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GRADUATE EXPERIENCE BOOKLET

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Version 2.0 Updated March 2016

IntroductionLaunched by the World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS) in April 2014, the WINS Academy offers the first Nuclear Security Management Certification in the world and a chance for practitioners with accountabilities for nuclear security to become professionally certified. Its goal is to improve worldwide leadership and effectiveness in the implementation and regulation of nuclear security.

The response to this initiative has been encouraging. To date, 650 participants from over 70 countries around the world have enrolled in the Academy, and over 100 have graduated. These Certified Nuclear Security Professionals (CNSPs) have obtained certifications with specialisations in Security Incident Management, Nuclear Security Communication, Nuclear Security Executive Management, Science and Engineering for Nuclear Security, and Nuclear Security Governance.

This booklet presents the experiences over 50 WINS Certified Nuclear Security Professionals. As you can see, they believe that the knowledge they have gained through the programme is both inspiring and valuable; they have also found their experiences with the Academy to be positive and responsive.

We wish to acknowledge the time and effort these pioneering alumni have made. As they build on their knowledge, expertise and experience going forward, they will not only inspire others to participate in the Academy, but they will also help to enhance nuclear security worldwide.

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How do you intend to use WINS certification to advance nuclear security or your career?The Certification Program helped to expand my knowledge on Nuclear Security and to use it in my work. I work in the area of IT Security and Communications in nuclear projects, and the certification gave me a different perspective for my work.

My greatest gratitude to WINS for the opportunity to participate in this certification.

How do you intend to use WINS certification to advance nuclear security?I do not have a background in the nuclear industry, so the WINS Academy Foundation and Executive Manager modules have provided a significant educational experience that enhances my role as a consultant in planning processes.

What would you recommend to other professionals in the nuclear community who haven’t yet enrolled in the WINS Academy Programme?I am familiar with the positive and negative aspects of web-delivered distance learning, so I was pleased to learn that the WINS Academy programme is informative, well-designed, user-friendly and highly effective. Everything worked perfectly, including the examination process. The WINS Academy staff are highly professional and approachable.

ERIC MACARTHUR, CANADAMr. Eric MacArthur is an adjunct professor for the Canadian Forces College, where he offers online master’s-level courses for staff education. As a consultant, he is helping Bruce Power in Ontario, Canada, implement a Centre of Excellence for Nuclear Security and Emergency Management. The goal is that the CoEwill become a globally recognized source of training, information and advisory services for leaders and practitioners in selected areas of expertise.

Certified Nuclear Security Professional (CNSP) with Specialisation in Nuclear Security Executive Management.

MARCELO FERNANDEZ BADOS, ARGENTINAMr. Marcelo Fernandez Bados has a diverse education in electronic engineering, aerospace technology and business technology, and worked in communications networks. He is now in charge of IT security at INVAP, a company devoted to the design and construction of complex technological systems. In December 2015, Mr. Bados became the 100th WINS Academy Graduate.

Certified Nuclear Security Professional (CNSP) with Specialisation in Science and Engineering for Nuclear Security.

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HADJARO ADAM SENOUSSI, CHAD Mr. Hadjaro Adam Senoussi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from the University of Baghdad, Iraq. He then integrated the Chadian Civil Service and has since occupied various technical and administrative positions. He is currently the deputy Director General of the Chadian Agency on Radioprotection and Nuclear Security (ATRSN).


How do you intend to use WINS certification to advance nuclear security or your career? I will use the knowledge that I acquired in this course to contribute in establishing and maintaining an effective national security system. Lessons learnt are being gradually implemented to optimize the effectiveness of the national regulatory body (ATRSN)’s actions and above all, to enhance nuclear security culture.

What would you recommend to other professionals in the nuclear community who haven’t yet enrolled in the WINS Academy Programme?The WINS Academy programme will make you aware of nuclear security issues relevant to your job. It will help you clearly understand your accountabilities and will give you a chance to become a certified professional. So, be sure of your success by enrolling in the WINS programme.

How do you intend to use WINS certification to advance nuclear security?With the WINS Academy Elective for Executive Managers, I learned a lot. Surely security is not one subject that can be isolated. Security is not only guards and guns, it shall always be considered part of an integrated security programme for business success. Taking the Elective course and getting the certification will surely benefit our career, but most importantly it helps us better contribute to our organisations’ daily operations and communications.

What would you recommend to other professionals in the nuclear community who haven’t yet enrolled in the WINS Academy Programme?I recommend that all professionals in the Nuclear Industry register for the programme.

LIJUN LIU, CHINAMr. Lijun Liu is the Supply Chain Director at AREVA Asia, China.


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How do you intend to use WINS certification to advance nuclear security?I have benefited immensely from taking the certification course for Scientists, Technicians and Engineers. I firmly believe the WINS certification programmes will help change perceptions towards nuclear security and will lead to greater security globally as more and more people enroll and build competence in their areas of responsibility. Through the STE module, I have come to appreciate my role in the overall security of my establishment and to understand how I can influence security issues.

What would you recommend to other professionals in the nuclear community who haven’t yet enrolled in the WINS Academy Programme?Although I had a busy schedule at work, I found time to go through the modules. I must admit they contained the information I needed as a scientist in a nuclear research institution and they were also easy to follow through. The WINS monthly quizzes, exam preparation package, and carefully structured study plan and textbooks were of great help to me. I want to thank the personnel of the WINS Academy for their swift response to questions about the course and the supportive role they played. I would not hesitate to recommend the programme to any individual, institution or organisation.

