
Kuran Basra
Sellafield Ltd
technical manager, robotics and artificial intelligence
Kuran Basra
After graduating from the University of Manchester with a master's degree in civil and structural engineering, Kuran started his career at Sellafield Ltd in 2014. He’s held various positions within the company, including structural analyst, structural designer, geotechnical engineer, site construction engineer, and design lead. During this time, he has also achieved chartered status with the ICE.
In his previous roles, Kuran contributed to multi-million-pound nuclear projects, collaborating with supply chain organisations and utilising NEC3/4 contracts.
In his current role, Kuran is developing the governance framework for AI development and use within the organisation, recognising the critical importance of ensuring robust, ethical, and compliant AI practices, which aims to safeguard data privacy and security, ensure transparency and accountability, promote ethical standards, mitigate biases, and to align with regulatory and industry best practices.