Ben is passionate about advancing agricultural trade, through the development of pathways to market that exceed biosecurity and environmental requirements without compromise to commercial qualities. Since 2016 he has been the fresh produce business manager for Steritech, growing the business to service over 60 crops supplied to numerous domestic and
Ranjeet Kalia, an alumnus of the University of Mumbai, is currently looking after the Radiation Processing activities of MICROTROL Sterilization Services Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai. He joined MICROTROL in 2015 where he received in-depth exposure on various aspects of the contract sterilization and the bio burden reduction services that the company
Mr. Wang Zhixin is the president of ZhongJin Irradiation Chengdu Co., Ltd., a company that focuses on irradiation processing and related technical services. He’s been working in the field of irradiation processing for over 30 years, using this technology to tackle issues like food preservation, drug sterilization, and the sterilization
Arved G. Deecke is an international leader in phytosanitary irradiation with 22 years of experience in enhancing food safety, removing agricultural trade barriers, and providing medical device sterilization. Founder and Board Member of BENEBION in Guadalajara, Mexico, Arved introduced North America’s first gamma pallet irradiator, significantly boosting exports such as
Arnaud Pierard is an electrical engineer and Product Manager for high-energy Rhodotron electron accelerators at Ion Beam Applications. Passionate about high technology and innovation, he drives the accelerator roadmap to meet industry needs while advancing the sustainability of e-beam and X-ray processing solutions.
Mr. Hao Jiang: Currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Irradiation Division at Vanform. He has been engaged in irradiation processing for nearly 20 years and has successively participated in the operation of irradiation facilities such as gamma, Rhodotron, and linac accelerators. He has extensive experience in the irradiation
Mr. Benyun Chen , a senior engineer, is currently the deputy general manager of Chongqing Laxifu Food Co., Ltd. and the general manager of Chongqing Hengde Irradiation Technology Co., Ltd. He has been engaged in the management of pickled chicken feet food processing for nearly 20 years and in the
CEO of ENR CO. LTD Guest Professor of Sichuan Institute of Atomic Energy Affiliated Professor of Konkuk University Major Careers Director (Principal Researcher), Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) Principal Investigator of the National Projects for Development of Special Purposed Food (Korean Space Food, Patients Food, and Emergency Food), and
Yanjun LIU, Master degree in Refrigeration and Low Temperature Technology from Chongqing University and an MBA from Illinois Institute of Technology in the United States. General Manager of CGN Dasheng Electron Accelerator Technology Co., Ltd. Experienced in nuclear power engineering management, strategic planning and operation, and market development.
Mr. SHEN is General Techology Manager of the Department of Business Development and International Cooperation of CNNC. He has been working in the nuclear field for more than 30 years and most of his time is dedicated to international cooperation and the promotion of nuclear technology applications. In international cooperation
Dr. Yuwei Zhang has been deeply involved in the research, manufacturing, and application of electron accelerators for nearly 20 years. She is currently the chairman of EL PONT and the general manager of ZTEP, leading her team in the independent development of various types of electron accelerators, including high-frequency high-voltage
Qin Huaili, a Ph.D. in Nuclear Technology and Applications from Peking University, has been engaged in research on electron beam irradiation applications and overall design of accelerator irradiation systems. She works at NUCTECH and Tongweixinda Ltd., and the irradiation accelerator projects designed by her are spread throughout China and exported
Qualification/ Field of Specialization M.Sc. Physics from University of Peshawar Pakistan MS in Radiation & Medical Physics/ Health Physics from PIEAS Pakistan Technical Experience: Using Ionizing Radiation for Food Safety including food preservation, shelf-life extension and sterilization. Expertise as a Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) Involvement in Projects: Adaptation of Low
Dr. Reza Samadi is the Senior Director of Engineering and Facilities at Nordion, a global leader in sterilization technologies and medical isotopes. With over 28 years of experience, he leads engineering and R&D efforts focused on compliance, safety, and innovation in irradiation technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
Mr. Wei PENG is currently the founder and General Manager of ThreeRays, a company specializing in supporting Gamma/EB/X-ray irradiation worldwide. He has extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of various irradiation technologies, having previously served as General Manager at SQHL and Managing Director at Vanform. Additionally, he is the China/Asia Representative
Food Technologist with a Master’s in Industrial Quality. Head of the Food Irradiation Division at the National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA), Argentina, based at the Ezeiza Atomic Center. Seventeen years of experience in research and development on the application of ionizing radiation in food, with participation in numerous national and
Mr. Heng ZHANG is the R&D department manager of Sichuan Radiation TechnologyCo.,Ltd(CIRC), a company specializing in irradiation sterilization of food, cosmetics, medical devices, and other products. He has extensive experience and in-depth knowledge in irradiation sterilization, and has in-depth research on irradiation aging technology of Baijiu.
