The Centre has appointed Kamlesh Nilkanth Vyas as the new Secretary of Department of Atomic Energy, and Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission till May 3, 2021. At present Vyas is the Director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai.

The noted nuclear scientist succeeds Shekar Basu, who retires today after serving three years, including two extensions of a year each. In a notification issued by the Personnel Ministry dated September 18, the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has approved his appointment till he attains the age of 64.

Vyas is a product of the 1979 batch of BARC Training School. He has worked extensively on design and analysis of nuclear fuels after starting his career at the Reactor Engineering Division. A fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineers, Vyas has won several awards, including the Homi Bhabha Science & Technology Award.

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