How do you intend to use WINS certification to advance nuclear security?In Finland, we have a pretty good network and numerous cooperation opportunities between the private security sector, nuclear facilities and different authorities. We also have a high quality education system. One thing is missing though: basic training for nuclear security. Now, having passed both the Foundation Module and the Elective Module for Executive Managers, I must admit that I have gained a lot of new ideas and perspectives. As shown in the elective, combining security and business is very important nowadays. It is crucial to know how to speak the business language and how to prove to others that your security programme is effective.

What would you recommend to other professionals in the nuclear community who haven’t yet enrolled in the WINS Academy Programme?I personally hope that experts from different countries and organizations will participate in these WINS Academy courses. This is one way to establish and develop a nuclear security culture worldwide. The e-learning course itself was easy to use. It was very important to have the WINS Best Practice Guides online, as well as other important documents. There was also a great list of additional reading included, which I found very beneficial for future needs. Although I´m not a native English speaker, I didn´t meet any insuperable language difficulties during the training course or exams. Because of possible change in my future career, the WINS personnel recommended that I complete the Elective Module for Executive Managers. I found it very interesting and beneficial.

RAYMOND AGALGA, GHANAMr. Raymond Agalga currently works as a nuclear security regulator and researcher for the Nuclear Safety Security and Safeguards Centre of the Radiation Protection Institute, GAEC, in Accra, Ghana. He has a MPhil in Radiation Protection from the University of Ghana.


JUSSI KIVINEN, FINLANDMr. Jussi Kivinen is a Service Manager at Barona Group Oy. A security expert from Finland with both military and police officer background, Mr. Kivinen previously was a security expert for Fortum Power and Heat Oy. I has now started a business enterprise and a consultant career.


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How do you intend to use WINS certification to advance nuclear security?I found the Academy programme useful since it taught me so much about a wide range of nuclear security technical aspects. For a young scholar like me – who has an educational background more in policy rather than science and is based in a country without nuclear expert circles, think tanks, or research center focused on nuclear security – being able to learn more about nuclear security is a privilege. I am grateful for the extensive reading list and the case studies provided in the Academy programme. I will adopt and integrate some of them into the Global Security Architecture course outline, which I have convened for International Relations undergraduate students at BINUS University where I teach. Finally, I hope the WINS certification will strengthen my qualification for studying the PhD programme, with a research project on the Iran Deal’s verification mechanism, am currently applying to.

What would you recommend to other professionals in the nuclear community who haven’t yet enrolled in the WINS Academy Programme?In short, I find the impact of programme very positive. It has equipped me with deeper and wider knowledge on nuclear security. It has also raised my personal awareness about the importance of nuclear security. Interestingly enough, it indirectly burdened me with a moral responsibility to spread nuclear security education, especially in Indonesia. I would highly recommend the WINS Academy to anyone who wants to be a nuclear specialist with a high base level of technical knowledge.

MUTTI ANGGITTA, INDONESIAMutti Anggitta is Faculty Member of International Relations Department at BINUS University. She has a master’s degree in Science and Security from King’s College London, United Kingdom.


How do you intend to use WINS certification to advance nuclear security or your careers? This certification has taken my knowledge and concepts of nuclear security to the next level. It has introduced me to many interesting topics like “Insider threats and human reliability”. More importantly, it has developed a sense of responsibility in me towards safeguarding nuclear materials. It has also motivated me to further take this subject for pursuing another master’s degree specialized in Nuclear Security.The lessons that I learnt from this certification programme helped a lot in developing a website (www.securethenuke.in) for US Partnership for Nuclear Security’s Nuclear Security Multimedia Competition 2015. The website has a sole purpose to make people aware of nuclear security, develop their basic knowledge about nuclear security and safety in an interactive manner.

What would you recommend to other professionals in the nuclear community who haven’t yet enrolled in the WINS Academy Programme?Undoubtedly, this certification will make you stand out from rest of the group. It will surely enhance your knowledge and skills in the field of nuclear security. The quality of study materials are well designed and easy to understand, the various case studies makes it more interesting and builds a deeper understanding of the topics. Finally, the WINS Academy team is always responsive and helps you address any difficulty you might face doing the course, which is, according to me, the best part.

INDRANIL BISURI, INDIAMr. Indranil Bisuri is pursuing a Master of Technology in Nuclear Science and Technology programme from Amity University, Noida, India.


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How do you I intend to use WINS certification to advance nuclear security or my career? Kenya is a newcomer country in nuclear power and as such the WINS Academy programme will help me educate and create awareness in my country and among colleagues about the need for an integrated approach to security and to underscore the importance of stakeholder involvement in nuclear security. I am sensitizing my colleagues that security responsibility is not only for the security department but that everyone should be involved in the nuclear power programme.

What would you recommend to other professionals in the nuclear community who haven’t yet enrolled in the WINS Academy Programme?I encourage my colleagues with nuclear security responsibilities to enrol in the WINS Academy This because it will boost their understanding of nuclear security, as well as of the new trends, opportunities and emerging challenges that faces the nuclear industry. The WINS Programme is the most holistic and comprehensive programme on nuclear security that one can come across online.

EMMANUEL WANDERA, KENYAMr. Emmanuel Wandera is a Technical Officer and communication specialist at the Kenya Nuclear Electricity Board. He holds a master’s degree in Development Communication.

Certified Nuclear Security Professional (CNSP) with Specialisation in Nuclear Security Communication.

