sciences and background in basic sciences and engineeringengineering
�� The First NED to offer The First NED to offer ““Ethics & the Ethics & the Development of Nuclear TechnologyDevelopment of Nuclear Technology””
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The CurriculumThe CurriculumThe Curriculum
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