About Cyrex
Our Mission
We provide solutions to manage radioactive materials in a safe, secure, and sustainable way.
What we do
Cyrex specializes in providing expert guidance and services for the safe, secure, and sustainable management of nuclear material and radioactive waste. Our focus is on minimizing the liabilities associated with waste management and decommissioning, while optimizing the potential for waste to be converted into valuable resources. Our expertise also includes supporting nuclear medicine manufacturers in sourcing essential input materials for alpha theranostics.
Our Approach
We embrace a philosophy of collaborative consulting. We take the time to fully understand our clients' ultimate goals and requirements, and then, work closely with them in a collaborative and iterative process to develop solutions tailored to their specific needs. We know that by engaging early and closely with our clients, we can help them achieve waste management outcomes that are safe, fit-for-purpose, cost-effective, and sustainable over the long term.
Our Capabilities
Cyrex has extensive expertise in the life cycle management of safeguards material, radioactive material, and hazardous waste. Our access to industry networks and supply chains allows us to develop fit-for-purpose waste management solutions, which are compliant with regulatory standards and reflect international best practices.
Our Services
Characterisation, Testing, and Analysis
Characterisation, Testing, and Analysis
Characterisation, Testing, and Analysis
We offer guidance on testing and analysis of radioactive materials to determine the optimum treatment, storage or disposal solutions. We can also connect you to trusted testing facilities worldwide.
Recycling Radioactive Material
Characterisation, Testing, and Analysis
Characterisation, Testing, and Analysis
We can assist you in recycling certain types of radioactive material for reuse or repurposing them to make lifesaving nuclear medicine products, reducing your waste management liabilities and allowing you to play a part in the production of cancer treatments.
Treatment, Storage and Disposal
Characterisation, Testing, and Analysis
Treatment, Storage and Disposal
We can assist you to develop strategies for safe, regulatory compliant treatment and disposal of radioactive waste, to improve operational safety and reduce your waste management liabilities.
Waste Management Infrastructure
Characterisation, Testing, and Analysis
Treatment, Storage and Disposal
Our team can advise you on designing and constructing waste processing and storage facilities that are compliant with relevant regulations and international best practice to meet your operational requirements.
Technical Reports, Reviews, and Audits
Waste Information Management Systems and Databases
Waste Information Management Systems and Databases
We develop management plans for radioactive materials, provide independent reviews and audits of organizational performance, and assist in enhancing safe, secure, and sustainable waste management practices.
Waste Information Management Systems and Databases
Waste Information Management Systems and Databases
Waste Information Management Systems and Databases
With our experience, we can help you enhance the visibility and traceability of your radioactive material inventory through customized or bespoke information management systems.
Our Team
Linda Suttora
Dr. Kapila Fernando
Linda Suttora
With over three decades of service in the US Federal Government agencies such as the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Linda Suttora brings a wealth of experience in formulating and implementing radioactive waste disposal regulations to Cyrex.
Linda authored the DOE Order on radioactive waste and led
With over three decades of service in the US Federal Government agencies such as the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Linda Suttora brings a wealth of experience in formulating and implementing radioactive waste disposal regulations to Cyrex.
Linda authored the DOE Order on radioactive waste and led its revision, showcasing her skill in managing all aspects of Low-Level Radioactive Waste (LLW) regulatory processes. Currently consulting for the DOE, its sites, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), she focuses on improving LLW management and disposal safety.
Roland Wong
Dr. Kapila Fernando
Linda Suttora
Roland brings over two decades of waste characterisation and radiochemistry experience to Cyrex.
Throughout his career, Roland has worked on radiation detection, measurement, and analysis, developing cutting edge capabilities in this space. During his tenure as the Manager of the Waste Characterisation section at ANSTO, he was responsible
Roland brings over two decades of waste characterisation and radiochemistry experience to Cyrex.
Throughout his career, Roland has worked on radiation detection, measurement, and analysis, developing cutting edge capabilities in this space. During his tenure as the Manager of the Waste Characterisation section at ANSTO, he was responsible for the characterization of all operational radioactive waste from the OPAL reactor and the waste from nuclear medicine production. He is currently the Managing Director of Radiation Saunders and leads the provision of cutting-edge equipment for the detection, measurement, and monitoring of ionizing radiation across Australia.
Dr. Kapila Fernando
Dr. Kapila Fernando
Dr. Kapila Fernando
Kapila brings over 25 years of experience in waste processing, storage, dispsoal, and project management to Cyrex.
His roles in establishing ANSTO's commercial radioactive waste management business, developing Australia's first radioactive waste inventory, national waste acceptance criteria, and a next-generation nuclear medicine supply
Kapila brings over 25 years of experience in waste processing, storage, dispsoal, and project management to Cyrex.
His roles in establishing ANSTO's commercial radioactive waste management business, developing Australia's first radioactive waste inventory, national waste acceptance criteria, and a next-generation nuclear medicine supply chain capability at ANSTO showcases his experience. Kapila serves as Chair of the IAEA Low-Level Waste Disposal Network (DISPONET) and a Director of Waste Management Symposia Inc., collaborating with global industry leaders to promote safe, secure, and sustainable waste management solutions.