How do you intend to use WINS certification to advance nuclear security or your career?My goal is to create a culture where nuclear security is well understood and practiced, to do so I’m planning to start a series of weekly presentations about nuclear security in my institute. Every week I’ll present to different department and finally establish the best communication and cooperation scheme that guarantee nuclear security within my institute. I will also implement lessons learnt for the certification programme by reflecting WINS courses and best practices documents into my institute’s nuclear security documents.

What would you recommend to other professionals in the nuclear community who haven’t yet enrolled in the WINS Academy Programme?I highly recommend every professional working in the nuclear field to be enrolled in the WINS academy programme. The knowledge and experience I found here can’t be found somewhere else in such well-organized and summarized way. Taking this program will surely change your understanding and attitude towards nuclear security. I personally believe there is no better way to totally understand nuclear security and the rules of the stakeholders responsible for it than taking the WINS academy programme courses.

YAZAN ALATRASH, JORDANMr. Yazan Alatrash holds a master’s degree in Advanced Nuclear System Engineering from Korea University of science and technology. He successfully completed the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute Training Course for Jordan Research and Training Reactor (JRTR) Operating Staffs in November 2014 and joined the JRTR project in March 2015 as a member of the safety, security and licencing division.


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How do you intend to use WINS certification to advance nuclear security or your career? Both the Foundation and the Executive Management modules have widened my understanding of nuclear security and in fact has enabled me to appreciate nuclear security from a strategic business perspective. The knowledge I have gained will be very useful in the development of nuclear security integrated management system for our nuclear power programme.

What would you recommend to other professionals in the nuclear community who haven’t yet enrolled in the WINS Academy Programme?I recommend that both experienced and young professionals in the nuclear industry undertake the WINS Academy certification programmes, which will assist them in better understanding and contributing to effective nuclear security implementation of nuclear programmes.

OFODILE ONYEMAECHI, NIGERIAMr. Onyemaechi Ofodile holds a PhD in nuclear and radiation physics. He is currently the deputy director in charge of manpower training and capacity development at the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission.

Certified Nuclear Security Professional (CNSP) with Specialisation in Nuclear Security Executive Management

How do you intend to use WINS certification to advance nuclear security?As a student, the WINS Academy Certification for STEs provided me with training in nuclear security, which complemented the knowledge and skills that I am gaining through my master’s degree. The program gave me the necessary experience to contribute efficiently in building security culture within my future organization. At the end of this course, I became conscious of the personality traits that I should possess and which can broaden my perspectives to contribute efficiently towards nuclear and radiological security.

What would you recommend to other professionals in the nuclear community who haven’t yet enrolled in the WINS Academy Programme?I encourage every student worldwide who is involved in the nuclear domain to participate in the WINS Academy Certification Program for STEs as it is a great opportunity to learn and establish nuclear security culture within their future organizations and their countries.

ASSIA LASFAR, MOROCCOMs. Assia Lasfar is a student in the Specialized Master for Nuclear Techniques and Radiation Protection programme at the University of Ibn Tofail-Faculty of Sciences, Kenitra, Morocco.


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How do you intend to use WINS certification to advance nuclear security or your careers?All of us must understand that the threat is real and ongoing. The absence of global security standards could be overcome thanks to excellent global education and certification programs that provide enhanced credibility in the field of nuclear security. The WINS Academy is on the right path to become the global leader in the field of professional development for nuclear security. I have three main goals for the period 2016-2020. First, I would like to establish the Center of Excellence (CoE) for nuclear security for the Balkans region. The primary role for the CoE will be to provide help to Western Balkan region countries in their efforts to improving the nuclear security regime, including transport security. Secondly, I would like to work to improve the nuclear security regime in my country. And thirdly, I would like to finish my PhD studies in the field of nuclear security. The new knowledge I have learned through the certification process and the Alumni network will be very useful in achieving these long term and short term career goals.

What would you recommend to other professionals in the nuclear community who haven’t yet enrolled in the WINS Academy Programme?The WINS Academy staff is very supportive and very responsive to any type of questions and suggestions related to the material and the certification process. The study materials including suggestions for further reading are well formatted and relevant. Pearson and his local partners are very professional. The learning platform is informative, sufficient and appropriate. I would encourage all professionals engaged in nuclear security, or non-professionals with a general interest in nuclear security, to pursue the WINS Academy certification. I already know what will be the next learning module of my interest.

DRAGAN KRKLJUS, SERBIADragan Krkljus is Security Manager at Public Company Nuclear Facilities of Serbia. He as a master’s degree in computer network from the University of Novi Sad, Serbia, and is currently pursuing a PhD. He is the first graduate from Serbia to complete the WINS Academy programme for Senior Administrators and Board Directors.

Certified Nuclear Security Professional with Specialisation in Nuclear Security Governance.

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How do you intend to use WINS certification to advance nuclear security?I received a scholarship to complete the WINS Academy programme in April 2015 and a mere perusal of the Foundation Module changed my nuclear security perspective all together. I knew instantly that this programme was meant for professionals like me and I decided at once to go for all available Elective Modules. By January 2016, I had completed all of them. The programme includes a wealth of nuclear security information and, having been a Physical Security Manager for three years, I had never been given the opportunity to access a dedicated course that addressed the precise role of security in the nuclear industry. The course helped me to systematically locate the nuclear security role, from Board Directors, through the Executive Management and how it cascades down to other departments and units. It also gave me confidence as a security practitioner.

