Andrew Nisbet

Professor Andrew Nisbet is Professor of Medical Physics at the University of Surrey and Head of Medical Physics at the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a position he has held since 2006. He is based in the Department of Physics within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Surrey. His work bridges clinical service, academic research, and national policy in medical physics and radiotherapy.

Research Interests: Professor Nisbet's research is centered on medical physics, particularly in the areas of radiotherapy, dosimetry, and patient safety. He specializes in the implementation of advanced radiotherapy techniques, risk assessment of unintended exposures, and the development of novel dosimetric methodologies. His work spans from fundamental radiobiology to clinical applications, including MR-guided radiotherapy, particle therapy, and the optimization of imaging for cancer screening and treatment planning.

Publications and Research Trends: His recent publications reveal a strong focus on 3D cancer models, particularly for pancreatic cancer, examining the biological effects of radiation under hypoxic conditions and in the presence of static magnetic fields. He is also deeply involved in the development and evaluation of novel dosimeters, including glass beads and hybrid detectors, as well as in the automation and quality assurance of radiotherapy delivery systems. His work often involves large-scale, multi-centre audits and collaborations with national and international bodies like the National Physical Laboratory, IAEA, and EU research consortia.

• Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
• Member of the Technology Subgroup of the National Radiotherapy Advisory Group
• Consultant for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
• Panel of Scientific Experts for an EU-funded study on the Medical Exposure Directive
• Principal or Co-Investigator on grants exceeding £6 million from CRUK, EPSRC, MRC, NIHR, and the EU
• Lead medical physicist for a major international epidemiological study published in the New England Journal of Medicine

Supervision and Grants: Professor Nisbet has supervised 12 PhD, 3 MD, and numerous MSc students, and currently supervises 8 PhD students and 1 MD fellow. He has been Principal Investigator on multiple NIHR Invention for Innovation grants and co-Investigator on major Cancer Imaging Programme Grants, demonstrating sustained success in securing competitive research funding.

Labs and Teams: He leads the Medical Physics Department at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, which houses several specialized units including the Regional Radiation Protection Service, Radiotherapy Physics, and the National Coordinating Centre for the Physics of Mammography. His research involves close collaboration with teams at the National Physical Laboratory and international partners in the EU and Japan.