Call for Papers: International Joint Conference

31^st WIN Global Annual Conference / 35^th SNM Annual Congress / 1^st WIN ARCAL Regional Congress

"Empowering the Energy Transition"

Women in Nuclear (WIN) and the Mexican Nuclear Society (SNM) invite researchers, professionals, and students to submit original papers to their International Joint Conference to be held in Mexico City from October 28 to 30, 2024. This significant event will feature a series of keynote conferences, roundtables, discussion panels, workshops and mentoring sessions focusing on three main themes: Creating a Vision for a Sustainable Future for All, Innovative Nuclear, and emPowering the Next Generation.

Updated information about registration, the venue, and important deadlines can be found on the official conference website (https://www.winmexico.org/). Instructions for authors and the official full paper template are also available for download on the website.

Topics of Interest

Submit your paper to one of our selected tracks to join in shaping the discourse of energy transition and diversity in the energy sector:

Energy Transition: New nuclear capacity addition; integrated energy systems; license renewal and life extension; nuclear hydrogen production; nuclear desalination; innovative and inclusive solutions

Reactor Physics, Fuel Cycle, and non-Proliferation: Neutron transport and diffusion; reactivity and control; in-core fuel burnup; criticality; cross-section calculation and/or measurement; numerical methods in reactor physics; fuel and core design optimization; fuel management; high and low-level waste management; final repository engineering design and materials; reprocessing MOX fuel; safeguards.

Nuclear Reactor Thermal-hydraulics and Safety: Transient analysis; design basis accident; severe accident analysis; reactor stability; probabilistic safety assessment; safety systems; prediction and early detection of malfunctioning of safety systems; risk modeling; thermal limits; structural integrity; thermal-hydraulics; thermo-mechanical analysis; computational codes; computational fluid dynamics; active and passive safety systems; two-phase flows; critical heat flux; boiling, condensation and stratification research.

Operation, Maintenance, Materials, and New Designs: Aging; operational experience; security; cybersecurity; supply chain; inspection; experimental installations;  anomaly detection; simulation and control; emergency planning; instrumentation; equipment qualification; nuclear reactor new technologies; human-machine interface; decision-making informatics; modularity in construction; new materials for components and structures; corrosion, fracture and stress on reactor vessel and internals; testing and analysis of materials for the nuclear industry; Generation III, III+, and IV reactors; fusion technology; new disruptive technologies (AI, 3D printing, additive manufacturing, digitalization).

Environment and Non-Electric Applications: Impact of nuclear activities on the environment; the role of nuclear power towards climate change; radiological impact; isotope and radiation applications in industry, medicine, and agriculture, tomography, neutrography, gammagraphy, spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, nuclear chemistry, particle accelerators, and X rays.

Energy Planning, Public Acceptance, and Human Resources in the Energy Industry: Nuclear economy, nuclear energy, and energy planning;  decommissioning and dismantling of facilities, levelized generation cost calculation methods; nuclear energy, and public opinion (how to communicate nuclear to the general public); stakeholder engagement international cooperation; nuclear law, experience in education and training programs, safety culture and nuclear knowledge management.

Radiological Protection and Safety: Qualification and certification in radiological protection; biological dosimetry; nuclear instrumentation; regulation; shielding; power and research reactor radiological safety and security; radioactive material transport, and radioactive waste management.

Gender Equality Diversity, and Inclusion: Addressing gender bias and stereotypes; supportive and inclusive work environments; fostering work-life balance; co-designing equal opportunities; institutional strategies, policies, and measures to strengthen gender equality, diversity and inclusion; intersectionality; inclusive leadership models.

emPowering the Next Generation: Programs, initiatives, and lessons learned around training and development, mentorship, and other projects aimed at inspiring, developing and empowering the next generation of nuclear professionals, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and resources to drive innovation and sustainability in the nuclear energy sector.

Deadlines:

Contact

comite.tecnico@sociedadnuclear.mx