Radiation Protection ProfessionalAn experienced Environmental and Radiation Protection Professional & Scientist within the Nuclear Power and Contaminated Land Sectors with over 15 year’s experience working across the Nuclear Fuel Cycle. He has a wealth of experience in the areas of Environment, Sustainability, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Safety and Emergency Preparedness including holding several senior roles within the UK's Defence and Civil New Nuclear Build Sector. He is currently employed by Sizewell C a Civil New Nuclear Build in the UK heading up the Environment, Decommissioning and Radiation Safety Department. Pete is active with the International Scientific and Policy Arena of the Nuclear Industry including as a member of the International Commission on Radiation Protection Task Group 120 on Radiological Protection for Radiation Emergencies and Malicious Events, the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency Expert Group on International Recommendations (EGIR), World Nuclear Association Radiation Protection Working Group, and is Vice Chair of the International Radiation Protection Association Group on Public Understanding. He was also former President of the Society for Radiological Protection, the UKs Chartered Professional Body for Radiation Safety and Radioactive Waste Management. Pete holds an Honorary Professorship in Physics at the University of Liverpool specialising in Radiation Protection Science, Nuclear Energy Policy and Nuclear Reactor Technology, and Senior Visiting Fellowship at the University of Suffolk in Environment & Energy Research.

Radiation Protection ProfessionalAn experienced Environmental and Radiation Protection Professional & Scientist within the Nuclear Power and Contaminated Land Sectors with over 15 year’s experience working across the Nuclear Fuel Cycle. He has a wealth of experience in the areas of Environment, Sustainability, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Safety and Emergency Preparedness including holding several senior roles within the UK's Defence and Civil New Nuclear Build Sector. He is currently employed by Sizewell C a Civil New Nuclear Build in the UK heading up the Environment, Decommissioning and Radiation Safety Department. Pete is active with the International Scientific and Policy Arena of the Nuclear Industry including as a member of the International Commission on Radiation Protection Task Group 120 on Radiological Protection for Radiation Emergencies and Malicious Events, the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency Expert Group on International Recommendations (EGIR), World Nuclear Association Radiation Protection Working Group, and is Vice Chair of the International Radiation Protection Association Group on Public Understanding. He was also former President of the Society for Radiological Protection, the UKs Chartered Professional Body for Radiation Safety and Radioactive Waste Management. Pete holds an Honorary Professorship in Physics at the University of Liverpool specialising in Radiation Protection Science, Nuclear Energy Policy and Nuclear Reactor Technology, and Senior Visiting Fellowship at the University of Suffolk in Environment & Energy Research.

Jasmin describes herself, somewhat modestly, as a mum, leader, nerd and diversity advocate. She is also the President of Women in Nuclear Australia, the Oceania representative on the Women in Nuclear Global executive, a Partner with Global Nuclear Security Partners Australia, a Senior Associate with Mettle Global, a member of the ARPANSA Nuclear Safety Committee and a Fellow with Engineers Australia. Jasmin joined the Australian Army in 2001 and after graduating from the Australian Defence Force Academy and Royal Military College Duntroon, became a Combat Engineer with the Royal Australian Engineers. With a background in explosive ordnance disposal, Jasmin spent most of her 22 years of service providing operational and training support in countering chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threats and has seen operational service both domestically and overseas. She thrives leading multidisciplinary teams in uncertainty. On completion of her tenure as a Commanding Officer of an Engineer Regiment, she was awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross in the Kings Birthday Honours 2023 for her leadership. Jasmin is a big advocate for thinking differently and is a co-founder of the Defence Entrepreneurs Forum Australia (DEF Aus) which encourages bottom-up conceptual innovation. Jasmin has a Bachelor of Science in physics and chemistry, a Masters in Defence and Military Studies and a Masters in Engineering Science (Nuclear Engineering).

Doctor Marcus Grzechnik qualified for his PhD in applied mathematics at the University of Adelaide in 2000, investigating contaminant transport in the southern Australian ocean. He worked for 7 years in the United Kingdom at Cefas Lowestoft focussing on radiological dose assessment, returning to Australia in 2008 for a position at ARPANSA. He has a background in numerical modelling of contaminant transport in the ocean and atmosphere, dose assessments for people and the environment, and emergency preparedness and response and occupies the position of Director of Modelling, Assessment and Emergency Preparedness at ARPANSA, Melbourne, Australia. Internationally, Marcus is the Australian representative the WHO’s Radiation Emergency Medical Preparedness and Assistance Network (REMPAN) and to the NEA’s Working Party on Nuclear Emergency Matters (WPNEM). Marcus is the current chair of the IAEA’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Standards Committee (EPReSC).