What would you recommend to other professionals in the nuclear community who haven’t yet enrolled in the WINS Academy Programme?The WINS Academy is an important initiative, which not only professionalises nuclear security but will also change the perception of the entire industry and beyond. The programme with all its Elective Modules is a must for all security practitioners in the industry in order to comprehend the security role of all players who are not necessary security practitioners but have a security responsibility in their respective operations.

MAFIHLA MALEKA, SOUTH AFRICAMr. Mafihla Maleka is a physical security manager at the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA) in South Africa. Mr. Maleka has 19 years of experience in the security industry and has a master’s degree in Security Management from UNISA.

Certified Nuclear Security Professional (CNSP) with Specialisation in Security Incident Management, Nuclear Security Communication, Nuclear Security Executive Management, Science and Engineering for Nuclear Security, and Nuclear Security Governance.

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How do you intend to use WINS certification to advance nuclear security?Propelled with the WINS academy programme, I am now able to better reflect the reasons why the world community is trying to fulfill the gap between Nuclear Security and Nuclear Safety them by taking serious actions.

What would you recommend to other professionals in the nuclear community who haven’t yet enrolled in the WINS Academy Programme?As a nuclear power engineer with a focus on the nuclear safety side of NPPs and emergency preparedness, I have always wondered about the interface between nuclear safety and nuclear security. Why is it that we don’t learn or study nuclear security but continue to place such stress on nuclear safety? Fortunately, the WINS academy programme for Scientists, Technicians and Engineers gave me the opportunity to seek an answer to my question. The e-learning platform was well developed and very easy to explore, and the quality of the information and knowledge was very satisfying. The answers to my questions were also there. As a matter of fact, thanks to the WINS Academy programme, I found that nuclear security is the “shy hidden twin sister” of nuclear safety that is only now being recognized to be as important as it is. I wish to encourage my peers to take this course.

ISLAM EL HADJ, TUNISIAMr. Islam El Hadj is an engineer specialized in Power Plant Construction. Mr. El Hadj works for the Tunisian Power and Gas Utility since 2010. He has a master’s degree in industrial engineering from the Tunis National School of Engineers.


How did you come to know WINS Academy?I came to know about WINS Academy when I was in Oxford University during a summer institute training conducted by World Nuclear University in 2014. During this intensive six-week programme of future nuclear leaders, one of the subjects was nuclear security, which was presented by a WINS representative. Even though the subject of nuclear security plays an important part in nuclear energy and other radioactive materials, it is not included in the current curriculum in universities. Not only are there few books available on this topic, but there is also a scarcity of competent authorities on it. This subject has sparked my interest in learning more about the current challenges facing the industry when it comes to ensuring security for nuclear and other radioactive materials.

What would you recommend to other professionals in the nuclear community who haven’t yet enrolled in the WINS Academy Programme?Students in this course will be able to fill in their gaps in knowledge in comparison to the courses taught in the classroom. It is important to learn about nuclear security if we want to protect our industry effectively. For practitioners, the course can equip them to integrate the real environment with the given best practices. The nuclear security certification is useful for every technical person who is working with nuclear and other radioactive materials.

ABDALAH KILEO, TANZANIA Mr. Abdalah Kileo is the first Tanzanian graduate of the WINS Academy module for Scientists, Technicians and Engineers. He currently studies for a master’s in Nuclear and Energy Safety Engineering at Fukui University in Japan.


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How do you intend to use WINS certification to advance nuclear security?As a professional who works with the nuclear industry, achieving an understanding of the regulatory framework within which the industry operates is incredibly important to me. Achieving also an understanding of how nuclear security programmes are governed and implemented provides me with an opportunity to contribute to this incredibly important topic.

What would you recommend to other professionals in the nuclear community who haven’t yet enrolled in the WINS Academy Programme?The WINS Academy nuclear security Foundation Module and the Executive Management Module provided me with a thorough and accessible overview of the critical aspects of nuclear security that are important to many who interface with nuclear technology. The course syllabus was very clear, very well structured and well resourced. There were also plenty of opportunities to consider deeply the consequences of different options available to nuclear professionals and executives when it comes to maintaining the security of their activities and facilities. I would happily recommend the WINS Academy Programme to other professionals in the nuclear industry.

SIMON GILLETT, UNITED KINGDOMMr. Simon Gillett is the Nuclear Liaison Manager at EDF UK and is studying for Masters degree in Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards, under Professor Laurence Williams, at UCLan, Lancashire, United Kingdom.


How do you intend to use WINS certification to advance nuclear security?My current position requires substantive knowledge and understanding of the main principles of nuclear security because I have to provide the general public with competent information on different aspects within this issue. The WINS Academy experience was extremely valuable in this regard for the accomplishment of assigned tasks at work.

What would you recommend to other professionals in the nuclear community who haven’t yet enrolled in the WINS Academy Programme?I would strongly encourage all experts from different domains, like academia or industry, which have relations to any aspects of nuclear security to enroll in the WINS Academy Programme. It will be an investment in your future successful career!

DMYTRO CHUMAK, UKRAINEMr. Dmytro Chumak is Head of the Information and Analytical Sector at the State Scientific and Technical Center for Nuclear and Radiation Safety in Kiev, Ukraine.


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JAMES IDOKO ABBAH, NIGERIAMr. James Idoko Abbah holds a master’s degree in Radiation and Health Physics from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He is a regulatory officer at the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority since 2009.

