The CEA is the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission ("Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives"​). It is a public body established in October 1945 by General de Gaulle. A leader in research, development and innovation, the CEA mission statement has two main objectives: To become the leading technological research organization in Europe and to ensure that the nuclear deterrent remains effective in the future.

The CEA is active in four main areas: low-carbon energies, defense and security, information technologies and health technologies. In each of these fields, the CEA maintains a cross-disciplinary culture of engineers and researchers, building on the synergies between fundamental and technological research.

The civilian programs of the CEA received 49% of their funding from the French government, and 30% from external sources (partner companies and the European Union).
The CEA had a budget of 4,3 billion euros.

The CEA is based in ten research centers in France, each specializing in specific fields. The laboratories are located in the Paris region, the Rhône-Alpes, the Rhône valley, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, Aquitaine, Central France and Burgundy. The CEA benefits from the strong regional identities of these laboratories and the partnerships forged with other research centers, local authorities and universities.

Nuclear

Renewable Energy

Michael Roukes

Béchir Jarraya

Xavier Perrette

Muriel Bories

Fabrizio Rossi

Arnaud Gaultier

Patrick Baldit

Stéphanie Geret

Penalva Jean Michel

Cyril Moitrier

Nicolas Bédouin

The Leadership Team at the CEA directs and oversees the organization's strategic initiatives across its primary research areas: low-carbon energies, defense and security, information technologies, and health technologies. This team, composed of high-level executives and specialized directors, ensures alignment with CEA's mission to advance technological research and maintain nuclear deterrence. Their responsibilities include international relations, strategic partnerships, digital transformation, financial management, and operational efficiency, driving innovation and securing funding while fostering collaboration with research centers, local authorities, and universities.

Leadership Team

Research and Development

Laboratory Management Team

Engineering and Technical Management

Leadership Team

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Research and Development

Laboratory Management Team

Engineering and Technical Management