Pete Keech

Manager Engineered Barrier Science at NWMO

Pete Keech has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Pete started their career at McNeil Consumer Healthcare as an Analytical Associate, where they performed Quality Assurance on Tylenol Brand and led the "Reduced Testing Program" project.

Pete then worked at the Universities of Guelph and Calgary as a Graduate Student/Teaching Assistant, where they developed experimental research programs for hog manure remediation and solid oxide fuel cell anodes.

Pete later joined Western University as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Scientist, supervising/managing graduate and undergraduate students on projects related to uranium oxide stability and corrosion within a nuclear reactor. Pete also designed and delivered mini courses on scientific concepts and surface analysis techniques.

Afterwards, Pete worked at P&P Environmental as an Environmental Auditor, accumulating and consolidating data on land usage history of commercial properties and conducting soil and water sampling. Pete also authored Environmental Site Assessment reports and provided consulting services.

Currently, Pete works at the Nuclear Waste Management Organization as the Manager of Engineered Barrier Science. Their responsibilities include managing research contracts in corrosion, presenting technical material, and supporting community engagement as an expert in container corrosion.

Pete Keech has an extensive education history in the field of Chemistry. Pete obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Chemistry from the University of Guelph between the years 1994 and 1999. Following this, they pursued a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Chemistry at the University of Guelph from 2000 to 2001. Pete then went on to complete a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Chemistry at the University of Calgary, spanning from 2001 to 2005. Pete furthered their educational background by undertaking a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Corrosion at Western University from 2006 to 2008. It is worth noting that no information is provided regarding the start and end years for Pete's education at Twin Lakes, so those details are not included in the summarization.

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