Ho Nieh
Ho K. Nieh | |
|---|---|
 Nieh in 2025 | |
| 20th Chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2026 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | David Wright |
| Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission | |
| Assumed office December 4, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Christopher Hanson |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kerry |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | State University of New York Maritime College (BE) Johns Hopkins University (MBA) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
Ho K. Nieh is an American nuclear engineer who has served as the 20th chair of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) since 2026. He has served as a member of the commission since December 2025.
Early life and education
Nieh received a bachelor’s of engineering from the State University of New York Maritime College. He is also a graduate of the Nuclear Power School and attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[1], as well as earning his masters degree in business administration from Johns Hopkins University.[2]
Career
Nieh began working as an inspector for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 1997, before being appointed NEA Head of the Division of Nuclear Safety Regulation and Technology in 2015.[3] He joined Southern Nuclear in March 2021 as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs.[4]
In July 2025, President Donald Trump appointed Nieh to serve on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This appointment created a Republican majority on the commission.[5] He was confirmed by the United States Senate on November 19, 2025, in a 66–32 vote and was sworn in on December 4. He was appointed as chair on January 8, 2026.[6]
Personal life
Nieh and his wife Kerry have two daughters together.[7] He is a Republican.[8]
References
- ↑ "Chairman Ho K. Nieh Biography". Nuclear Regulatory Commission. August 11, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Chairman Ho Nieh" (PDF) (Press release). Office of Public Affairs. United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission. February 2026. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ↑ "International Framework For Nuclear Energy Cooperation Infrastructure Development Working Group" (PDF) (Press release). International Framework for Nuclear Energy Cooperation. May 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Ho Nieh appointed NRC Chairman". Nuclear Engineering International. January 13, 2026. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ↑ "PN445-6 — Ho Nieh — Nuclear Regulatory Commission" (Press release). congress.gov. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ↑ Camacho, Francisco (January 9, 2026). "Trump replaces NRC chair as he remakes agency". E&E News. Politico. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Hearing on the nominations of Ho Nieh to be a member of the nuclear regulatory commission and Douglas Troutman to be assistant administrator for toxic substances of the Environmental Protection Agency" (PDF). United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. October 8, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Nieh sworn in to NRC". Nuclear Newswire. December 9, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2026.