The safe disposal of radioactive waste and its final storage in a deep geological repository is one of the major challenges of our time and an essential component of Germany’s energy transition. The associated research is multidisciplinary—while IFN-2 research focuses primarily on nuclear aspects, it investigates the behavior of radionuclides and relevant waste materials by combining aspects of radiochemistry, geochemistry, and materials chemistry and integrating experiments and simulations. The research covers the entire chain from waste generation to waste disposal, including research to support the long-term safety of deep geological disposal, research on unresolved issues prior to waste disposal—such as pretreatment—and research on international safeguards. IFN-2 operates radiochemical laboratories and is closely linked to the Ernst Ruska Center (ER-C), the Helmholtz Nanofacility (HNF), the Jülich Supercomputer Center (JSC), and the Institute of Technology and Engineering (ITE).

Research at IFN-2 contributes to the Helmholtz program “Nuclear Waste Management, Safety, and Radiation Research” (NUSAFE) and focuses on topics related to the safe disposal of nuclear waste and international safeguards.

Thanks to its strong connections within the scientific community, research at IFN-2 influences international projects with scientific and key industrial partners, such as waste management organizations and technical support organizations, as well as neighboring universities.

Director

Prof. Dirk Bosbach

• Institute of Fusion Energy and Nuclear Waste Management (IFN)
• Nuclear Waste Management (IFN-2)

Building 05.3 /
Room R 290

+49 2461/61-5869

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Deputy Director

Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Giuseppe Modolo

• Institute of Fusion Energy and Nuclear Waste Management (IFN)
• Nuclear Waste Management (IFN-2)

Building 05.3 /
Room 374

+49 2461/61-4896

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Secretary

Nicole Königs

• Institute of Fusion Energy and Nuclear Waste Management (IFN)
• Nuclear Waste Management (IFN-2)

Building 05.3 /
Room 288

+49 2461/61-5299

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Address
Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH
IFN-2
Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße
52425 Jülich

Directions
The IFN-2 is located in Building 05.3. From the main entrance, drive straight ahead to the lake, turn left there, then take the next right. Follow the road as it curves to the right, then turn left after the bus stop (H18). The institute building is now on your right.