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• Developmental Neurotoxicity
• Adult Neurotoxicity
• Alternative Methods to Animal Testing
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Katharina Koch serves as Junior Research Group Leader at the Leibniz Institute for Environmental Medical Research (IUF) in Düsseldorf, Germany, where she heads the Environmental Toxicants and the Brain Research group. Her work focuses on developing and validating alternative methods to animal testing for assessing neurotoxicity, with particular emphasis on developmental and adult neurotoxicity. She collaborates extensively with national and international partners including researchers from Ruhr University Bochum, University of Konstanz, and institutions in the United States and Switzerland. Dr. Koch's research interests center on creating cross-species 3D neurosphere test systems for characterizing developmental neurotoxicity (DNT), which form an integral component of the DNT in vitro battery supported by EFSA and OECD. Her work extends to endocrine-mediated DNT, embryotoxicity, and developmental immunotoxicity. She has established several neurotoxicity Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOPs) and contributes to novel toxicology concepts for cognitive dysfunction with regulatory applications. Her group's work on BrainSphere models is advancing next-generation risk assessment within the EU-PARK project and investigating Cockayne syndrome B disease mechanisms. Her research group operates within a robust funding framework, with projects supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG), European Union Horizon programs, the US National Toxicology Program, and industry partnerships through Leibniz Alternatives. The group has developed AI-based cell identification from high-content imaging analyses and established biostatistical pipelines for comparative data processing. Dr. Koch actively mentors a team of doctoral students, master's students, and postdoctoral researchers, fostering the next generation of toxicology scientists. Her collaborative network spans multiple disciplines, connecting environmental science, neuroscience, and regulatory toxicology to advance human-relevant testing approaches that reduce reliance on animal models.

• Medical Physics
• Radiation Oncology
• Cancer Imaging
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Professor Paul Keall is a leading academic in Medical Physics and Radiation Oncology at the University of Sydney , where he serves as the Director of the Image X Institute and an NHMRC Leadership Fellow . His research at the Sydney School of Health Sciences focuses on innovating cancer imaging and targeted radiation therapy methods. Academic Leadership: Former Director of Radiation Physics Division at Stanford University (2006-2010) Research Impact: Over 350 publications, 25 patents, and 3 startup companies Research Interests include enhancing radiotherapy efficacy through real-time imaging, developing MRI-linac systems , low-cost Nano-X devices , and AI-driven motion management . His work emphasizes clinical translation and global accessibility of cancer treatments. Article Trends demonstrate expertise in real-time tumor tracking , deep learning applications , motion-adapted radiotherapy , and open-source frameworks for imaging and dose optimization. Scientific Awards include the NHMRC Leadership Fellowship and Australia Fellowship , reflecting his status as a top-tier cancer imaging and radiotherapy researcher. Advising : Mentors students in projects like KIM-based adaptive radiotherapy and deep learning for motion monitoring Grants : Funded by competitive government research grants with industry partnerships International Collaborations span institutions in Denmark, Germany, Italy, and the United States, including Stanford University and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Chad L. PopeView profile

Professor

• Nuclear Safety Analysis
• Nuclear Criticality Safety
• Reactor Physics
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Dr. Chad L. Pope is a Professor and Nuclear Engineering Program Director at Idaho State University since 2013. He maintains a joint appointment with Idaho National Laboratory (INL), focusing on nuclear safety, criticality analysis, and reactor physics. His expertise spans Nuclear Safety , Reactor Design , and Risk Assessment for nuclear facilities. His research includes: Versatile Test Reactor (VTR) project with Oregon State University and TerraPower Flooding risk analysis for nuclear power plants Neutron computed tomography for spent fuel inspection SODA application for stochastic decision-making Publications show strong emphasis on Monte Carlo methods , thermal-hydraulics , and fast spectrum reactors . He has secured a $400,000 DOE grant for EBR-II reactor physics benchmarking. Students under his supervision have completed thesis work on topics ranging from neutron shielding to flooding fragility models . Collaborations with INL, TerraPower, and industry partners demonstrate his cross-sector impact in nuclear engineering.

