OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Franco Michel-Sendis is a Senior Nuclear Technology and Fuel Cycle Specialist at the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency since September 2010, with expertise in advanced nuclear technologies, small modular reactors, and data-driven analyses. Key roles include serving as Scientific Secretary to various scientific committees, leading Fuel Cycle activities, and overseeing the Nuclear Data Service with a focus on data governance, user needs, and international collaboration. Previous positions include Postdoctoral Researcher at CEA Saclay, where Franco contributed to the MEGAPIE Project, and PhD Candidate at CNRS Institut de Physique Nucléaire, investigating innovative nuclear reactors. Academic credentials include an Executive Master in Management and Technology Innovation from École Polytechnique, a PhD in Nuclear and Reactor Physics from Université Paris-Saclay, and a Master’s degree in Fundamental Physics from Sorbonne Université.