nuclear safeguards - ed.3

DIPARTIMENTO DI ENERGIA

The specializing Master course on Nuclear Safeguards will be characterized by the following contents: - State-level safeguards approaches used, implementing integrated safeguards as an optimized combination of measures available under comprehensive safeguards agreements and additional protocols - Hands-on practical experience with non-destructive measurement methods actually used by inspectors for safeguards purposes - Remote monitoring techniques with measurement capabilities for safeguards verification, - Potential improvements in the efficiency of safeguards implementation, (e.g., use ofIntegrated Safeguards, international interdependence in dealing with material transfers, modern digital technologies, and possible synergies with nuclear security measures). The specializing master program is composed of different didactic module, these modules will be held online with MOOCs and webinars and also with specific students online activity and final quizzes. The specializing Master coure will provide also 2 periods in presence in Laboratories and a finhal project work in order to obtain specializing master degree. Module 1 - Basics (Nuclear technologies, Legal framework, Soft Skills) Module 2 - History of non-proliferation and safeguards Module 3 - National and International Legal frameworks Module 4 - Fuel cycle and non-proliferation Module 5 - Nuclear material accountancy and mathematical methods for nuclear safeguards Module 6 - Methodology for Implementation of safeguards LABORATORIES Module 7 - Destructive Analysis Module 8 - Non-Destructive Measurements Module 9 - Verification and Monitoring techniques incl. Containment and Surveillance Module 10 - Export control Module 11 - Nuclear sacurity Module 12 - Future challenges in safeguards LABORATORIES ADVANCED Project work and final thesis

Nuclear safeguards system is a key element of the International regime of the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. Over decades it has evolved into a multifaceted set of legal and technical measures aimed at verifying the compliance of States with their non-proliferation commitments in the nuclear sector. The EU Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (INSC) provides access to the existing experience and expertise in the field of nuclear safeguards with the purpose to preserve and enhance the existing capacities and strengthen the non-proliferation regime in the beneficiary countries. Safe utilization of nuclear energy demands that the safety of nuclear installations should be maintained in accordance with the regulation, approved safety standards and that nuclear material involved is always adequately accounted for and effectively controlled. In order to control the non-proliferation regime in a member State party to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and to verify the State's commitments a set of safeguards rules are to be implemented. The system of international safeguards requires that the National Regulatory Authorities (NRA) and nuclear facility operators in the countries where safeguards are implemented should satisfy specific requirements in respect to the accounting for and control of nuclear material. The specializing Master course on Nuclear Safeguards gives the opportunity to train and develop the competences of professionals working in the sector in order to enhance the efficiency of their actions in the field of nuclear safeguards and support the continuous development of a professional, competent and motivated workforce. This attitude contributes directly to both the national nuclear safety and the implementation of the countries' safeguards obligations under relevant agreements.

Bachelor or Master of science in Engineering, Physics and Natural Science, Law, Economics, Political Science. Working in nuclear field is considered an advantage. For applicants holding foreign degrees, the equivalent qualifications of the respective university systems will be considered

Milano

Director: MARCO ENRICO RICOTTI

Co-Director: WILLEM JANSSENS

DIP. DI ENERGIA

VIA LAMBRUSCHINI, 4A

20156

MILANO

Dott.ssa BARBARA VILLA

master-nuclearsafeguards@polimi.it