As solutions offering engineer, Sébastien Masson brings deep expertise in engineering and project management. Holding a Master’s degree in Aerodynamics from the Université Catholique de Louvain-la-Neuve (UCL), he began his career with three successful years in a Japanese automotive group. For the past three years, Sébastien has served as a
Young professional in the field of radiation processing. Interested in dosimetry and radiation simulation. Involved in the national project for the export of phytosanitary based on radiation technology and national trainer on gamma irradiators and E-beam
Master’s degree/Assistant researcher/Director of the Department of Cooperative Development at Tongweixinda company. I have actively participated in a variety of significant projects, such as national nuclear energy development projects, key projects of the Ministry of Science and Technology, and IAEA international cooperative projects. In the academic field, I have published
Position: Postdoctoral fellow at INRS, Laval, Canada Assistant professor of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Egypt. Education and employment history: 2013: Bachelor of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Egypt. 2018: M.Sc in Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Egypt. 2018: Assistant lecturer of Microbiology, Faculty of Science,
Ariadnne Vargas Rivadeneira is a Product Manager at IBA, where she supports the development of new irradiation applications beyond the medical devices sterilization field—particularly in the food, environmental, and industrial sectors. With a strong interest in making irradiation technology more accessible and impactful for the food industry, she brings both
Shane is a passionate advocate for the implementation and optimization of e-beam and x-ray technology. Leading the Applications Engineering team at Mevex, a STERIS Company, his extensive experience encompasses the entire lifecycle of irradiation systems, from initial design and specification to optimal configuration. His goal is to maximize the full
Peng GAO, professor at the Sichuan Institute of Atomic Energy, specializing in nuclear technology applications for food preservation, TCM sterilization, agricultural product freshness, and medical device disinfection. She has led 2 IAEA projects and over 20 provincial/municipal initiatives, and drafted/revised more than 10 national and industrial standards. Actively contributing to
14 years of experience in researching, installing, operating and maintaining electron beam accelerators LINAC for food irradiation. Ability to master irradiation technology using RF-LINAC and Rhodotron electron beam accelerators for food irradiation. Ability and experiment of in-depth research in the field of radiation technology, applications on food irradiation and new
Dr. Mohammad Hossein Sadeghi is a researcher at the Radiation Research Center, Shiraz University, Iran. He holds a Ph.D. in Medical Radiation. He serves as main scientific staff in the IAEA Coordinated Research Projects and has authored multiple scientific publications in the fields of radiation dosimetry, medical imaging, and applied
Mr. Zhongping An, Chairman of Petideal Pet Food Group, and the president of Shandong Pet Association, He has been working in the pet food industry since 1997 and has accumulated extensive experience and influence in the manufacture and trade of pet foods.
Professor Institute of Food Science and Technology – Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) Secretary General Ms. Gao Meixu received her Bachelor Degree of Agronomy from China Agricultural University (1985), and studied at Graduated School of CAAS (1997-2000). She’s worked at CAAS since 1985, worked in Japan Atomic Energy Agency
Former CEO Steritech Murray Lynch is a seasoned executive with over four decades of experience in the global sterilization and decontamination industry. As the former CEO of Steritech Australia, Murray has cultivated deep expertise in phytosanitary applications, encompassing an extensive knowledge of customers, suppliers, markets, emerging trends, and alternative technologies
Head of the Centre for Radiation Research and Technology Dr Urszula Gryczka is a graduate of the Chemical and Process Engineering at Warsaw University of Technology. Since 2004, she has been employed at the Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, where she completed her PhD in radiation chemistry. She is
Chen Hao, Ph.D., professor at the Sichuan Institute of Atomic Energy, and Expert Recipient of the State Council Special Government Allowance. Chairman of the Radiation Processing Committee, China Isotope and Radiation Association, and Director of the Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory of Irradiation Preservation and Effect. He has led or participated
Professor – Molecular Microbiologist Author – TEDx Speaker Electron Beam Technology Expert- Microbiology – Microorganisms in built and natural environments Suresh Pillai is the Professor of Molecular Microbiology and Texas A&M AgriLife Research Faculty Fellow at Texas A&M University. He is also the Director of Texas A&M University’s National Center
Dr. Alain Strasser is Engineer in Nuclear Physics and has got a PhD in Radiation Physics from the University of Strasbourg (France). He has especially worked on the optimization of industrial X-ray targets. He was part of the team that created, almost 40 years ago, the French Technology Resources Centre
Carl Blackburn, B.Sc. (Hons), Ph.D. (Leics) Food Safety and Control, Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture Carl Blackburn is based at the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, he joined the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture in 2009 as their food irradiation
Jeremy Brison, PhD Director of Innovation & New Business Development Jeremy Brison has been working for IBA in R&D and innovation since 2011. Before joining IBA, Jeremy was a researcher in the field of Physics and Bioengineering for more than 10 years. After 10 years in R&D management and 5
President IBA Industrial Thomas Servais is a 50 years old Engineer in Mechanics and used to be a Professor at University (UCLouvain, Belgium). After a start in Aircraft Engine Industry, he finally joined IBA in 2008 to lead the Manufacturing Team dedicated to Proton Therapy Cyclotrons. Then he occupied several
