Dr. Yong has B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Nuclear Engineering with over 30 years of professional experience in the areas of radiological engineering, nuclear safety, nuclear and hazardous waste management, environmental remediation, and special nuclear materials disposition. He has worked extensively at U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories and facilities across the United States, as well as several commercial nuclear power plants. Additionally, Dr. Yong has served as a consultant to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and major corporations in the nuclear and environmental industries. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors for Waste Management Symposia and the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, and he serves on the Board of Trustees for the Guitar Foundation of America.
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