WASHINGTON, D.C.— Dr. Jennifer Uhle is joining the Nuclear Energy Institute as vice president of Generation & Suppliers on Nov. 5. She will report to Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer Doug True, and will be responsible for regulatory affairs, engineering, fuel, radiation protection, security and incident response.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Dr. Jennifer Uhle is joining the Nuclear Energy Institute as vice president of Generation & Suppliers on Nov. 5. She will report to Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer Doug True, and will be responsible for regulatory affairs, engineering, fuel, radiation protection, security and incident response.
Uhle is leaving her post as the director of reactor safety programs at global engineering and consulting firm Jensen Hughes. In this position she worked with numerous advanced reactor vendors to develop technical and regulatory strategies to advance design development and plans for regulatory approval. She also provided expert consulting services to the U.S. fleet in the areas of thermal-hydraulics and regulatory affairs.
Prior to joining Jensen Hughes, Uhle served at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for 23 years in the offices of Nuclear Regulatory Research, Nuclear Reactor Regulation and New Reactors.
Uhle is replacing Joe Pollock who is retiring later this year. Pollock will remain at NEI until Dec. 31 to transition the role to Uhle.
“I am thrilled that Jennifer is joining the NEI team,” said Maria Korsnick, president and chief executive officer of NEI. “Jennifer’s extensive background working with nuclear operators, suppliers and new technology developers ensures that NEI continues to meet the needs of a changing nuclear industry. She has proven dedication to the high standards with which we operate today’s nuclear fleet and experience in helping to advance the reactor designs of tomorrow.”
"NEI plays a critical role in advocating for the nuclear industry," Uhle said. "I am excited to join such a talented team dedicated to guaranteeing the country’s nuclear fleet continues to operate safely and efficiently. Now more than ever, we need to preserve the country’s most reliable, carbon-free source of resilient energy as we drive to create the next generation of nuclear power."
Uhle earned Bachelor of Science and Ph.D. degrees in nuclear engineering, with a specialization in reactor systems and design, from MIT.
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