Mike Franovich
Mr. Michael X. Franovich is the Deputy Office Director for Engineering; Technical Programs in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, bringing more than 35 years of leadership in nuclear safety and regulatory policy. He provides executive leadership and enterprise strategic direction for engineering safety analysis, probabilistic risk assessment, and the technical bases supporting reactor licensing and oversight. His portfolio includes accident consequence analysis, radiation protection, fire protection, and external hazards, helping guide the agency’s technical priorities and regulatory framework. He represents the United States on the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Nuclear Safety Standards Committee.
Mr. Franovich previously served as Acting Deputy Office Director for Reactor Programs and Director of the Division of Risk Assessment, and led the Japan Lessons-Learned Division, strengthening nuclear plant resilience following the Fukushima accident. He holds degrees in nuclear engineering and reliability engineering and is a recipient of the 2023 Presidential Rank Award.
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