2012 ATOMIC ENERGY WEEK
Technical Sessions
“Nuclear Science, Technology and Innovation: Engine for Growth and Development”
Venue: PNRI Auditorium
PROGRAMME
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
08:00 – 08:30 Registration
08:30 – 09:00 Invocation & National Anthem
Opening Remarks
Dr Christina A. Petrache
Co-Chair, Atomic Energy Week Celebration
Chief, Nuclear Services Division
PNRI
09:00 – 09:30 “Energy Situation in the Philippines”
Mr Jesus T. Tamang
Director, Energy Policy and Planning Bureau
Department of Energy
09:30 – 10:00 “Nuclear Energy”
Engr Froilan A. Tampinco
President
National Power Corporation
10:00 – 10:15 BREAK
10:15 – 11:15 “The CTBTO’s Verification Regime to Ensure a Safer World”
“The Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) Verification Regime”
Dr Emerenciana B. Duran
Provisional Technical Secretariat for the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear
Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)
Vienna, Austria
“The CTBT Radionuclide Monitoring Station in the Philippines”
Mr Teofilo Y. Garcia
Supervising Science Research Specialist
Health Physics Research Section
Atomic Research Division, PNRI
11:15 – 11:45 “Technetium-99m Production: Issues and Options”
Dr Seyed Mohammad Haji-Saeid
Head, Radioisotope Products & Radiation Technology Section
Physical & Chemical Sciences Division
Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Vienna, Austria
11:45 – 12:15 “Emergency Preparedness”
Mr Teofilo V. Leonin, Jr.
Chief, Nuclear Regulatory Division
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
08:00 – 08:30 Registration
08:30 – 09:30 “Basic Nuclear Science and Technology for Undergraduates”
“Basic Radiation Detection and Instrumentation”
Ms Ma. Elina Salvacion Kristina V. Ramo
Science Research Specialist I
Applied Physics Research Section
Atomic Research Division, PNRI
“Introduction to Neutron Techniques and Applications”
Mr Unico A. Bautista
Science Research Specialist I
Applied Physics Research Section
Atomic Research Division, PNRI
“Training Opportunities in Nuclear Science & Technology at PNRI for Undergraduates”
Dr Pablo P. Saligan
Associate Scientist (DOST)
Applied Physics Research Section
Atomic Research Division, PNRI
09:30 – 09:45 BREAK
09:15 – 10:45 “Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) Dosimetry”
Ms Kristine Marie R. Romallosa
Senior Science Research Specialist
Radiation Protection Services Section
Nuclear Services Division, PNRI
10:15 – 10:45 “Radiation Processing of Natural Polymers and its Applications”
Dr Lucille V. Abad
Scientist 1
Supervising Science Research Specialist
Chemistry Research Section
Atomic Research Division, PNRI
10:45 – 11:15 “Application of Radioactive and Stable Isotopes in Environmental Forensic Investigation”
Dr Soledad S. Castaneda
Chief, Atomic Research Division, PNRI
11:15 – 11:45 “Food Traceability & Food Safety Through the Use of Nuclear Analytical Techniques”
Ms Preciosa Corazon B. Pabroa
Supervising Science Research Specialist
Nuclear Analytical Techniques Application Section
Nuclear Services Division, PNRI
11:45 – 12:00 Closing Remarks
Ms Ana Elena L. Conjares
Chairman, AEW Technical Sessions
* Q & A will follow immediately after each presentation.
Moderators: Mr Unico A. Bautista
Mr Paolo Tristan F. Cruz
Mr Ramon F. Sulit
Ms Veriza Rita C. Cruz
