Dr. Harvel obtained his PhD in Nuclear Engineering from McMaster University in 1995 studying a Neutron Radiography Diagnostic Method for Two-Phase Flow in Nuclear Fuel Channels. From 1995 to 2006, Dr. Harvel worked for Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) in the areas of Operational Thermalhydraulics and Safety, Plant Ageing, and Nuclear Design. He held the position of Technical Design Manager for 4 years working on CANDU and Small Reactor Design improvements.