Recent Research
Cadmium Isotopic Composition Indicates Multiple Geological...
Large areas (>500 km2) of Jamaica are uniquely characterized by soils...
Determination of CO2 Emissions from Agricultural Soils...
Soil organic matter (SOM) contains more carbon than...
The Dietary Intake of Minerals and Trace Elements from...
Jamaica, a net exporter of coffee, has in recent years seen the importation of...
Who We Are?
I.C.E.N.SInternational Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Science
ICENS is a complex of multi-disciplinary research laboratories founded in 1984 on the Mona campus of the University of the West Indies at Kingston, Jamaica and covers a diverse range of the geochemical, environmental and nuclear sciences. In 1984 it brought into operation a small Slowpoke-II research reactor provided by the European Economic Community (now the European Union). Located in a pleasant green area of 2.64 km2 (653 acres) situated at the foot of the spectacular Blue Mountains about 20 km from the Norman Manley International Airport, ICENS occupies an attractive, modern and purpose-built air-conditioned building of 950 sq. m. area.
ANALYTICAL AND SUPPORT FACILITIES
Nuclear Analytical LAB
ICENS operates two very powerful complementary nuclear techniques, Neutron... Read More
Atomic Spectroscopy and Wet Chemistry Lab
Samples in solution are analysed in this laboratory and as such, solids must either be extracted or dissolved, as appropriate. The typically... Read More
Radiation Safety and Nuclear Security
The Department of Radiation Safety and Nuclear Security, formally the TLD department, was conceived out of the need to monitor ICENS personnel... Read More
Latest News
Phytosanitary Treatments Using Irradiation for Fruit Fly Pests Gain Ground
Before fresh fruits and vegetables trek across oceans and borders along international trade routes and to the aisles of neighbourhood grocers, they may be treated to eliminate, inactivate or sterilize pests.
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/phytosanitary-treatments-using-irradiation-for-fruit-fly-pests-gain-groundIAEA Experts Conduct First Virtual Safety Peer Review Mission, See Strengthened Safety in Lithuania
In the first such mission held virtually, an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said Lithuania had strengthened its regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety in recent years. The team said there was still room... https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/pressreleases/iaea-experts-conduct-first-virtual-safety-peer-review-mission-see-strengthened-safety-in-lithuania
Milking the Power of Nuclear Technology to Benefit Women Dairy Farmers in Sri Lanka
When women’s income and decision making power rises, the benefits are manifold, trickling from families to communities and society, from one generation to the next.
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/milking-the-power-of-nuclear-technology-to-benefit-women-dairy-farmers-in-sri-lankaLearning to Account for and Control Nuclear Material: IAEA Safeguards Training Moves Online
From 9 - 20 November, the IAEA conducted its first online State System of Accounting for and Control of Nuclear Material (SSAC) training course. Sixteen experts from seven Asian countries joined interactive lessons covering the best practices in... https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/learning-to-account-for-and-control-nuclear-material-iaea-safeguards-training-moves-online
Under Pressure: Chile Tests its Social Media Response to Simulated Radiological Emergency
It is 9:35 in the morning and the computer screen, previously blank, is now flooded with social media posts.
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/under-pressure-chile-tests-its-social-media-response-to-simulated-radiological-emergencyIrradiation Secures Viet Nam's Fruit Exports
"Irradiated for freshness" written across a juicy mango may raise some eyebrows, but the label has guaranteed Viet Nam exports worth US$20 million a year to the United States.
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/irradiation-secures-viet-nams-fruit-exportsRecent Projects
The Jamaican SLOWPOKE HEU-LEU Core Conversion
The 2014–2015 academic year was a pivotal year for ICENS, after 31 years of...
Coordinated Research Project (CRP): Options and...
Coordinated Research Project (CRP): Options and Technologies for Managing...