Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute
The Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute is a special ranked scientific organization under the Ministry of Science and Technology, of which function is to assist Minister to perform duties including basic research, application and deployment of research results in the field of atomic energy, technical support for governmental management on atomic energy, radiation and nuclear safety, education and training in the field
Functions & Duties
FunctionVietnam Atomic Energy Institute is a special ranked scientific organization under the Ministry of Science and Technology, of which its function is to assist the Minister to perform duties including basic research, application and deployment of research results in the field of atomic energy, technical support for governmental management on atomic energy, radiation and nuclear safety, education and training in the field.
Duty
1. To provide professional insights to the formulation of state directions, policies, strategies, planning and projects for atomic energy development in Vietnam, and participate in the establishment of legal and regulatory documents related to atomic energy;
2. To conduct fundamental research in the field of nuclear science and technology;
3. To implement national science and technology projects in the area of nuclear energy; to appraise comprehensively projects and programs in the area of nuclear energy as required;
4. To play the role as an independent organization that provides technical support at national level in quality control, quality assessment for construction, devices, nuclear safety and security assurance, as well as environmental protection in assisting the nuclear power plant programme;
5. To study and develop the application of nuclear techniques and radiation technology in various economic and industrial fields of the country;
6. To research, adopt, master and develop science and technology related to nuclear power plant construction and operation;
7. To conduct postgraduate education and training activities for technical staff of atomic energy field;
8. To convey science and technology services; transfer research achievements to mass production; develop and manufacture research achievements on experimental scale;
9. To organize investment business, import and export in the area of atomic energy;
10. To provide consultancy services on: project planning, supervision and verification, evaluation of design files and cost estimates of investment programs and projects as well as construction works in the field of atomic energy according to the provisions of law.
11. To perform the cooperation and collaboration with different organizations, individuals, both domestically and internationally, in terms of R&D, education and training in the field of nuclear energy.
History
26/4/1976: Establishment of Dalat Nuclear Research Institute under the State Committee of Science and Technology23/2/1979: Establishment of Nuclear Research Institute under the direct management of the Prime Minister
20/3/1984: Inauguration of the restoration and expansion of Dalat Nuclear Reactor –The Reactor was put into operation
11/6/1984: Nuclear Research Institute was renamed National Atomic Energy Commission under the direct direction of Chairman of Council of Ministers
11/3/1986: Establishment of Hanoi Irradiation Center
21/1/1991: Establishment of Institute for Technology of Radioactive Waste and Rare Elements and Institute for Nuclear Science and Technology
22/7/1991: Inauguration of Hanoi Irradiation Center
11/6/1991: Establishment of Center for Nuclear Technique Ho Chi Minh City
13/9/1993: National Atomic Energy Commission was renamed Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment
26/2/1998: Inauguration of Ho Chi Minh City Irradiation Installation
14/2/2000: Establishment of Research and Development Center for Radiation Technology
06/5/2002: Establishment of Technology Application and Development Company
17/4/2007: Establishment of Center for Application of Nuclear Technique in Industry
26/8/2008: Establishment of Center for Non- Destructive Evaluation
02/12/2010: Establishment of Nuclear Training Center
06/01/2016: The Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute is a special-class scientific and technological organization under the Ministry of Science and Technology
Organizational Structures
Headquarter1. Administration and Personal
2. Department of Planning and R&D Management
3. Department of International Co-Operation
Nuclear Power & Technical Supports
1. Institute for Nuclear Science and Technique
2. Institute for Technology of Radioactive and Rare Elements
3. Nuclear Research Institute
4. Nuclear Training Center
Applicants Of Radioisotopes
1. Center for Nuclear Techniques in Ho Chi Minh City
2. Center for Application of Nuclear Technique in Insdustry
3. Research and Development Center for Radiation Technology
4. Ha Noi Irradiation Center
5. Center of Nondestructive Evaluation