The CNEA presented its new authorities, with experts and technicians in the most important areas of the sector

Meanwhile, the area of Nuclear Applications in Health is now led by Néstor Abel Pérez Baliño, a cardiologist with experience in both clinical and public management, including roles such as Deputy Minister of Health of the Nation.

In the area of Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Luis Eduardo López, a geologist with experience in raw material exploration and connections with international organizations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), where he has held representative roles, was appointed.

The National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA) presented its new authorities for the most important positions in the sector, as part of an internal reconfiguration process aimed at aligning its operations with the guidelines of the Argentine Nuclear Policy 2026.

The presentation took place during the first cabinet meeting led by the president of the agency, Martín Porro, alongside officials from the Secretariat of Nuclear Affairs.

The meeting included the participation of the Secretary of Nuclear Affairs, Federico Ramos Napoli; the Undersecretary of Nuclear Policies, Ayelén Giomi; and the legal advisor of the Secretariat, Melina Díaz. There, the strategic objectives defined by the Government of Javier Milei were reviewed, and the next operational steps for the agency were outlined.

“This morning at the CNEA headquarters, we held the first Cabinet meeting with the new Area Managers who are joining the team following the changes we have been promoting in this agency,” Porro stated in an official communication.

In this context, he highlighted the profile of the new team of experts and technicians: “I am deeply proud of the excellent professional and specialized team we have assembled, and I would like to highlight their experience and wish each of them the best in their management.”

The new authorities

The appointments cover central areas for the Argentine nuclear development. In Nuclear Energy, Pablo Katz, an industrial engineer with two decades of experience in the sector, was appointed, who participated in projects such as the dry storage of spent fuels from Atucha I and II, as well as in the life extension of the Atucha I Nuclear Power Plant.

In Research and Development of Large Projects, María Magdalena Villaverde, a doctor in Chemical Engineering with a background in nuclear safety at the Bariloche Atomic Center, where she worked on severe accident analysis and engineering system integration, took over.