Professor Gregg Butler
Biography
Gregg Butler was a member of the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management from 2012 to 2019.
is Co-Director of Integrated Decision Management Ltd, Head of Strategic Assessment for the Dalton Nuclear Institute at the University of Manchester.
Gregg has a BSc and PhD in metallurgy from Swansea University, and over 50 years’ experience in the nuclear industry, having worked in most parts of the fuel cycle, in research and development, planning, commercial, plant operations, plant and site management and director roles. He was a member of the Radioactive Waste Management Advisory Committee from 1994 to 2004.
Current research interests include generic feasibility assessment of nuclear systems, plutonium use, the sustainability of nuclear power and its regulation, and effectiveness of decision making methodologies in bringing 54 robust conclusions to be reached taking account of economics, regulatory outcomes, and stakeholder views and values.
Current term of office ends: 30 November 2019
Previous roles in government
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Member, CoRWM