Dr Joanne Lackenby (Jo) has over 15 years’ experience in the nuclear sector in Australia, the majority at the OPAL research reactor specialising in nuclear safety, licensing and regulation. She recently joined Frazer-Nash Consultancy where she applies her nuclear expertise to a range of different projects across Australia. Jo is a TEDxSydney speaker and has a mission to increase public understanding of the benefits and potential of peaceful nuclear technologies in Australia. She is the current Vice President of the Australian Nuclear Association Inc and a previous Executive of Women in Nuclear Global. Jo holds degrees in environmental and geotechnical engineering.

Henriëtte is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the mining and consulting industries, particularly in Australia and South Africa. Her career began as an occupational hygienist in the petrochemical industry and later in the ultra-deep gold-uranium mines in South Africa. During her time in the uranium mines, she became interested in the correlation between cancer clusters and radon gas underground, which fuelled her passion for understanding the complex interplay between radiation exposure, human health, and occupational hygiene. Henriëtte's expertise lies in radiation protection, occupational health, occupational hygiene, health management system development, auditing, and project OHSE management. She has spearheaded notable projects in health and safety, including developing Occupational Hygiene monitoring and health surveillance programs. Additionally, she has demonstrated her proficiency by designing and executing radiation management plans across diverse industries. In 2018, Henriëtte embarked on a mission to make a lasting impact by inspiring the next generation through play-based STEAM workshops. She founded Maniacs-Learn through play, offering inclusive and enjoyable learning experiences to over 100 students each week. Henriëtte is dedicated to nurturing bright minds, empowering students to reach their full potential, and creating a supportive and dynamic learning environment. As a presenter at conferences, Henriëtte aims to share her knowledge and experiences, inspiring professionals, and educators to create impactful learning environments that cultivate curiosity and creativity. With her expertise in occupational hygiene and nuclear safety, coupled with her passion for making learning fun, Henriëtte's insights have the potential to shape the future of STEAM education for generations to come.

William Shackel is the 17-year-old founder of Nuclear for Australia (the nation's first youth-lead campaign for Nuclear Energy). Through his campaign, he shares facts and information about Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Science via social media, regularly interviewing experts and providing them a platform with his audience. Additionally, he has started a petition which has over 10,000 signatures to legalise nuclear energy, provided evidence to a senate committee in Canberra and made numerous media appearances discussing the issue including on A Current Affair, Sunrise, Ben Fordham Live, Neil Mitchell and Chris Kenny. His goal is for the government to legalise Nuclear Energy so it is an option for Australia as the nation confronts and energy and climate crisis.

Stephen Long commenced working for ARPANSA (then ARL) in 1996 after completing a PhD in nuclear physics. Stephen spent much of his time between 1996 and 2001 at Maralinga, carrying out measurements to ascertain the efficacy of the rehabilitation program. Since then Stephen has been a technical manager in ARPANSA’s environmental laboratories, which maintain facilities for measuring radioactivity levels in a diverse range of environmental samples. Between 2015 and 2017, Stephen lead the drafting team revising the Australian standard for radiation safety in laboratories. In 2017, Stephen lead the team conducting an IAEA Occupational Radiation Protection Appraisal Service mission to Malaysia. Since then, Stephen has lead similar missions to Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates.

Brent Rogers began his career in radiation safety in the United States Navy.  Upon completion of training in nuclear propulsion, he was assigned to a submarine in the Pacific, and spent a total of 6 years in the Navy. Having completed his Navy obligation, Brent worked in the nuclear power industry in the US as a health physics consultant, providing radiation protection services to power plants during both operation and shutdown repair/maintenance during refuelling. Brent then went to work as a regulator in the radiation safety field in the State of Ohio, as he completed his Masters in Nuclear Engineering with a focus on radiation safety from Ohio State University.  After 5 years in this role, Brent immigrated to Australia in 2001, and worked another 5 years as a regulator in the NSW Environment Protection Authority. After an 18 month stint as a senior health physicist at ANSTO, Brent shifted from industrial radiation safety to medical radiation safety when he accepted the position of Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) at Prince of Wales Hospital in 2008, and has been in that role ever since. As part of that RSO role, Brent collaborates with the physicists, technologists, nurses and specialists in the clinical radiation delivering departments.  The aim of this collaboration is to provide the safest environment achievable for the workers in these departments, while delivering the optimal amount of radiation to the patients being treated. Brent is a Certified Radiation Safety Expert (CRSE) by the Australasian Radiation Protection Accreditation Board and serves on that Board as an examiner.  Brent is also certified as a Medical Laser Safety Officer, with the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (USA), has contributed to three Codes of Practice in the ARPANSA Radiation Protection Series, serves as the Health Physics Expert on the NSW Radiation Advisory Council and is a Past President of the Australasian Radiation Protection Society.

