A wine reception will follow the lecture.
In the Chair: Professor Stephen Richardson, Deputy Rector and Principal of the Faculty of Engineering
Vote of Thanks: Professor Robin Grimes, Director of the Centre for Nuclear Engineering
The Annual EDF Lecture celebrates the ongoing collaboration between EDF and Imperial College London on research, education and training in nuclear engineering and other disciplines related to the generation and distribution of electricity.
Abstract
This first EDF Annual Lecture will examine different sources of electricity generation and their respective merits, and will position nuclear energy as a key contributor to the energy mix according
to the needs of different countries. An overview will be given of EDF’s achievements and perspectives in nuclear programmes in France and abroad, in order to face the challenges of low carbon
electricity production. Although regulation of nuclear activities remains a national state responsibility, nuclear energy has become increasingly international as it develops worldwide. International harmonisation is a major challenge ahead of us in a global market with a limited number of major
players. In order to face these challenges, human resources are also key, and EDF continues to launch various initiatives to recruit and train the talents that will be the group’s best asset for future success.
Biography
Georges Servière is currently serving as Senior Nuclear Advisor to the CEO of EDF and is, more specifically, in charge of relations with universities for the renewal of skills for the nuclear industry. He has over 35 years of experience in nuclear power plants with EDF. He has worked primarily in the areas of engineering and construction, having formerly occupied the position of Deputy Director of the Nuclear Engineering Division of EDF, and has also worked in Operations. He has been involved in international projects and organisations, including working as the first Director of the EPR Project, a member of IAEA-INSAG and the Advisory Group for Nuclear Reactors, answering to the French Nuclear Safety Authority. He was also chairman of the French Nuclear Society (SFEN) between 2005-07.