speakers (in alphabetical order)
Václav DOSTÁL
Associate Professor, Department of Energy Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Vice-President of CENEN
(Czech Nuclear Education Network)
After graduation with Master´s Degree from the Department Thermal and Nuclear Power Systems of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague (2000), he joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for doctoral studies in nuclear engineering and graduated in 2004 (Ph.D. Degree). Then he worked in Japan at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Research Laboratory for Nuclear Reactors with prof. Takahashi. His research topic was the fast direct contact boiling lead-bismuth cooled reactor. After his return to the Czech Republic in the summer of 2007, he strengthened an academic staff of the Department of Power Engineering of the FME CTU in Prague. He is also working as the researcher in the Division of Nuclear Safety of the ÚJV a.s. Since 2009 he has been Vice-President of the CENEN association (Czech Nuclear Education Network), which contributes to enhancement of the quality of the Czech nuclear education. Main focus of his pedagogical activities concerns of the lectures in study program ´Nuclear Power Plants´. His scientific interest includes nuclear reactors thermal hydraulics, boiling crisis, the safety of nuclear power facilities and their design.
Dana DRÁBOVÁ
Chairwoman of the State Office for Nuclear Safety and Member of the Board of Governors
of the International Atomic Energy Agency
After graduating from the Faculty of Nuclear Science and Physical Engineering (FJFI) of the Czech Technical University (1985), she worked in the field of natural sources of radiation. After the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident she dealt with issue of radiation monitoring, internal contamination and the preparedness of the state in the event of a radiological accident. Later on she engaged in solving the general issue of protection against ionizing radiation and participated in drafting legislation in this area. Since May 1996 as Director she managed the National Radiation Protection Institute. On the November 1, 1999 she was appointed Chairwoman of the State Office for Nuclear Safety. She participated in a number of IAEA expert missions aimed on improving the regulatory framework for radiation protection and nuclear safety in developing countries. Academic degree awarded in 2002. She is a member of scientific councils of VŠB - TU Ostrava, NRI Řež, and Research Center Řež. Ms. Drábová represents the Czech Republic in the IAEA Director General Advisory Committee for Nuclear Safety, and she is Chair of the Western European Nuclear Regulators Association (WENRA). At the IAEA General Conference in September 2010 she was elected a member of the IAEA Board of Governors.
Marie DUFKOVÁ
PR Senior Consultant, Chairwoman of the ČEZ Education Project „World of Energy“, Section of Communication, ČEZ, a.s.
Graduated from the Czech Technical University of Prague, Faculty of Nuclear Science and Physical Engineering. Her career in communication she commenced in 1979 as a Head of Information Dept. of Nuclear Information Centre Prague, responsible for processing and evaluation of scientific information for the INIS (International Nuclear Information System) input data preparation and information retrieval. In the year 1993 she joined ČEZ company, where she works till now (with a short break in 1999, when she worked as a Project Manager of the European Union Information Centre to the Czech Republic). She worked in number of managerial position as Head of Information Programs Dept., Deputy Head of Communication and spokesperson. Currently as a Public Relations Senior Specialist she is responsible for the strategy and implementation of the long-term information and educational programs for public, as well as for the promotion and popularization of power industry (design and preparation of printed and audio-visual materials, exhibitions, seminars, coordination of NPP Information Centers etc.). Marie is a lecturer of IAEA for nuclear communication, member of the Czech Nuclear Society, represents the Czech Republic in the Nuclear Information Committee Europe, and is a founder of WiN Czech (Women in Nuclear).
Jiří HAVLÍN
representative of the students´ think-tank (Czech Technical University in Prague, Brno University of Technology)
Jitka Matějková and Ladislav Suk reached their Master's degree from the Brno University Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Energy Institute, where they now continue in doctoral studies. Regarding the interest in nuclear energy (their thesis concerned the boiling crisis) they have become members of the student think-tank, which is conducting a study on the development of small and medium-sized reactors (figuratively it is possible to call them “Generation V”reactors) and their possible applications. Jiří Havlín and Antonín Živný are students of the last year of master's degree study at the Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, study program ´Nuclear Power Plants´. Since the beginning of the study they are active in issues concerning energy and their thesis focused on the field of nuclear energy. Presentation summarizing the results of the work of think-tank is presented by Jiri Havlín.
Jan HERZMANN
sociologist, Managing Partner, ppm factum research Ltd.
Graduated from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University (1977). In 1984, he finished his postgraduate studies at the University of Economics in Prague (Statistics), and in 1993 studied management at Universität St. Gallen, Switzerland. His career began in 1977 at Public Opinion Research Institute, he specialized in polling methodology. In 1990, he headed a research team which restored election studies that were prohibited in Czechoslovakia in 1948 to 1989. Next year, he co-founded market and opinion research agency Factum and become its managing director in 1994. In 2005 to 2006, he participated in formation of an international network of market and opinion research agencies Factum Group and became its CEO. From 2009, he has been a managing partner of a newly established ppm factum group. As a visiting lecturer, he gives lectures at the University of Economics, Prague, Czech institute of advertisement and marketing communication and Brno International Business School. He was the president of the Czech marketing society from 2001 to 2005 and the national representative of the global market and opinion research professionals association ESOMAR in the Czech Republic from 2006 to 2012.