Certified Nuclear Security Professional (CNSP) with Specialisation in Science and Engineering for Nuclear Security

I have learned a lot through the WINS Certification in Science and Engineering for Nuclear Security and continue to regularly refer to the learning materials to guide me in my job. This course gave me the additional knowledge, exposure and confidence to perform my tasks better and differently. It opened my eyes to programmes and policies that enhance the nuclear security culture. Without a strong basis of beliefs and attitudes, an effective nuclear security culture will not exist. Above all, the course materials are very easy to follow through. I encourage every professional in the nuclear community to give it a try.

ADAMU ABDUL, NIGERIAMr. Adamu Abdul is Assistant Director at the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority.


My participation in the WINS Academy Certification programme was a worthy experience. The materials provided a comprehensive blend of theory and practice. I have about a decade of experience in regulatory oversight of nuclear and radiological facilities coupled with training in world class institutions, and this programme demonstrated to me the link between the two topics of SAFETY and SECURITY. In addition, I can now clearly see the roles STEs can play in enhancing security without compromising safety. I salute the WINS Academy for this wonderful effort; the programme will motivate STEs further and enhance their understanding of nuclear security!

AYODEJI ABIODUN, NIGERIAMr. Ayodeji Abiodun has a master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt and currently works at the Nuclear Power Plant Development Division, a Directorate in the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission.


I have always thought about nuclear security the traditional way—as the exclusive responsibility of the Security Department. But the uniqueness of the knowledge I gained from the WINS Academy e-learning courses not only changed my perspective about nuclear security, but also clarified my responsibility for nuclear security as an engineer. One key advantage of this course to newcomer countries like Nigeria is the opportunity to learn best practices in the nuclear industry, including how to cultivate and entrench Nuclear Security Culture from the beginning. The program also presents a chance to learn how to implement security by design to proposed facilities instead of costly (and potentially intrusive) retrofitting. If you have accountability for nuclear security and you have not participated in the WINS Academy Nuclear Security Program, I encourage you to do so. It is a worthwhile experience.

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NURUDDEEN ABUBAKAR, NIGERIA

Mr. Abubakar is working since 2007 as a Research Reactor Operator and a Technical Officer at the Centre for Energy Research and Training, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.


I intend to initially use the WINS certification I acquired to start sensitizing co-workers, other staff and students in my institute on the importance and practice of Nuclear Security Culture and adherence to it in all operations. This I intend to achieve through lectures, seminars and organisation of training programmes. I found that the best initial step to take in implementing the lessons learnt during the certification programme was to advocate for and support the formation of a Security Liaison Programme. In this respect, I have begun consultations and discussions with certified WINS members and colleagues in different sections of my organisation to formally form and sustain a Security Liaison Programme. The WINS Academy programme has become a model for changing the perception of the diverse stakeholders in the nuclear community about the existence of credible security threats and the need to integrate and continue to improve security culture in all operations. The programme clarifies and justifies the equalities, mutualisms and symbioses between safety and security.

MBET AKPANOWO, NIGERIAMr. Mbet Akpanowo is Assistant Chief Regulatory Officer in the Department of Nuclear Safety, Physical Security and Safeguards at the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority.


I have been largely involved in the oversight of physical security upgrades and the development of DBTs for high-risk nuclear and radiological materials and their facilities. The WINS Academy provided me a comprehensive overview of nuclear security and a good lesson learnt is that managing a complex nuclear security programme has gone beyond the traditional ‘guns, guards and gates’. Having successfully passed the certification exams, I will harness my knowledge as a scientist and nuclear regulator to ensure effective nuclear security within my organization and for facilities under the regulatory control of the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority. The knowledge gained through the WINS Academy programme is invaluable. Therefore, I wish to recommend it not only to security personnel or scientists, technicians and engineers but to all professionals in the nuclear industry worldwide. This is indeed one way of promoting a self-sufficient nuclear security culture worldwide.

EDWIN KIPKENVBOI CHESIRE, KENYAMr. Edwin Chesire is a Technical Officer at the Kenyan Nuclear Electricity Board.


Kenya is a newcomer country in nuclear power, and this programme helped me motivate colleagues charged with nuclear security responsibilities to join the WINS Academy. Since we are also a member of the Nuclear Security Coordination Centre (NSCC), this will really help us in our mandate to establish a robust regime of nuclear security in Kenya. My experience with WINS certification has been an inspirational moment of deeper understanding of the nuclear security subject. Thanks to its exceptional work, the WINS Academy is making nuclear security an important topic in the peaceful application of nuclear technology. As the first graduate from Kenya to successfully pass the Academy certification exams, I call upon all other persons mandated with the task of nuclear security or who are interested in nuclear security to start with the WINS Academy programme as of first importance. No other platform covers the multiple aspects of nuclear security in such a clear, easy and comprehensive way.

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ANYAEGBU CHAD CHINAEMELU, NIGERIAMr. Anyaegbu Chad Chinaemelu is a senior scientific officer at the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission. He has a master’s degree in nuclear and radiation physics.


WINS has exposed me to the world of nuclear security and I intend to further my studies and career in the field. With the assistance of WINS professionals I have concluded a study on the “Assessment of Nuclear Security Culture Assessment at Selected Nuclear and Radiological Facilities in Nigeria” with the intention of using my findings for nuclear security improvements at the relevant stakeholder organizations. As Nigeria plans to play a leading role in the development and sustenance of nuclear security in Africa, I have indicated my intention to my organization to assist and be developed as a resource person to impart nuclear security knowledge.

Since I have received WINS certification, I have been involved in the work of nuclear security committees in my organization.

AAKANCHHA DALUKA, INDIAMs. Aakanchha Daluka is a third year undergraduate student at the Department of Chemical Engineering of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India.

