Modern Radiation Safety Systems at NPPs
In an interview with Todayinfo.kz, Aleksandr Korovikov, Chief Engineer of the Institute of Atomic Energy Branch of the National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NNC RK), discussed modern radiation safety systems at nuclear power plants. He highlighted defense-in-depth safety systems, continuous radiation monitoring, digital technologies, and personnel training, which together ensure a high […]
How nuclear reactor safety is verified
Artur Surayev, leading researcher at the “Institute of Atomic Energy” Branch of the RSE NNC RK, discussed modern computer modeling methods used to assess the safety of reactor facilities in an interview with DalaNews. Specialists at the RSE NNC RK use advanced software packages to model neutron-physical, thermal-hydraulic, and structural processes. The resulting calculations, combined […]
Materials for future reactors tested in Kazakhstan
At the RSE “National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan” (NNC RK), specialists are researching advanced materials for next generation reactors. Yerzhan Sapatayev, Head of the Radiation Materials Science Laboratory at the “Institute of Atomic Energy” Branch of the RSE NNC RK, discussed the testing of materials under high temperatures, neutron irradiation, and accident […]
Nuclear safety begins with science
Viktor Baklanov, Director of the “Institute of Atomic Energy” Branch of the RSE “National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan” gave an interview to the Azattyq Ruhy. In his interview, he discussed the role of research reactors and Kazakhstan’s scientific infrastructure in the development of nuclear energy. He highlighted the importance of scientific research […]
INESS 2026 Conference Highlights
Between 5-7 August 2026, in Astana, Nazarbayev University hosted the International Conference on Nanomaterials and Advanced Energy Storage Systems (INESS-2026). INESS-2026 – one of the largest international scientific conferences dedicated to modern achievements in material science, nanotechnology, ecology, renewable energy, and energy storage systems. The INESS-2026 program was devoted to modern achievements in the field […]
Consultancy Meeting on the Sidelines of the IAEA
Visit of Representatives of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho and Oak Ridge National Laboratories
From July 21 to 25, representatives of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho and Oak Ridge National Laboratories paid a visit. The purpose of the visit was to inspect the progress of the following activities: – construction of the HEU graphite fuel down-blending and immobilization facility; – design of the HEU graphite fuel repackaging facility; […]
Participation in a Working Meeting with Representatives of JAEA and INP
On July 21–22, 2026, employees of the National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NNC RK) participated in the Steering Committee Meeting held at the Institute of Nuclear Physics (INP) within the framework of the Instructor Training Program, together with representatives of the Institute of Nuclear Physics (INP) and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency […]
Visit of Representatives of Argonne National Laboratory (USA) to RSE NNC RK
From June 8 to 10, representatives of Argonne National Laboratory (USA) paid a working visit to the RSE NNC RK . During the meetings, the parties discussed the current status of the joint project on the conversion of the IGR research reactor, including the results of the completed computational and theoretical studies as well as […]