Founded by EDF in 2008, the MAI is a global research hub bringing together nuclear operators, vendors and research centers to address material ageing in power plants. By sharing data, experience and modelling, MAI members anticipate degradation and enhance the durability of nuclear components and structures, supporting safer, longer-lasting nuclear energy worldwide.
Key figures
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10 members
from 6 countries
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100M€ cumulative budget
over the last 10 years
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100 researchers
workforce from all over the world
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40 technical reports
per year and end-user tools
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80M€ of investments
benefited experimental facilities at EDF Lab
The MAI is at the forefront of international collaborative research on materials ageing for nuclear power plants. Through the excellence of our research programmes, high-quality training courses, and a growing global network, we are advancing our understanding of materials ageing processes—helping nuclear power plants operate safely over the long term.
MAI members around the world
EDF
France
