Stories of Nuclear Safety

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By Aybars Gürpinar ’67

Published Dec. 15, 2025

For several decades beginning in the ’80s, Gurpinar worked at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). While there, he witnessed many major moments in nuclear history including Chernobyl, 9/11, and Fukushima. In this book, Gurpinar reflects on the impacts of these moments and more which have shaped nuclear safety and national security. Stories of Nuclear Safety (Austin Macauley) offers a fresh perspective on critical moments in nuclear history with the goal of bringing new awareness to the general public. 

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