The Climate Hero
Hi I’m HAMZAH HADDAD
Get To Know Me
I'm a Nuclear Energy advocate, equipping myself with the knowledge of Nuclear Engineering fundamentals and Radiation Safety principles obtained by studying at Ontario Tech University and completing an internship with McMaster University - Health Physics Department. The power to fight the climate change crisis in the 21st century requires vast amounts of reliable, safe, and clean energy that the nuclear industry can supply.
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Furthermore, I am an active member of the community. I constantly seek opportunities to volunteer with organizations such as North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN) to develop my leadership and professional skills, gain lifelong connections, and engage and inform the public about the nuclear industry and its emerging technologies to answer any concerns they have.
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I love attending conferences that discuss new nuclear technologies and raise awareness to combat climate change. I presented at the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) International Conference of Materials, Chemistry and Fitness-for-service Division (MCFD) in 2021 and received first place for outstanding student presentations.
Experience
Health Physics Intern McMaster University
September 2021 - April 2022
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Assisted in the implementation of the Radiation Protection program at the site
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Assisted in the implementation of the radiation instrument program
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Implemented new instrumentation and programs at the site
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Managed and organized technical databases
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Assisted Radiation Surveyors with the collection and analysis of radiological samples
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Assisted Health Physicists with data collection, analysis, and report writing
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Analyzed samples to determine the activity and radionuclide content
President / NAYGN – Ontario Tech University Chapter
September 2022 - Present
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Educate and engage undergraduate and graduate students of all levels and disciplines interested in the nuclear field.
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Provide opportunities for students to network with professionals, develop skills pertinent to the industry, and inform the student body at ONTechU about nuclear technology and power.
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Create lifelong connections and inspire today’s nuclear technology professionals to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Co-Chair / Canadian Nuclear Society – ONTechU Branch
September 2021 - Present
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Worked with a diverse team of students to host events to bring the nuclear industry to light
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Increased social media awareness for CNS
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Assisted the chairman with duties (i.e. creating agendas, timekeeping, creating weekly reports, etc.)
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Held weekly meetings to improve the quality of work.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering, Energy Systems and Nuclear Science - Nuclear Engineering
Ontario Tech University
Graduated May 2023
Power Engineering Techniques - Fourth Class, School of Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Renewable Technology
Durham College
September 2019 - April 2020
"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all"
