Atomic Energy Organization of Iran
Iranian government agency From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Iranian government agency From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) is the main Iranian government agency responsible for operating nuclear energy and nuclear fuel cycle installations in Iran. AEOI is the primary organization responsible for nuclear technology research and development activities in Iran.[1] AEOI was involved in formerly undeclared nuclear activities including enrichment facilities at Fordow and Natanz.[2]
The AEOI flag | |
| Established | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Type | Organization |
| Legal status | Active |
| Headquarters | North Karegar Avenue, Tehran, Iran |
Head | Mohammad Eslami |
| Website | www.aeoi.org.ir |
AEOI's headquarters are in the northern Amir Abad district in Tehran, but it has facilities throughout the country. The current head of AEOI is Mohammad Eslami, who replaced Ali Akbar Salehi on 29 August 2021.[3] About 40% of Iranian scientists in the nuclear industry are women.[4]
AEOI Head Mohammed Eslami said in July 2023 that Iran planned to build nuclear power plants generating 20 GW in Khuzestan, Bushehr, Sistan, Hormozgan, and Baluchistan.[5]
There are thirteen atomic energy highschools and primary elementary schools.[6]
| # | President | Years |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akbar Etemad | 1974–1979 |
| Fereydun Sahabi (Acting) | 1979–1981 | |
| 2 | Reza Amrollahi | 1981–1997 |
| 3 | Gholam Reza Aghazadeh | 1997–2009 |
| 4 | Ali Akbar Salehi | 2009–2010 |
| Mohammad Ahmadian (Acting) | 2010–2011 | |
| 5 | Fereydoon Abbasi | 2011–2013 |
| 6 | Ali Akbar Salehi (second term) | 2013–2021 |
| 7 | Mohammad Eslami | 2021–present |
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