Andrew Boston

Professor Andrew Boston is a leading academic in the Department of Physics at the University of Manchester, specializing in nuclear structure physics and semiconductor detector development. He leads the AGATA project for gamma-ray spectroscopy and contributes to medical imaging applications.

• Research Focus: Nuclear instrumentation, gamma-ray tracking, and societal applications
• Key Projects: AGATA spectrometer, SmartPET medical imaging, proton cancer therapy verification

His 2023 publications emphasize detector characterization, nuclear shape evolution, and medical physics applications, reflecting a consistent focus on advancing gamma-ray spectroscopy techniques.

• Scientific Leadership
• Senior Editor for IEEE Transactions in Nuclear Science
• Liverpool STFC IPS Fellowship recipient

As a module coordinator for nuclear instrumentation and radiation physics courses, he integrates research expertise into postgraduate education while maintaining active roles in international collaboration networks.