Director, Science and Technology Department, Westinghouse Electric Company

John E. Goossen is responsible for Westinghouse’s central research and development operations. He leads the Technology and Engineering Forum, which provides direction to technology development and he is responsible for the Company Innovation Program, which promotes long-term technology development.

John E. Goossen is responsible for the operations of Westinghouse’s central research and development organization, which includes advanced modeling, advanced reactor design development, extensive testing and Hot Cell facilities. He chairs the Technology & Engineering Forum, which provides oversight and direction to all of the technology and product development in Westinghouse. He is also responsible for leading the Company Innovation Program, which promotes and nurtures long-term technology development. Goossen has also been manager of strategic management for the Nuclear Services Business Unit. His responsibilities included business planning, acquisition evaluations and technology overview for the Services Organization. He has held various levels of responsibility in marketing and engineering, with his final appointment being manager of engineering marketing. He has 30 years with Westinghouse and has a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a M.S. in engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Goossen is involved in a number of committees and societies.