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286 Plant Road
Chalk River, ON K0J 1J0
Canada
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- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL)
Course Description
A comprehensive practicum combining classroom instruction, laboratory activities, and realistic field scenarios to develop competency in gamma-ray detection, spectrum acquisition, isotope identification, quantitative analysis, and radiological threat assessment. Designed for safeguards, nuclear security, nuclear forensics, and emergency response applications.
Learning Outcomes
- Detect and identify radioactive materials.
- Operate gamma spectroscopy instrumentation.
- Analyze and interpret gamma-ray spectra.
- Perform radioisotope identification and quantitative analysis.
- Apply radiation protection principles.
- Assess radiological threats and recommend response actions.
Target Audience
Professionals across the Radiological and Nuclear (RN) community, including those working in safeguards, nuclear security, emergency response, health physics, and nuclear forensics.
Meet your instructor
Ghaouti Bentoumi
Ghaouti Bentoumi works as a R&D scientist at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL). He is the Portfolio Lead for several projects related to nuclear security, safeguards, and non-proliferation. Ghaouti joined CNL in 2010 after obtaining his PhD in 1999 from National Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology (France) and worked 10 years at Université de Montréal as research associate. He has interest in developing nuclear techniques and methods for nuclear security, safeguards, and non-proliferation.
Ubi Wichoski
Ubi Wichoski is a Senior Applied Scientist at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories specializing in applied radiation detection, gamma spectroscopy, radiological characterization, and nuclear security applications. His work supports radiological and nuclear threat detection, safeguards implementation, emergency preparedness, and advanced measurement techniques for government and operational stakeholders. He has led the development of the Gamma-Ray Advanced Spectroscopy Practicum (GRASP) to strengthen Canadian expertise in radiological and nuclear field operations