Certified Nuclear Security Professional (CNSP) with Specialisation in Science and Engineering for Nuclear Security

The WINS Academy is a one of a kind programme that focuses on the right areas and provides an amazing exposure into the real world scenario, and I intend to utilize what I learned to help improve conditions for stakeholders.

JAFARU MUSA EGIEYA, NIGERIAMr. Jafaru Musa Egieya is a scientific officer at the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission. He holds a master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering.


In the past four years since commencing my career in the nuclear industry, I have been working on safety related programmes. I never saw the need to engage in nuclear security. I always thought nuclear security should be the job of my colleagues who were formerly military or police personnel. Furthermore, I had the notion that security training programmes were not easily found or even freely available due to confidentiality clauses. These perceived notions all changed when I took and passed the WINS Academy Foundation module and the Scientists, Technicians and Engineers module. I encourage people from all over the world to participate in WINS Academy courses. The knowledge gained is well worth it!

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YOUNESS ESSERHIR EL FASSI, MOROCCOYouness Esserhir El Fassi has a master’s degree in Nuclear Techniques and Radiation Protection from the University of Ibn Tofail in Kenitra, Morocco.


Since 2010, Moroccan universities have started developing and incorporating nuclear security curricula in their educational programmes for nuclear scientists and engineers. I benefited from basic courses on nuclear security, and I had the opportunity to complete the WINS Academy programme for Scientists, Technicians and Engineers (STEs). I learned a lot of information, such as the international nuclear security instruments, the international and industry stakeholders, the interface between STEs and security and so forth. The WINS Academy has changed some of my beliefs and attitudes, specifically with regards to my responsibilities and the role that I have to play in nuclear security. It also raised my awareness in several topics, which gave me new perspectives about the nuclear security field. This is why I encourage all students who want to develop their careers in nuclear security to enroll in the WINS Academy.

MUHAMMAD BELLO GUSAU, NIGERIAMr. Muhammad Bello Gusau is a regulatory officer at the Nigeria Nuclear Regulatory Authority since 2011. He is currently pursuing a Master ‘s degree in Radiation Biophysics from Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria.


The WINS Academy Certification Programme has helped me understand that security is a mirror image of safety and that there is a need to encourage the cross-functional relationship between security personnel and their counterparts in the safety department in order to close the perceived gap between the two.For effective and efficient nuclear security management, I recommend that the relevant organizations promptly establish a structured interface between departments (if it is not already in existence) and ensure that their personnel meet regularly to share and resolve issues. I also recommend WINS Academy programmes for personnel who want to become specialists in the field of Nuclear Security.

MARK HERBERT, SOUTH AFRICADr. Mark Herbert is a senior lecturer in the Physics Department at the University of Western Cape in Bellville, South Africa.


The WINS Academy Programme for Scientists, Technicians and Engineers provided me with an opportunity to obtain certification in nuclear security. As of today in my workplace, this certification means that I have qualification and have authority to lecture on the topic of nuclear security. Doing this programme gave me a whole new perspective on nuclear security, i.e. nuclear security is not the responsibility of only the security department at a nuclear facility but of every worker at the facility. I hope that people involved with nuclear security from different organizations all over the world will consider doing the WINS Academy courses because it will make them aware of their role in their organization when it comes to nuclear security.

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YAKUBU VIVA IBRAHIM, NIGERIADr. Yakubu Viva Ibrahim is a reactor physicist at Ahmadu Bello University’s (ABU) Center for Energy Research and Training. He is also the very first graduate of the WINS Academy Programme, which he completed in July 2014.


Before taking the WINS Academy module, I never knew my role was critical for nuclear security issues at my facility. As I took those modules, my perspective was completely changed from safety consciousness to safety and security. It was clear to me that safety and security must be integrated at critical facilities. Nuclear/ radioactive materials need to be secured just as the heart is protected by the ribs from external objects. Imagine what happens to the heart without the ribs. Think of yourself as one of the many ribs to your facility. Your contribution to the security of your facility is vital. You can find out how to become the rib to your facilities in the WINS Academy Education Programme; get certified.

RONKE AYO-IMORU, NIGERIAMs. Ronke Ayo-Imoru is a scientific officer at the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission since 2009. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Port Harcourt.


I gained a lot in the program and have decided to put my knowledge to practice by encouraging my colleagues to participate in the WINS Academy. I believe it will greatly improve the nuclear security culture of my organization and even help in the present developmental stage of my country’s national nuclear power program. I found the WINS Academy Programme to be all embracing. It has helped in changing my perception about security as a whole.

SUNDAY JONAH, SOUTH AFRICAMr. Sunday Jonah is a professor at the Centre for Energy Research and Training, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.


Participation in the programme has deepened my knowledge of the nuclear security fundamentals needed to make our world more safe and secure in view of the ever changing threat, especially from non-state actors. I intend to embark on development of curriculum in nuclear security towards a certificate/diploma for scientists, technicians and engineers in stakeholder institutions in Nigeria and indeed the African region.

AYUBA W. KOFOWOROLA, NIGERIAAyuba W. Kofoworola is a Senior Technical Officer at the National Institute of Radiation Protection and Research, Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority.


In an emerging nuclear industry with many challenges, the WINS Academy has provided me with the opportunity to complement the training required as a stakeholder and helped to create an enabling environment for secured nuclear operation. I encourage my colleagues to take part in the WINS modules in order to be part of the team of professionals with the appropriate knowledge, skills, and attitudes for nuclear security. The nuclear industry requires competent professionals for a safe, secure and successful operation.

