Dr. Rodney Busquim has over 25 years of experience in nuclear field. Since June 2024, he has been the Head of the Information Management Section at the IAEA Division of Nuclear Security. Since joining the IAEA in 2020, he has made significant contributions to the development and implementation of programmes that enhance Member States’ nuclear security regimes, with a focus on information and computer security, including for small modular reactors.

Prior to joining the IAEA, Dr. Busquim held several senior leadership positions in the Brazilian Government’s Nuclear Program, where he was responsible for large-scale and technologically complex projects as project manager, technical supervisor and team leader. His last position was that of Technical Superintendent of the Navy Technological Center in São Paulo, where he was responsible for designing, researching, engineering, and licensing of nuclear facilities, including a prototype nuclear reactor and fuel cycle facilities.

In addition to his professional experience, Dr. Busquim has had extensive academic experience, including as a Research Affiliate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he focused on nuclear systems, modeling and simulation, and instrumentation and control. He was also an assistant professor at the Anglo-American University in Brazil, teaching computer science, including artificial intelligence. He holds two master’s degrees from the MIT, in Nuclear Engineering and Systems Engineering, as well as a PhD degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Sao Paulo, which was completed in cooperation with MIT.

Dr. Rodney Busquim is widely recognized for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the field of nuclear security and engineering. He has published about 40 scientific papers, and his career has been marked by a strong commitment to the advancement of nuclear security, nuclear safety and engineering, both in practical applications and academic research.