Louis F. Centofanti, Ph.D. has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. since February 1991.
The Commission recognized Dr. Centofanti for his innovative efforts in developing critical new technologies, facilities, and resources for the nuclear industry. His efforts have improved radiation health, safety, and security throughout the nation and provided safe disposition of waste that did not previously have disposal pathways. Most recently, he developed an innovative solution to the domestic commercial production of TC-99m that produces very little secondary waste without the proliferation concerns that accompany the use of enriched uranium.