Mike ScarpullaView profile

Professor

• Compound Semiconductors
• Defect Engineering
• Ultrawide Bandgap Semiconductors
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Mike Scarpulla is a Professor in both the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Utah since 2008. He earned a ScB in Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) from Brown University (2000), worked at IBM Almaden Research Center, and obtained his PhD in MSE from UC Berkeley (2006) . His multidisciplinary research focuses on compound semiconductors , defect characterization , and device reliability . Key research areas: Ultrawide Bandgap Semiconductors (GaN, Ga2O3), Thin Film Solar Cells (CdTe), and Radiation Effects on semiconductor devices His group develops novel techniques like photoluminescence microscopy and spread spectrum time-domain reflectometry (SSTDR) for PV system monitoring Research Trends: His recent work explores β-Ga2O3 phase transitions, GeO2 epitaxy , defect diffusion , and high-doping mechanisms in GaAs. He investigates electron-phonon coupling , ionic conductivity , and optical polarization in novel semiconductors. Scientific Recognition: University Professor (2023) College of Engineering Outstanding Service Award (2022) ECE Chair's Award (2022) Top 15% Instructor (2020) Outstanding Research Award (2019) Teaching: He teaches graduate courses in photovoltaic materials and undergraduate research. His group has produced >200 peer-reviewed publications and conference talks, including a book chapter on solar cell characterization.

• Radiation Therapy
• Medical Physics
• Dosimetry
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Dean Cutajar is a Lecturer in the School of Physics at the University of Wollongong since 2021. His research focuses on advanced radiation therapy techniques, medical dosimetry, and quality assurance in brachytherapy and MRI-Linac systems. He has contributed to the development of high-resolution dosimetry tools like MagicPlates and MOSkin sensors, enhancing precision in cancer treatment. His work spans HDR and LDR brachytherapy, real-time dosimetry validation, and adaptive radiotherapy strategies for prostate and cervical cancers. Key projects include optimizing source tracking in HDR treatments and improving dosimetric accuracy in complex geometries like MR-Linacs. He has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students in radiation oncology and medical physics. Research Highlights: Fiber-optic dosimeters, Geant4 benchmarking, in-vivo dosimetry, and MRI-Linac integration. Grants: Led projects funded by NHMRC, AINSE, and the University of Wollongong, totaling over $5M in research support. Dean collaborates internationally on advancing radiation therapy technologies, emphasizing clinical translation and evidence-based treatment planning.

Markus HeckerView profile

Professor

• Environmental Toxicology
• Aquatic Ecology
• Fish Biology
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Markus Hecker is a Professor in the School of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Saskatchewan, holding the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Predictive Toxicology and Chemical Safety. He is also a Member of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. His research focuses on environmental stressors’ biological impacts, environmental risk assessment, aquatic ecology, and bioanalytical techniques. He holds a PhD and MSc from the Institute of Hydrobiology and Fisheries Science, University of Hamburg. Research interests include investigating how pollutants affect aquatic organisms, particularly fish, and developing methods to assess chemical toxicity. His work spans transcriptomics, endocrine disruption, and the effects of emerging contaminants like 6PPD-quinone. Awards include the prestigious CRC Tier 1 Chair. He has contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing transgenerational toxicity, aquatic ecosystem health, and predictive toxicology tools. Key projects involve assessing complex groundwater mixtures, microplastic impacts, and the toxicokinetics of contaminants across species. His lab integrates genomics, transcriptomics, and field studies to address real-world environmental challenges, such as mitigating pollution risks in freshwater systems.

• Esports and Health
• Performance Psychology
• Stress and Coping
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Michael Trotter is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Health and Welfare , Halmstad University , Sweden. His current role centres on research and teaching at the intersection of health, psychology, and competitive gaming. Research interests span three core areas: Performance & Health in Esports: investigating caffeine, micro-breaks, and reaction-time optimisation among esports players and coaches; Psychological Determinants of Success: examining stress, coping, self-regulation, and mental toughness across amateur to elite levels; Development & Education: exploring youth development through school esports programmes and evidence-based coaching frameworks. Across more than twenty-five peer-reviewed publications (2020-2025), Trotter’s work reveals a clear trajectory: early focus on defining the esports athlete and mapping stress-coping patterns evolved into intervention studies on caffeine and micro-breaks, followed by applied coaching frameworks and mental-health promotion initiatives. Scientific awards & distinctions: No awards are listed in the provided material. Advising & grants: No specific doctoral students, master’s advisees, or grant details are disclosed in the supplied text. Laboratories & teams: While no dedicated laboratory name is mentioned, his affiliation with the School of Health and Welfare suggests collaborative access to the university’s Health Innovation and interdisciplinary Smart Cities research environments.

