is a nationally and internationally respected radiation safety professional with over 35 y of experience in his field. He began his career in the U.S. Navy’s nuclear power program, assigned as a radiation safety specialist on a nuclear attack submarine. Upon leaving the Navy he continued his career, taking positions in academia, state government, and as a consultant in private practice before taking his current position with Mirion Technologies.

Dr. Karam has earned degrees in Geology (BA and MS) and Environmental Science (PhD) and is board-certified in health physics by the American Board of Health Physics. He has authored 17 books, six book chapters, and over 30 refereed papers in addition to hundreds of editorials, essays, magazine and encyclopedia articles, and blog postings on various aspects of radiation and nuclear safety. He also presents papers, invited lectures, and posters at meetings throughout the United States and internationally.

Dr. Karam also tries to remain active in his profession outside of work. To that end, he has served on two committees of NCRP, a committee of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and serves as Web Manager for the International Radiation Protection Association. He has made a number of international trips on behalf of the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Health Physics Society, including to Cambodia, Cyprus and Paraguay. Most recently he travelled to Japan shortly after the tsunami and reactor accident, providing training to emergency and medical responders caring for patients from radiological areas. Andrew’s current focus is on issues related to radiological and nuclear weapon interdiction and response to terrorist attacks. To that end, he works extensively with emergency responders at all levels of government as well as with companies to develop instruments, procedures, and operational concepts, and more.