Japan Nuclear Energy Agency (JAEA) has been established on 1st October 2005, with the merger of Japan Nuclear Cycle Development Institute (JNC) and Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute (JAERI). With this merger as a turning point, "Nuclear Nonproliferation Science & Technology Center, NPSTC" is newly established within JAEA to contribute to development of nuclear material management technology in Japan, and also to contribute to strengthening international nuclear nonproliferation regimes.

JAEA/NPSTC conducts development of advanced Safeguards technology, transparency technology for the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and research on the future proliferation resistant nuclear fuel cycle. NPSTC collaborates with other R&D divisions in JAEA, as well as supports nuclear material management and transportation at JAEA facilities. Based on Japanese government's requirements JAEA/NPSTC also provides technical support for surplus plutonium disposition, operates international monitoring stations for CTBT verification, and develops ultra-trace analysis for detections of un-authorized nuclear activities.

In addition, JAEA/NPSTC conducts policy research and investigation on such topics as advanced Safeguards systems and nuclear transparency in the Asian region, based on its technical knowledge and experience, while establishing close relationships with related domestic and international organizations. In order to contribute to human resources development in this field, JAEA/NPSTC sends visiting professors to the School of Engineering of The University of Tokyo.

We look forward to a continuing and successful relationship with you in the future.

October 2005
Masao Senzaki,
Director Nuclear Nonproliferation Science & Technology Center (NPSTC)
Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)