• Medical Physics
• Radiation Oncology
• Biomedical Engineering
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Dr. Claudiu Cojocaru is a medical physicist affiliated with the Ionizing Radiation Standards group at the National Research Council of Canada , focusing on high-precision dosimetry for electron and photon beams. His work involves experimental validation of Monte Carlo simulations and development of parametric x-ray sources using linear accelerators. Research Interests: Specializes in electron beam dosimetry , ionization chamber perturbation factors , and Monte Carlo code benchmarking to improve radiation therapy accuracy. Grants: Collaborates on NIH-funded projects (R01 CA120198) related to medical physics and radiation measurement standards. Publications: His 2010 Medical Physics study challenged dosimetry protocols by demonstrating energy-dependent effective points of measurement, while 2008 works addressed thin-foil scattering and angular distribution data for Monte Carlo validation. Labs: Works in the LINAC Laboratory, conducting experiments with a 3-40 MeV Vickers research linear accelerator.

Ethan PetersonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Radiation Transport
• Fusion Reactor Design
• Neutronics
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Ethan Peterson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he leads the neutronics group at the Plasma Science and Fusion Center. His research focuses on radiation transport and transmutation methods, reactor design optimization, and uncertainty quantification for fusion technologies. PhD in Experimental Plasma Physics, University of Wisconsin–Madison Research interests center on developing predictive nuclear modeling for fusion reactor design, emphasizing high-fidelity Monte Carlo simulations using OpenMC. His work addresses unique challenges in fusion neutronics including complex geometries, tritium breeding, and materials testing, with applications to projects like SPARC, LIBRA, and ARC tokamaks. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in neutron shielding design, computational validation, and multi-physics simulations for fusion systems. He teaches courses in neutron physics, Monte Carlo methods, and plasma physics seminars.

• Immunology
• Oncology
• Medical Research
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Mautin Barry-Hundeyin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Kentucky , with affiliations to the Markey Cancer Center and the Translational Oncology Research Program . His academic journey includes a Doctor of Medicine from Pennsylvania State University (2012), a Residency at Harvard University (2020), and a Post Doctoral Fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2022). Research interests focus on macrophage and T-cell interactions in abdominal cancers , particularly pancreatic and gastric adenocarcinomas , with emphasis on immune tolerance , immunotherapy , and germline testing protocols . Recent projects, such as "How Macrophages Regulate Stomach Cancer" and "ICOSL Reverse Signaling in Pancreatic Cancer" , highlight his work in tumor microenvironment dynamics and targeted therapies . Scientific awards include funding from the Markey Cancer Center Foundation , Elsa U Pardee Foundation , and a KL2 Scholar Scope grant. He has contributed to 29 research outputs, including editorials and peer-reviewed articles on topics like hepatic artery infusion chemotherapy and organoid-based treatment prediction .

• Complex Systems Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Biomedical Engineering
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Prof. Rudolf Marcel Füchslin is a Professor at the ZHAW School of Engineering, specializing in Applied Complex Systems Science. His research spans interdisciplinary fields including biomedical engineering, quantum computing, medical physics, and data science. His work integrates computational modeling with practical applications in cancer therapy optimization, hyperthermia-radiation synergy, and quantum machine learning. He leads numerous projects involving advanced therapies, complex systems analysis, and AI-driven solutions. Notable projects include optimizing tumor control probability in hyperthermia-radiotherapy, developing quantum neural networks, and simulating droplet-based chemical systems. He has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and edited books on topics like morphological computation and complex systems. Füchslin actively contributes to international conferences (e.g., ALIFE, ESHO) and collaborates with institutions globally. His research emphasizes translating theoretical models into real-world solutions, particularly in healthcare and engineering.

Chihray LiuView profile

Professor

• Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) delivery and verification
• Dose and machine output calculation
• Treatment planning optimization
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Chihray Liu is a Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Florida. His research focuses on advancing radiation therapy technologies, including IMRT delivery optimization, dose calculation, and quality assurance automation. He is also affiliated with the Biomedical Engineering (BME) Graduate Faculty. Key interests include: Dynamic wedge and multileaf collimator modeling Image-guided radiation therapy innovations Optical tracking systems for patient safety Benchmark datasets and treatment planning improvements No specific awards or grants are listed here, but his work emphasizes technical advancements in radiation oncology workflows and precision therapy.

