Human Factor in Nuclear Security

Dr. Igor Khripunov joined the Center for International Trade and Security (formerly the Center for East-West Trade Policy) at the University of Georgia in 1992 and served until July 2018 as a Distinguished Fellow and Director with the Center as well as an Adjunct Professor for the University of Georgia s School of Public and International Affairs. He was also Editor-in-Chief of the 1540 Compass, a journal published between 2012 and 2017 in cooperation with the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs. He is a nonresident fellow at the Stimson Center, USA, and consultant for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

His main expertise is the role of the human factor in maintaining stable safety and security at critical infrastructure facilities. In this capacity, Igor Khripunov extensively collaborated with the UN Office for Disarmament Affaires, UN Specialized Agencies, NATO Science for Peace and Security Program, and other international organizations. He participated in developing and validating several IAEA guidance documents in the nuclear security series.

He received the 2024 Award for long-term and noteworthy contributions to nuclear security culture from the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (NMM).