Atomic Energy Organization of Iran
Iranian government agency
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI, Persian: سازمان انرژی اتمی) is the main Iranian government agency responsible for operating nuclear energy and nuclear fuel cycle installations in Iran. The AEOI is the primary organization responsible for nuclear technology research and development activities in Iran. The AEOI was involved in formerly undeclared nuclear activities including enrichment facilities at Fordow and Natanz.
The AEOI's headquarters are in the northern Amir Abad district in Tehran, but it has facilities throughout Iran. The current head of the AEOI is Mohammad Eslami, who replaced Ali Akbar Salehi on 29 August 2021. By 2024, Iran's nuclear industry sector employed more than 25,000 specialists, of which around 40% were women.
Nuclear power plans
In July 2023, the AEOI Head Mohammed Eslami said that Iran planned to build nuclear power plants generating 20 GW in Khuzestan, Bushehr, Sistan, Hormozgan, and Baluchistan.
Schools
There are thirteen atomic energy highschools and primary elementary schools.
Research centers
Photonics and quantum technologies institute. Formerly a laser research center, created in 1976.
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