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TEBOGO G. KUPI, SOUTH AFRICAMr. Tebogo G. Kupi works as a radiation protection officer and lecturer of Radiation and the Environment course at North-West University, Republic of South Africa. He holds a master’s degree in Applied Radiation Science and Technology.


The WINS Academy certification in Science and Engineering for Nuclear Security has provided me with unique perspectives on safety and security development best practices, such as integrating safety, security and policy topics into physics, radiation science and nuclear engineering curriculum and the use of case studies to highlight the importance of nuclear security culture for technical experts. I will use the knowledge gained to design many excellent courses on nuclear security. I encourage experts from South Africa and other countries worldwide to participate in WINS Academy courses. The course is particularly helpful in gaining a deeper understanding of current nuclear security challenges and best practices. The knowledge gained from this course changed my beliefs—from a sole focus on safety at critical facilities to the need for integrating safety, security and safeguards.

AYOADE KUYE, NIGERIADr. Ayoade Kuye holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and has almost 30 years of experience in teaching process engineering. He currently works for the Centre for Nuclear Energy Studies at the University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria.


As an engineer, I used to feel that security is the primary responsibility of the armed forces and that my business was to ensure smooth operation of plant processes. Of course, security was not part of the curriculum when I was in the university, rather the emphasis was on safety. The WINS Academy Programme has taught me that safety and security are indeed interrelated and complimentary to each other. It also changed my narrow perception of security. I now understand that security issues should be considered at every stage in the plant lifecycle, starting with the conceptual and design stages. As a teacher, I have learnt a lot from the structure of the course material. And as an administrator whose responsibility includes the setting up of nuclear engineering research laboratories, the programme has widened my understanding of the requirements that need to be put in place to ensure the security and safety of materials and personnel.

TAHA LAGHOUAZI, MOROCCOMr. Taha Laghouazi is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Ibn Tofail in Kenitra, Morocco. He is currently the president of the University’s INMM Student Chapter.


I learned lot from the WINS Academy Programme, starting from who are the different stakeholders and their responsibilities and the history of nuclear energy and security issues throughout the process of fuel fabrication. I got the opportunity to learn about the many international institutions and the international instruments as well. In addition I was able to understand how to integrate safety and security in an organization. This Certification was a great achievement for me and my colleagues in our INMM Student Chapter at the University of Ibn Tofail. I highly encourage students and personnel working in nuclear sectors to enroll in the WINS Academy in order to benefit from the course and keep the world safe and secure.

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JEREMIAH MBAZOR, NIGERIAMr. Jeremiah Mbazor is a scientific officer at the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission since 2010. He is currently attending the Kpeco International Nuclear Graduate School in Ulsan, Korea.


The prospects the WINS Academy programme offers are imperative and futuristic. The systematic outline of the course content across relevant themes makes for a balanced learning curve. The content is not overly technical, but it engages all faculties of the mind towards practical application. The materials can be useful for diagnosis and troubleshooting of security apparatus in many organisations, especially with the global rise in cyber-attacks on industrial and governmental network infrastructure.

ASHISH MANI MISHRA, INDIAMr. Ashish Mani Mishra is pursuing a PhD in Energy Science and Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology of Bombay, India.


I studied the WINS Academy programme coincident with the US Partnership for Nuclear Security’s Nuclear Security Training Series in 2015. Based on the experience I gained, I can say that the materials provided me a comprehensive blend of theory and practice. These courses taught to me the link between Safety and Security. In addition, I can now clearly see the roles Scientists, Technicians and Engineers can play in enhancing security without compromising safety. The insight provided by the WINS Academy Certification Programme changed my mind-set. I intend to use it in assuring greater security and safety of any facility I’ll work in in the future.

AWODI NGBEDE, NIGERIA Mr. Awodi Ngbede is a Scientific Officer at the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) and currently works in the nuclear power plant development directorate. He holds a Master’s degree in Nuclear science.


Before the WINS certification experience, I had always seen Nuclear Security as the sole responsibility of the security department but that notion has changed with the experience gained in the certification programme. I will now contribute my quota in the development of policies and strategies for the Nigerian nuclear programme. I also advise and ensure the full implementation of the WINS best practice guides in all nuclear facility and installations.

Nuclear security is the responsibility of all stakeholders, so I will advise all nuclear professionals to enrol in the WINS certification programme, the experience will be valuable.

INNOCENT OCHEME, NIGERIAMr. Innocent Ocheme is Principal Scientific Officer at the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission.


The WINS Academy Certification Programme has indeed catalysed a revolutionary nuclear industrial paradigm shift that concerns in-depth awareness and a positive attitude change among stakeholders towards the strategic twin necessity of safety and security.

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DIM UDOCHUKWU ODERA, NIGERIAMr. Dim Udochukwu Odera has a master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Massachusetts and specializes in depletion and related calculations.


My home country, Nigeria, has an experienced workforce that spans almost every facet of interest to nuclear engineering. There has been a push to adopt nuclear as a source of base load power supply. However, this will be facilitated if Nigeria is able to prove to the international stakeholders that it not only has the technical knowhow but also a proper understanding of how to implement a flexible and effective security and safety model. The advice given to me by the director of Integrated Nuclear Security and Safeguards Laboratory (INSSL) at the University Of Massachusetts, Lowell, to take the WINS Academy course will stand as some of the best in my career. The course revealed to me amongst other things the broad scope of the nuclear fuel cycle, some of the vulnerabilities that exist in it, and how these can be catered for by implementing some of the guidance supplied by the IAEA and WINS.