Katherine Gouin is a Science Officer (Consequence Modelling) within the Modelling, Assessment and Emergency Preparedness Section of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). Katherine joined ARPANSA in 2003. During her time at ARPANSA Katherine has also worked in dosimetry (in ARPANSA’s Personal Radiation Monitoring Service) and in ARPANSA’s Radiation Monitoring Networks group - maintaining equipment networks measuring environmental radiation (Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty radionuclide monitoring, ultraviolet radiation measurement, and surveillance of environmental gamma dose rate for early warning monitoring systems).

James De Corrado is a Science Officer within the Radiation Health Services branch of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). He joined ARPANSA at the beginning of 2022 to work on radionuclide transport modelling. Prior to this he was employed in radiation safety in the private sector where he performed environmental measurements and modelling, managed a radiation laboratory, and conducted instrument repair and calibration. James has also served in the Australian Army from 2008 – 2012 as a General Service Officer at the 5th Aviation Regiment in Townsville, where he deployed to Timor Leste as part of the International Stabilisation Force.

Blake Orr is a Senior Scientist within the Radiation Health Services branch of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). Blake has 15 years of experience in radiation protection having joined ARPANSA back in 2008 as part of the graduate recruitment program. Blake completed a Bachelor of Science back in 2006 and a Master of Environment in 2014. His role includes co-ordination and advice on assessing the levels of radiation exposure and health risk for planned, existing and emergency situations. Areas of expertise include atmospheric modelling, dose reconstructions, environmental assessments and spatial visualisations using GIS tools. During his time at ARPANSA, he has had the opportunity to work on many different projects and assessments. Some of this work includes: the UNSCEAR Fukushima report, low-level waste disposal, assessments of visiting nuclear powered vessels and consequence assessments during nuclear emergencies.

Associate Professor Associate Professor Susanna Guatelli awarded a PhD in Physics at the University of Genova in 2006. After few years as Research Fellow at the Italian Nuclear Physics National Institute and at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, she became an academic of the School of Physics and Centre For Medical and Radiation Physics, University of Wollongong. Susanna is an international leading expert of radiation transport Monte Carlo simulations for radiation physics when applied to bio-medicine, including in radiation protection in Earth labs, aviation and space. In 2021 she was awarded with the prestigious Women in Physics Award of the Australian Institute of Physics, which celebrates female physicists that gave a significant contribution to research in physics. In 2022 she became a member of the ARC (Australian Research Council) Panel of experts. She has been chair/co-chair of many workshops and conference sessions dedicated to Monte Carlo simulations for bio-medicine. She is Associate Editor of Applied Radiation and Isotopes and Physica Medica.

General Manager - Business Development, Tellus HoldingsJade is from the Bunda Clan of the Gooreng Gooreng Nation and grew up on her Grandmother’s Country - Bundaberg, QLD. Jade has lived in Darwin (Larrakia Country) with her husband and two children for the last ten years. Jade is the General Manager of Business Development at Tellus Holdings. With a focus on environmental solutions, Tellus Holdings created and operationalised Sandy Ridge, Australia’s first commercial geological repository where natural barriers from the outback’s unique geology and structural protections, create a multi-barrier system that gives best-in-class containment and disposal for hazardous materials. It’s the concept of healing (remediating) and caring for Country that drew Jade to Tellus. Prior to joining Tellus, Jade had a 20-year career in the public sector, with the last few years of that spent across Arnhem Land. Land and sea management is another area of passion for Jade and as a member of the North Australia Marine Parks Advisory Committee, Jade provides advice on matters including tourism, fishing, sea country, marine transport, science, conservation, communications and engagement. Jade is a spokesperson for the Yes23 Voice to Parliament Campaign.