Tony Hooker

Tony Hooker is an Associate Professor and full academic member of the College of Medicine and Public Health at Flinders University, where he has been affiliated since 1995. He serves as the inaugural Director of the Centre for Radiation Research, Education, and Innovation at the University of Adelaide, focusing on radiation health, low-dose radiobiology, and risk communication.

• B. Biotech (Hons) and PhD from Flinders University

His research spans radiobiology, DNA repair, low-dose radiation effects, and environmental radiation risks, with collaborations at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and Huntsman Cancer Institute. He leads a world-unique small animal radon facility for radiation studies.

Recent work includes modeling radiation dosimetry, transcriptomic responses to irradiation, and uranium mobility in environments. His research trends emphasize radiation protection, health impacts, and computational simulations for complex systems.

• Fellow and Past President of the Australasian Radiation Protection Society
• Member of the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine

He has secured over $12M in grants (ARC, industry, international collaborations) and served on national/international radiation committees, including the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and the International Radiation Protection Association. His lab focuses on low-dose radiation and uranium toxicity studies.