• Applied Nuclear Physics
• Medical Physics
• Radiation Oncology
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Assoc Prof Jeremy Brown is an Associate Professor at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies, leading a research program in Applied Nuclear Physics since 2023. He holds a PhD from Monash University and has held postdoctoral positions at Queen's University Belfast (2015-2016) and Delft University of Technology (2017-2021), where he secured an NWO Veni Fellowship. His research focuses on imaging physics, Monte Carlo radiation transport, nuclear safety, radiotherapy, and space radiation effects. Education: PhD in Imaging Physics (Monash University, Australia). Postdoctoral research includes radiobiology (Queen's Belfast) and medical imaging at Delft University (Veni Fellowship recipient). Prior roles include Research Scientist at ARPANSA (2007-2009) and ANSTO (2021-2022). Research interests span medical physics applications of Geant4 simulations, radiation dosimetry, proton therapy optimization, space radiation exposure modeling, and collaborative projects with Philips Healthcare, ESA, and CNRS. His work emphasizes bridging computational physics with clinical and industrial applications. Key grants include an NWO Veni Fellowship (2017-2021) and recent projects like 'A portable dosimetry system for space radiation qualification' (2025) and 'Setting a national standard for radiotherapy treatment' (2025-2028). He collaborates with leading institutions like HollandPTC, ANSTO, and European agencies. Publications focus on Geant4 validation, radiation detector modeling, and radiobiological studies, with over 50 peer-reviewed articles. Notable contributions include the G4-Med benchmarking system and advancements in DNA damage simulation.

Valery VishnevskiyView profile

Lecturer

• Biomedical Imaging
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Ultrasound Imaging
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Dr. Valery Vishnevskiy is a Lecturer at the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zürich , affiliated with the Biomedical Imaging Group . His research focuses on advanced medical imaging techniques, particularly in cardiac MRI , ultrasound , and machine learning applications . He contributes to projects involving 4D flow MRI reconstruction , speed-of-sound imaging , and motion-corrected diffusion tensor analysis . Primary Affiliation : ETH Zürich, Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Research Interests : Biomedical Imaging, MRI Reconstruction, Ultrasound Physics, Cardiac Imaging, Deep Learning His recent work emphasizes self-supervised learning for medical imaging, including the development of FlowMRI-Net for accelerated 4D flow MRI and Speed-of-Sound Imaging using diverging waves. Publications span hyperpolarized 13C metabolic imaging , viscoelasticity reconstruction , and probabilistic sampling optimization . Dr. Vishnevskiy's contributions to deformable image registration include methods for handling sliding interfaces in abdominal and cardiac imaging, with applications in respiratory motion compensation and tissue ablation monitoring . He also explores mathematical models for enzyme activity analysis and behavioral pattern detection.

Anatoly RozenfeldView profile

Professor

• Medical Physics
• Radiation Therapy
• Nuclear and Plasma Physics
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Anatoly Rozenfeld is a Distinguished Professor and Director of the Centre for Medical Radiation Physics (CMRP) at the University of Wollongong (UOW), School of Physics. He leads research in semiconductor radiation detectors, micro-dosimetry, and advanced radiation therapies. His work spans applications in cancer treatment, space medicine, and radiation protection. He holds editorial roles in journals like Medical Physics and chairs international conferences such as SSD 16 and IEEE NSS/MIC. Education: PhD in Physics, Kiev Institute for Nuclear Research (1991) MSc (Distinction) in Semiconductor Physics, Leningrad Polytechnic Institute (1974) Research Interests: Focuses on medical radiation physics innovations, including proton therapy, heavy-ion therapy, and space radiation monitoring. His lab develops novel detectors like 'MagicPlates' for high-resolution dosimetry and explores 3D bioprinting for tumor models in radiation studies. He also investigates shielding strategies for deep-space missions. Grants & Awards: $17M+ in competitive grants, including NHMRC and ARC funding 2022 NSW Premier’s Outstanding Cancer Researcher Award IEEE NPSS Glenn F. Knoll Award for Radiation Instrumentation (2023) Advisory Roles: Member of ICRU Micro-dosimetry Committee, Australian Space Agency’s Space Medicine Committee, and the Australian National Hadron Therapy Steering Committee. Lab/Teams: Leads CMRP, a globally recognized center with CAMPEP accreditation and ERA ‘above world standard’ ratings (2015, 2018).