Andrew Jirasek

Andrew Jirasek is a Professor at the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, University of British Columbia Okanagan, and serves as the Associate Dean for Graduate and Postdoctoral Training. He leads the Analytics in Medical Sciences (AiMS) Institute with a focus on Medical Physics and Radiation Oncology Physics, particularly utilizing Raman spectroscopy and 3D radiation dosimetry for cancer treatment verification.

• PhD from University of British Columbia

His research involves developing polymer gel dosimeters for 3D radiation dose verification in complex therapies like volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT), collaborating across physics, oncology, and engineering. He also investigates optical technologies to monitor biological responses during radiotherapy using Raman spectroscopy with machine learning for data analysis.

Recent publications highlight advancements in 3D gel dosimetry, Raman spectroscopy for metabolic profiling, and iterative image reconstruction algorithms. His work spans dosimeter technology development, radiation therapy quality assurance, and clinical applicability studies for novel treatment verification methods.