Abdul K. Parchur

Abdul K. Parchur, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center. He holds a dual role as a Medical Physicist, specializing in advanced radiotherapy technologies. His academic credentials include:

• B.Sc. in Physics from Acharya Nagarjuna University, India (2003)
• M.Sc. in Physics from Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, India (2005)
• Ph.D. in Physics from Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, India (2010)
• CAMPEP Certificate in Medical Physics from Medical College of Wisconsin (2022)
• Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency at Medical College of Wisconsin (expected 2025)

Dr. Parchur's research integrates artificial intelligence, medical imaging, and nanotechnology to innovate radiation therapy workflows. His primary focus includes developing AI-driven solutions for MRI-guided adaptive radiotherapy, synthetic CT generation, and quality assurance protocols. He pioneers methods to optimize treatment accuracy through automated image analysis and machine learning classifiers.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on translating nanotechnology into clinical applications, particularly through theranostic nanoparticles for image-guided cancer therapy. Research trends reveal interdisciplinary convergence of medical physics, materials science, and AI, with consistent focus on improving treatment personalization and efficiency in radiation oncology.

Dr. Parchur contributes to several collaborative research initiatives at the Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, focusing on technology development for precision radiation therapy. Current projects involve AI-based treatment planning optimization and nanoparticle-enhanced radiotherapy protocols.