John P. S. Froats

John P. S. Froats serves as Associate Professor and Nuclear Engineer in Residence at Ontario Tech University, leveraging 45+ years of expertise in CANDU reactor design, commissioning, and operational safety across Canada's nuclear sector.

Education:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) from McMaster University
• Reactor Shift Manager Licence (AECB)
• OPG Senior Nuclear Plant Manager Program graduate
• Registered Professional Engineer (Ontario)

Research Focus: His work centers on practical nuclear engineering applications, emphasizing safety protocols and technical performance standards in power generation. Through industry-academic collaboration, he drives innovation in reactor operations while mentoring next-generation nuclear professionals via his engineering residency role.

Leadership Roles:

• Past Chair: CSA Nuclear Executive Steering Committee
• Current Chair: Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Safety Advisory Board & Board Advisor
• Member: CSA N290.2 Technical Committee & Standards Development Council
• Former Member: Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Safety Review Board (2011-2014)

Industry Integration: As Principal of Froats & Froats and Associates, he bridges academic theory with real-world nuclear facility management, maintaining active influence in national safety standards development.