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Armin Lühr is a Junior Professor (equivalent to Assistant Professor) in the Faculty of Physics at the Technical University of Dortmund, where he leads research in medical physics and radiation therapy. His work is centered on the advancement of proton therapy, a high-precision method for tumor irradiation that minimizes damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
His research focuses on precise radiation simulations for characterizing proton beams, enabling accurate prediction of therapeutic outcomes in individual patients. This includes radiobiological studies and modeling of radiation effects, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the efficacy of proton therapy. His group's work bridges computational physics and clinical oncology through close collaboration with leading proton therapy centers in Essen (WPE), Dresden (OncoRay), and Heidelberg (HIT).
The integration with the Precision Proton Therapy Graduate School supports rapid translation of research findings into clinical practice. This translational focus underscores the applied impact of his research in real-world cancer treatment settings.
- Institution: Technical University of Dortmund
- School: Faculty of Physics
- Department: Department of Medical Physics and Radiation Therapy
- Email: armin.luehr@tu-dortmund.de
- Phone: +49 (0)231 755-4900
- Office: Room P2-02-514, Otto-Hahn-Str. 4, 44227 Dortmund
While no specific awards or publications are listed in the provided text, his active role in national research networks and clinical partnerships highlights his growing influence in the field of medical physics.
