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Celebrating the Legacy of Sigvard Eklund: A Pioneer in Nuclear Technology

Explore the remarkable achievements of Sigvard Eklund (1911-2000) - from his early beginnings in Kiruna to leading the IAEA. Learn about his impactful contributions to nuclear research and his influence on future generations.

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Celebrating the Legacy of Sigvard Eklund: A Pioneer in Nuclear Technology

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  1. The Sigvard Eklund Prize

  2. Sigvard Eklund 1911-2000 • Born in Kiruna 1911 • PhD at Uppsala University 1946 • Docent at KTH 1946 • Director of the Reactor Division and headof Research at AB Atomenergi • Led the workofconstructing R1 at KTH • Organised the 2nd Atoms for Peace Conference 1957 • Director General of the IAEA 1961-1981

  3. Best PhD thesis Klas Jareteg Chalmers University of Technology ”Development of fine-mesh methodologies for coupled calculations in Light WaterReactors”

  4. Best Master thesis Anna Benarosch KTH Royal Institute of Technology “DevelopmentofU3Si2 pellets for LWR applications”

  5. Best Bachelor thesis Daniel Karlsson KTH Royal Institute of Technology “Optimization of VASP simulations relating to radiation damage in materials”

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