WANA (Sep 18) – By the end of 2023, Iran has been among the top 10 countries building new research reactors, which are used for material testing and medical radioisotope production.

 

Amirabbas Mohammadi Koushki, head of Iran’s Inventions Team and a member of the United Nations Statistics Wiki, discussed the findings from the International Atomic Energy Agency’s General Conference in Vienna.

 

He highlighted that Iran’s International Statistics and Research Working Group analyzed nuclear technology data, focusing on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving reactor performance.

 

The reports showed that in 2023, France led in nuclear energy share at 64.8%, followed by Slovakia at 61.3% and Ukraine at 49%. Iran ranked 31st with a 1.7% share.

 

Mohammadi detailed Iran’s efforts to expand its nuclear energy capacity with support from the International Atomic Energy Agency, which includes technical cooperation on safety and fuel management. He also noted Iran’s plans to build new nuclear power plants to increase capacity and reduce fossil fuel dependence.

 

Furthermore, Mohammadi emphasized AI’s potential to enhance reactor efficiency, safety, and management by analyzing data, predicting maintenance needs, and optimizing energy use. AI could also improve staff training and radioactive material management, contributing to better reactor performance and cost reduction.