Dr. Christophe Bruggeman from SCK CEN is the Head of the Expert Group Waste & Disposal and Deputy Director of the Institute for Environment, Health, and Safety at the Belgian Nuclear Research Center. His expertise lies in radioactive waste management, including waste conditioning, long-term storage, disposal safety, and site remediation. Passionate about nuclear innovation, Dr. Christophe Bruggeman focuses on strategic RD&D, stakeholder engagement, and societal integration, driving advancements in waste management, nuclear reactor research, and nuclear medicine.