ENS Elects Michèle Coeck As New President

The European Nuclear Society (ENS) is pleased to announce the election of Dr Michèle Coeck as its new President, who assumes her duties on 1st April 2026, replacing the incumbent President, Dr Eng. Stefano Monti, continuing to support the ENS Secretariat as an active Past President till the end of this mandate.

Moreover, two members of the Board of Directors, Thomas Wiese and Jiri Duspiva, have been elected Vice Presidents, ready to actively support the new President in her term. Congratulations!

Dr. Coeck brings decades of experience in nuclear science, education, and international collaboration to this role. She currently serves as Senior Expert in Nuclear Education and Training, Capacity Building, and Science Communication at SCK CEN (ENS Corporate Member), where she has played a pivotal role in strengthening nuclear competencies at national and international levels.

Michèle holds a PhD in Physics from KU Leuven, where her research focused on neutron irradiation effects in silicon. She began her career at SCK CEN in the Radiation Protection Department, contributing to radiation dosimetry research and managing the Nuclear Calibrations Laboratory.

A key milestone in her career was the establishment of a dedicated group for communication, education, and knowledge management in 2006, which later evolved into the SCK CEN Academy. Under her leadership, the Academy has become an internationally recognised platform supporting nuclear education, training, and capacity building.

Her strong international engagement is reflected in her active roles within major organisations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency, the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency, and the European Nuclear Education Network. She also contributed significantly to ENS activities, notably as Chair of the ENS Task Force on Education, Training and Knowledge Management.

With her strong commitment to education, communication, and capacity building, Dr Coeck is well-positioned to lead ENS in addressing the growing need for nuclear expertise across Europe and beyond.

ENS looks forward to working with Michèle in advancing its mission to promote nuclear science and technology, foster collaboration, and support the next generation of nuclear professionals.