Luis Fernando Salas Tapia, currently pursuing doctoral studies at the University of Tokyo, is conducting research on the production of radioisotopes for medical use.

The Physics Engineering graduate from the University of Cauca, Luis Fernando Salas Tapia, participated from June 22 to 26 in the 32nd International Conference on Nuclear Engineering, held in Weihai, China, where he presented his research article “Initial calculations of neutronics, neutron energy and neutron flux spectrum at Joyo fast reactor MK-IV core for radioisotope production purpose.” This study is of great significance and relevance to the field of medicine.

Luis Fernando Salas Tapia is undertaking his PhD at the University of Tokyo, Japan, in the field of Nuclear Engineering, where he represented the institution with an oral presentation and his research on neutron behavior inside Japan’s Joyo fast reactor, exploring the potential of using this reactor for the production of medical radioisotopes, such as Actinium-225 (Ac-225).

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The engineer graduated from the University of Cauca in 2016, with a thesis related to nuclear medicine carried out at the Valle de Lili Clinic. From 2019 to 2022, he lived in Harbin, China, where he earned a scholarship for his Master’s studies in Nuclear Energy Engineering, which he successfully completed.

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The International Conference on Nuclear Engineering (ICONE) is the world’s leading conference on nuclear reactor technology. This event brings together professionals from industry, government, and academia worldwide, who meet each year to present and discuss cutting-edge technical issues and solutions to the challenges facing the nuclear industry. Through its student program, ICONE also fosters the development of future professionals in nuclear energy.

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