Radiochemistry and Isotope Production (UNIPV)

Radiochemistry and Isotope Production (UNIPV)

Date:

09.11.2026 – 12.11.2026 (4 working days)

Venue:

L.E.N.A., Pavia, Italy

Organizer:

University of Pavia (UNIPV), Italy, under the management of the European Nuclear Experimental Educational Platform (ENEEP) and in cooperation with the European Nuclear Educational Network (ENEN)

Language:

English

Purpose:

The ENEEP course Radiochemistry and Isotopes Production is intended for people interested in gaining experience in the field of reactor-produced radioisotopes. The purpose of the course is to provide a theoretical and experimental overview of the development of a new process for the production of new isotopes of interest. Students will learn the basics of the design of the radioisotopes production process in a research reactor, in detail:

  • The evaluation of the facility characteristics, such as available irradiation position channels, neutron spectra or flux, and irradiation conditions.
  • The conditions for the theoretical estimation of radioisotope activity.
  • The target sample selection and preparation.
  • Related radiation protection and safety procedures.
  • Related radioisotope recovery and labeling activities, and gamma spectrometry of the irradiated samples.
  • Quality assurance introduction to radioisotope production processes.

The knowledge acquired during the course will provide students with the theoretical and experimental bases in order to be able to apply what has been learned to other similar production/research centres or where radioisotope production is part of more complex contexts.

Participants’ qualifications:

The course is aimed at students in master’s degree programs and early Ph.D. students majoring in nuclear engineering. It is also suitable for students studying various engineering majors, such as power, mechanical, and electrical engineering, with future assignments in nuclear curricula.

Course program:

  • Monday, 09.11.2026
    • Welcome, course opening, pre-test.
    • Presentations, visit to the LENA facility.
  • Tuesday, 10.11.2026
    • Exercise I – Theory & simulation behind radioisotope production.
    • Exercise II - Feasibility assessment as the choice of the target, irradiation position, and evaluation of production curves.
  • Wednesday, 11.11.2026
    • Exercise III - Measurement of flux parameters in a nuclear reactor facility.
    • Exercise IV - Separation of a selected radioisotope, evaluation of produced activity and target recovery.
  • Thursday, 12.11.2026
    • Exercise V - Quality assurance of the produced isotope and Laboratory facilities for processing.
    • Take-aways, Post-test, Collection of feedback.

The course fee for participants from non-EU countries or non-eligible ENEN countries is 1,000 € without TAX. The course fee includes course materials, full access to all exercises, and online tutoring before and after the course. The course fee does not include accommodation, per diem, or transportation of the participants.

The minimum number of total participants to open a course is 4. If the number of eligible applications exceeds the maximum allowed for the course, an additional course might be opened.

Course directors:

Andrea Salvini (UNIPV)

Contact person:

Andrea Salvini (UNIPV)

Jakub Lüley (ENEEP)

Course fee, fellowship:

The course fee for participants from non-EU countries or non-eligible ENEN countries is 1,250 € without TAX. The course fee includes course materials, full access to all exercises, and online tutoring before and after the course. The course fee does not include accommodation, per diem, or transportation of the participants.

The minimum number of total participants to open a course is 4. If the number of eligible applications exceeds the maximum allowed for the course, an additional course might be opened.

Application deadline:

July 04, 2026, 23.59 CET

Application Procedure:

To apply to the course, the applicant should fill in the ENEEP APPLICATION FORM and submit the following documents:

  • filled-in application form,
  • curriculum vitae,
  • motivation letter

The ENEEP evaluation committee will inform all applicants about the results of the application procedure by July 11, 2026, at 23.59 CET.