In March 2024, world leaders from over 30 countries and the European Union (EU) convened at the inaugural Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels, marking a significant milestone as global support for nuclear power continues to grow. High-level representatives emphasized the critical role of nuclear energy in achieving energy security, meeting climate goals, and driving sustainable development. Key priorities identified for long-term success included increased financing, workforce development, and proactive support for countries new to nuclear energy. Heads of State and other senior officials highlighted the status of nuclear energy in their nations, stressing the importance of technology-neutral policies—laws and regulations that do not favor one clean energy source over another — as essential for meeting clean energy transition deadlines.

Amid this renewed momentum, scientific research and technological innovation are poised to play a crucial role in advancing the nuclear sector. The Euratom Research and Training Programme has outlined specific objectives to:

• Enhance and support nuclear safety, security, safeguards, radiation protection, and the safe management of spent fuel and radioactive waste, including the secure use of nuclear power and non-power applications of ionizing radiation.
• Preserve and further develop expertise and competence in the nuclear field across the community.
• Foster the development of fusion energy as a potential future electricity source and contribute to the implementation of the European fusion roadmap.
• Support EU and member state policies on the continuous improvement of nuclear safety, safeguards, and security.

The programme has also expanded research into non-power applications of ionizing radiation and focus on advancements in education, training, and access to research infrastructures. Euratom places a strong emphasis on developing nuclear skills and expertise, ensuring that Europe maintains its global leadership in nuclear safety and waste management while achieving the highest standards of radiation protection.

The 11th European Commission Conference on the Euratom Research and Training Programme in Safety of Reactor Systems and Radioactive Waste Management—FISA–EURADWASTE 2025—represents a pivotal moment on the EU/Euratom agenda. The event is anticipated to draw over 550 scientists from 150 organizations across 50 European countries, encompassing research and training institutions, academia, industry, technology platforms, European forums, civil society, and international organizations involved in EU/Euratom Framework Programmes. Jointly organized with the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU, the conference will be held in Warsaw, Poland, from May 12 to 16, 2025, in conjunction with the SNETP Forum.

The conference's primary goal is to showcase the accomplishments of the Euratom Research and Training Programme since the last conference in 2022. It will encompass a wide range of research and development areas, including reactor system safety, radioprotection, innovative materials and technologies, Generation IV nuclear technologies, small and modular reactors, decommissioning, radioactive waste management, knowledge management, medical and non-power applications, as well as competencies and skills development. Teams from Euratom co-funded research projects will present overviews of their findings and expected impacts. Additionally, they will be invited to draft review papers that highlight the key achievements of their respective Euratom projects.

This special issue seeks to highlight and celebrate research and innovation achievements in the nuclear sector within EU Member States and Euratom-associated countries. As part of the open call for proposals for the Nuclear Innovation Prizes, the nine winning entries will have the opportunity to showcase their work and innovations in this edition through a dedicated paper. The contest aims to identify and recognize disruptive innovations across the entire product development and supply chain, from research to market, where researchers and engineers play a pivotal role.

In addition to the nine Nuclear Innovation Prizes selected through the ongoing open call, the research community is invited to submit abstracts that demonstrate original research activities in the nuclear sector, particularly in the areas of reactor systems, radioprotection, and radioactive waste management. Priority will be given to the work of young researchers and PhD students, emphasizing the importance of promoting the next generation within the nuclear research community.

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Editors in Chief

Cyrille De Saint Jean
CEA, Nuclear Energy Division, France

Gilles Moutiers
CEA, Nuclear Energy Division, France

Associate Editors

General Issues related to Nuclear Power Utilization

E. Proust
CEA, Nuclear Energy Division, France

Nuclear Data

T. Fukahori
JAEA, Fukushima Research Institute, Japan

G. Noguere
CEA, Nuclear Energy Division, France

O. Serot
CEA, Nuclear Energy Division, France

Nuclear Reactor Physics and Criticality

G. Chiba
Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan

F. Damian
CEA, Nuclear Energy Division, France

J.L. Kloosterman
TU Delft, The Netherlands
Interview: Meet Prof. J.L. Kloosterman

E. Merle-Lucotte
CNRS, France

J. Miss
IRSN, France

J. Ragusa
Texas A&M University, United States

Reactor Instrumentation, Analytical Sciences and Control, Human-Machine System

M. Joyce
Lancaster University, United Kingdom

A. Lyoussi
CEA, Nuclear Energy Division, France

Thermal Hydraulics

G. Bois
CEA/DES, France

F. François
CEA, Nuclear Energy Division, France

J. Pacio
SCK CEN, Belgian Nuclear Research, Belgium

G. Ricciardi
CEA/DES, France

M.G. Rodio
CEA/DEN, France

L. Rossi
CEA/DES, France

Operational Management of Reactor, Nuclear Safety Engineering

Nuclear Materials

M.F. Barthe
CNRS-CEMHTI, Orléans, France

J.L. Béchade
CEA, Nuclear Energy Division, France

J. Kalivodova
Research Centre Rez Ltd., Czech Republic

P. Olsson
Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan, Sweden

Nuclear Fuels

M. Freyss
CEA, Nuclear Energy Division, France

R. Konings
JRC Institute for Transuranium Elements, Germany

B. Michel
CEA, Nuclear Energy Division, France

A.L. Smith
Delft University of Technology, Netherlands

Corrosion

F. Balbaud
CEA, Nuclear Energy Division, France

B. Kursten
SCK-CEN, Belgium

Reactor Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Fuel Reprocessing, Safeguards Technology

Ph. Guilbaud
CEA, DES/ISEC/DMRC/SPTC/LILA, France

R. Taylor
National Nuclear Laboratory Ltd., UK

Radioactive Waste Management

S. Savoye
CEA, Laboratoire de Mesures et Modélisation de la Migration des Radionucléides (L3MR), France

Dismantling and Decommissioning

M. Saluden
CEA/DES/DDDSD/DTPI/STRD, France

Health Physics and Environmental Science

Research Reactors

P. Blaise
FRAMATOME, France

J.L. Kloosterman
TU Delft, The Netherlands

I.C. Lim
KAERI, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, South Korea

J. Wagemans
SCK CEN, Belgian Nuclear Research, Belgium

Technico-economics for nuclear systems

M. Ricotti
Politecnico di Milano, Department of Energy, CeSNEF-Nuclear Engineering Division, Italy

External Advisor

B. Bonin
CEA, Deputy Scientific Director, Nuclear Energy Division, France

A. Nicolas
CEA, Nuclear Energy Division, France