Slavomil HUBÁLEK
psychologist and university teacher, ALEA – psychologie, Ltd.
Graduated from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Brno University of Technology (1972). In the year 1986 he finished his postgraduate studies at the Comenius University in Bratislava (Nuclear Energy and Ecology), and in 2003 he received MBA degree from the PIBS. His career in the energy sector began in 1982 at Dukovany NPP. There he held various management positions starting as a Chief Engineer for Radiation Protection, continuing as the Head of the Department of Radiation Safety, Deputy Director of Safety, to the Director of Dukovany NPP (1987–2002). During the years 2003–5 he was with ČEZ Division of NPP as the Director of the Management and External Relations. When the Division of Generation was established in ČEZ he became the Deputy Division Director for Foreign Affairs. In connection with this position he was associated with FORATOM in Brussels, where he acted till the end of 2007. In the period 1994–2010 he was the WANO Moscow Center Governing Board Chairman and a member of the Board of WANO. In April 2008 he was appointed as CEO and Chairman of Board of the Nuclear Research Institute Řež. A. John is a member of the Engineering Academy of the Czech Republic. He is publishing articles focused on nuclear energy, and often presents his views at conferences with themes Nuclear Energy, International cooperation, Communication.
Aleš JOHN
Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO, ÚJV Řež, plc., Chairman of the Morning Session
Graduated from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Brno University of Technology (1972). In the year 1986 he finished his postgraduate studies at the Comenius University in Bratislava (Nuclear Energy and Ecology), and in 2003 he received MBA degree from the PIBS. His career in the energy sector began in 1982 at Dukovany NPP. There he held various management positions starting as a Chief Engineer for Radiation Protection, continuing as the Head of the Department of Radiation Safety, Deputy Director of Safety, to the Director of Dukovany NPP (1987–2002). During the years 2003–5 he was with ČEZ Division of NPP as the Director of the Management and External Relations. When the Division of Generation was established in ČEZ he became the Deputy Division Director for Foreign Affairs. In connection with this position he was associated with FORATOM in Brussels, where he acted till the end of 2007. In the period 1994–2010 he was the WANO Moscow Center Governing Board Chairman and a member of the Board of WANO. In April 2008 he was appointed as CEO and Chairman of Board of the Nuclear Research Institute Řež. A. John is a member of the Engineering Academy of the Czech Republic. He is publishing articles focused on nuclear energy, and often presents his views at conferences with themes Nuclear Energy, International cooperation, Communication.
Jakub KOUTEK
media analyst, smart-point.cz
Jakub Koutek is a media consultant with focus on corporate communication, development of strategies and initiatiation of topics. After graduating from socio-economic faculty at UJEP University in Ústí nad Labem, Faculty of Multimedia Communications at Tomas Bata University and studies of economics, he began working in marketing communication and public relations. Jakub also completed a work & study stay in Dallas, USA and a study management program (ILAC executive) in Toronto, Canada. In last ten years, he is dedicated to media communication. He worked in managerial positions for several clients and as a strategic consultant in media relations (eg. NH Hoteles, HSBC, Lloyd Coils Europe, Škoda Auto, OBI or RETIA). He focuses on conceptual work with the media, developing his work-related contacts on different levels and maintains a global view of communication.
Larion A. LEBEDEV
Professor and Director General of the State Research and Development Center for Expertises of Projects and Technologies,
Moscow, representative of MIR.1200 Consortium
Graduated from Moscow Physical-Engineering Institute – the Bachelor's degree in 1979, the Master's degree in 1981 and then reaching PhD in 1984. Completing his scientific career he obtained in 2000 a title of Doctor of Technical Sciences. Professor Lebedev acts as an expert of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). He actively participated in the elimination of impacts of the Chernobyl NPP accident - he worked in 1986 as the Head of Radiation Reconnaissance Group of US-605. During the years 1989–1990 he was the Head of Laboratory of Nuclear Science and Technology Centre of Tokyo University.
Prof. Lebedev is the author of several monographs and more then hundred scientific articles and inventions. He was awarded a number of governmental prizes, among them the Order of Bravery, the Order of Honor, and seven governmental medals. He is the member of the Russian Ecological Academy, the Academy of Engineering of Russia, and the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences. From 2000 till now he is the Director General of State Research and Development Center for Expertises of Projects and Technologies.
