Hans-Peter Vierstraete

Hans-Peter Vierstraete is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the fields of testing, inspection, and nuclear services. Currently, Hans-Peter serves as the Head of Testing & Inspection and Director of NDT/Advanced NDT at DEKRA since February 2019. Prior to this role, Hans-Peter was the Manager of Nuclear Services at NRG from June 2018 to January 2019, overseeing in-service inspections, fuel management, decommissioning, and laboratory services. Hans-Peter's earlier roles include Location Manager at DEKRA Incos GmbH and DEKRA MTI Arnhem from November 2014 to May 2018, and Manager of NRG In-Service Inspections from January 1998 to October 2014, where responsibilities included leading mechanized NDT inspections as a senior engineer. Hans-Peter began a professional journey in post-irradiation research at KEMA, contributing to research on fuel assemblies from January 1990 to December 1998.