Dr. Yousry Gohar Senior Nuclear Engineer Section Manager of Applied Physics and Nuclear Data Section

Dr. Gohar is a senior nuclear engineer and section manager in the Nuclear Engineering Division of Argonne National Laboratory. His experience includes the development and design of fusion and fission reactor components, design and analysis of nuclear systems, nuclear technology development, and computer code development. He has coordinated design activities and nuclear technology developments in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Russia.

Dr. Gohar researched and lectured at the Atomic Energy Establishment of Egypt, Alexandria University of Egypt, Cairo University of Egypt, American University in Cairo, and University of Wisconsin in Madison. In 1977, he joined Argonne National Laboratory where he has held various national and international technical and coordinating positions. From 1992 to 1998, he represented the US DOE at the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Joint Central Team in Garching (Germany), where he was the group leader for the first wall/blanket/shield design and development. He served as a member and chairman of different national and international workshops and technical committees. He published about 300 articles in scientific journals and technical reports.