The WINS Academy Programme is a unique opportunity for experts in different areas and from countries around the world to broaden their knowledge base on a number of topics related to nuclear; these can then be extended in practice to their various organizations. I would encourage every practicing nuclear engineer to participate in the WINS Academy courses.

DAVID OLANIYI , NIGERIAMr. David Olaniyi is a Regulatory Officer at the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority.


The knowledge I gained from WINS academy courses has brought me to realise that security is the responsibility of all and should be integrated with safety. The WINS certification is an eye opener for all the professionals in the nuclear industry. Therefore, I recommend it to all for effective nuclear security.

FESTUS OTUNOMO, NIGERIAMr. Festus Abayomi is a regulator with the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority.


I have gained a broader insight from the WINS Academy Course. The courses have been a positive experience for me because they provided me with new perspectives about the Nuclear Security field. I would like to thank all the WINS Academy Team for an interesting programme, which has improved my knowledge, skills, and experience and given me the ability to make a strong contribution to my organization’s security programme. I personally encourage individuals who want to build their careers in the nuclear industry to start the WINS Academy.

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ISA SAMBO, NIGERIAMr. Isa Sambo is a regulator with the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority.


I am a physicist and radiation safety professional with experience in the development and implementation of a national regulatory programme. I believe that WINS Certification will improve my ability to control radiation sources, in particular inspection, emergency preparedness and response, and the training and development of regulations and guides.

I feel very privileged to be part of an experience like WINS Academy Certification in Science and Engineering for Nuclear Security because the study of nuclear security is not covered in traditional science and engineering curricula. The course gave me a better understanding of current and emerging issues related to nuclear security, such as the need for stakeholder involvement and the integration of safety, security, and safeguards for a better security regime.

I encourage stakeholders in nuclear matters to enroll in WINS Academy programmes as part of their career development. It is critical for leadership to consistently communicate, plan, practice and work together to achieve commonly-identified goals to increase safety and security and to manage security as a strategic risk across the entire organization. It is also time to depart from the traditional approach to security as an isolated entity to a modern approach to security that integrates it with other all other aspects of the organisation.

REUBEN JOSEPH SOJA, NIGERIAMr. Soja Reuben Joseph is a Regulatory Officer at the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority.


As a Regulatory Officer, the knowledge and experience gained from the WINS Academy Certification Programme will greatly help me in promoting the security of nuclear materials and their associate facilities and activities in my home country. One way of achieving this is through the organization of in-house seminars workshops and group discussions on the subject. Earning the WINS certification is valuable for my career development and has helped me to do my job more efficiently.

I recommend that every professional working in the Nuclear Community enrol in the WINS Academy Programme. This is important in order to change the traditional belief and perception that security is the responsibility of only a limited number of individuals in a facility.

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JIMOH LATEEF TAIYE, NIGERIAOver the last 4 years, Mr. Jimoh Lateef Taiye has been working as a Regulatory officer at the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority. He holds a Master of Science in Applied Geophysics.


I have come to realize after the certification in WINS (Foundation module & STE) that security is everybody’s business and more so if you work within the nuclear industry. Part of my primary responsibility is the oversight function of radiological installations. The knowledge gained through the WINS certification has improved the quality of my assessment of these installations in respect of security, thus ensuring increased control and security of radiation sources possessed within these installations. The Nuclear industry contributes significantly, through peaceful applications, to health, peace and prosperity throughout the world. For the continuous survival and growth of the Industry, nuclear security is crucial and should therefore be the business of all stakeholders. The WINS Academy programme is an opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge required for the promotion and implementation of best practices for nuclear security. I recommend this programme for any organization or individual who play a role in the promotion or implementation of an effective nuclear security regime.

URVASHI RATHORE, INDIA Ms. Urvashi Rathore is a graduate student in Nuclear Science and Technology from Mody University in India.


The WINS certification program has enhanced my knowledge for nuclear security in various aspects. My perspective towards nuclear security has totally changed and the knowledge acquired will help me in my future PhD research in the field of nuclear security. I encourage everyone who is associated with this field or who wants to know more about nuclear security to undertake the WINS certification programme to widen their knowledge and skills.

MOHAMMED UTOOM, JORDANMr. Mohammed Utoom is Head of the Workplace Radiation Protection Department at the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission. He is also a Radiation Protection and Safety Officer. He has a master’s degree in Nuclear Physics from the University of Jordan.


I’m preparing to start a radiation protection course - level one, and I will include a presentation in the program about Nuclear Security and Safeguards. I advise all professionals and stockholders to attend WINS academy courses to be familiar with nuclear security in a correct way.

JOHN NUHU VANDI, CANADACertification in Science and Engineering for Nuclear Security Mr. John Nuhu Vandi works in the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission.


WINS certification should be a requirement for who wants to have a career in the Nuclear Industry. This is a must do programme for all industry stakeholders.

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EDWARD WALLER, CANADAMr. Edward Waller is a professor and the Acting Dean at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. He also has a background in Health Physics, Emergency Response and CBRN issues.


The importance of nuclear security, in the global sense, has been underscored through the Nuclear Security Summits, and the issue of qualifications of personnel in nuclear security is very important. The WINS Academy certification programme is the first global initiative in providing a common knowledge assessment in nuclear security topical areas. It provides enhanced credibility in the field of nuclear security; it also provides a basis for developing State demonstrable competence programs in nuclear security.

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