Jiří MAREK
NERS Chairman
He is the consultant in the field of power industry and is the Head Executive of JMM Consulting, Ltd. – a company focused on advisory services and organization of professional activities. After graduating from the Czech Technical University, Faculty of Technical and Nuclear Physics, he worked in research; he has been working in the power industry field since 1974 (until 1996 in ČEZ). For the last eighteen years, he was the advisor of the Minister of Industry and Trade, chairman and vice-chairman of the Supervisory Board of ČEZ, a member of supervisory boards in several energy distribution companies and an advisor of Deputy Ministers of Finance. In these positions, he was dealing with the reorganization of state administration in power industry, the development of state energy policy, the establishment of the State Office for Nuclear Safety and with the preparation of the privatization of Czech power industry. He is occupied by publication activities, mainly in the field of nuclear power industry and has wide experience in organizing of international and specialized professional conferences and meetings. His positions are quoted on TV, radio and in economic periodicals.
Dalibor MATĚJŮ
Executive Head, VÚJE Česká republika Ltd., Dukovany
Dalibor Matějů graduated from the Faculty of the Electrical Engineering, Brno University of Technology. Thereafter he completed post-graduate studies in nuclear power plants operating at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, and particular training for the reactor operator / shift engineer of the nuclear power plants. He started his professional career as an operative electrician in the combined heat and power plant Brno. Further he joined the staff of the new-built NPP Dukovany and became a chief technologist, continuing in various senior managing positions in ČEZ, including a Member of the Board of Directors. In the year 1996 he left to private practice as a senior adviser. He is especially focused on energy industry processes improvement. Among others he is working as an OPPI advisor for the CR MIT (Eco-energy Program). In July 2010 he was appointed the Executive Head of VUJE CR Ltd.
Stefan NIESSEN
Vice-President Research and Innovation, AREVA NP GmbH
Stefan Niessen has been working in the German electricity supply sector since 1994. He studied electrical engineering at Aachen University of Technology where he also obtained a PhD in Power Economics. He was part of the core team that set up the European Energy Exchange, today Europe's largest power exchange. In parallel to his work there, he obtained an MBA from Duke University (USA). After six years at the exchange he joined the AREVA group where he has been in charge of strategic marketing. Today he is responsible for AREVA's research and development in Germany.
Pavel PUFF
Manager of Strategic Recruitment, ČEZ, a.s.
He is a graduate of the Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Economics. His whole professional career is connected with the human resource management. Since 1995, when he joined the North Moravian Distribution Company, he has working in energy sector; from 2005 to the present time he is an employee of CEZ. During his career he has worked in a number of executive positions, currently he manages the area of strategic recruitment of CEZ Group. Pavel Puff has completed a number of management courses, including the study of International Institute of Certified Studies in Strategic Management (Certified Strategic Manager). At present time he frequently is acting as a lecturer and conference speaker in the field of human resources.
Christian SAUER
Customer Project Director for Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary, Westinghouse Electric Germany GmbH
Graduated from the Technical University of Karlsruhe (Germany) in 1976 with diplomas in Mechanical Engineering and Nuclear Engineering, he is since then working in the nuclear industry. Starting at Babcock-Brown Boveri Reaktor GmbH in Mannheim (Germany) in safety and operational analyses and control system optimization, he served as Integrated Testing and Acceptance Testing Manager during the start-up of a German PWR. Later assignments at now ABB Reaktor include Manager of Core Physics and Radiation Protection, and Program Manager for major projects in global contracts for Field Services (NDE and Repair of primary components), Engineering Services (simulators, system upgrades and modification projects) and Nuclear Automation. Since his company is part of the global Westinghouse organization, he is working as Customer Project Manager for representing all Westinghouse services and products; today his responsibility is Customer Project Director for Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.
Pavel ŠOLC
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic
In 1986 he graduated from the Czech Technical University, specialization Economics of Power Generation, and in 1992 from the University of Pennsylvania, specialization Modeling of Energy Systems. As a researcher he worked with ŠKODA Praha on the development of a new generation of conventional and nuclear power plants. In 1993 he started his carrier modeling electric power systems, designing of electricity market rules and developing long term strategies in the power sector, initially in ČEZ (Head of Strategic Planning and Analysis), and further in ČEPS (Czech Transmission System Operator, Director, System Trade Department, and Director, Corporate Strategy Department). His work during this period was focused mainly on cost/benefit analysis of new projects, analysis of operation, and study of impacts of liberalization on the resource structure of the power industry, analysis and design of auxiliary services market, pricing mechanisms for balancing market, and regulatory frameworks in the power sector in Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic and neighboring countries. He has been responsible for the development of the long term strategy of the Czech Transmission System Operator in an open electricity market environment. During the caretaker government (05/2009 to 06/2010) Pavel Šolc worked as Chief advisor to the Minister of Industry and Trade, then returned to his former job as Director of Strategy of ČEPS, plc. In May 2012 he was appointed the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, with a focus on energy.