Juan Luis François Lacouture

Juan Luis François Lacouture is a full-time professor at the Facultad de Ingeniería at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), where he has established himself as a leading figure in the field of nuclear engineering. He is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Sistema Nacional de Investigadores (Level III), the Academia de Ingeniería de México, the Academia Mexicana de Ciencias, and the Academia Internacional de Energía Nuclear. His research interests focus on critical areas such as the design and analysis of nuclear reactors, nuclear fuel management, advanced fuel cycle design, and the production of hydrogen using nuclear energy.On Coursera, Juan Luis offers specialized courses in nuclear fuel management, including In-core Nuclear Fuel Management, Out of Core Nuclear Fuel Management: Back End, and Out of Core Nuclear Fuel Management: Front End. These courses aim to provide students with comprehensive knowledge about the nuclear fuel cycle, enabling them to perform essential calculations and understand the principles underlying fuel management in nuclear reactors. Through his expertise and commitment to education, Juan Luis plays a vital role in training the next generation of engineers in this critical field.