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Jean-Christophe Niel
Director General (Directeur Général), Institut de radioprotection et de sûreté nucléaire · France
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Jean-Christophe Niel is the CEO of Institut de radioprotection et de sûreté nucléaire. Niel is based in France. Niel was born in 1961 in Lille and educated at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées and École polytechnique.
Engineer and physicist with 30 years in nuclear safety and radiation protection. Served as Director General of France's Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN) from 2007-2016 before leading IRSN from April 2016 until its dissolution in December 2024.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- April 30, 1961 · Lille
- Citizenship
- France
- Education
- École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, École polytechnique, Pierre and Marie Curie University
- Awards
- Officer of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the National Order of Merit
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Jean-Christophe Niel: FAQ
- Who is Jean-Christophe Niel?
- Jean-Christophe Niel is the Director General (Directeur Général) of Institut de radioprotection et de sûreté nucléaire, based in France.
- What company does Jean-Christophe Niel lead?
- Jean-Christophe Niel is CEO of Institut de radioprotection et de sûreté nucléaire.
- Where was Jean-Christophe Niel educated?
- Jean-Christophe Niel studied at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, École polytechnique, Pierre and Marie Curie University.