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Professor Fiona Lyng serves as Research Centre Manager at the Radiation and Environmental Science Centre (RESC) within the School of Physics, Clinical and Optometric Sciences at Technological University Dublin, while also holding School Associate and Hub Associate positions. With over 25 years of research experience since her PhD, she maintains active leadership in radiation science and cancer diagnostics.
Her educational foundation includes a BSc in Physics and Chemistry (1st Class Honours) from Trinity College Dublin / Dublin Institute of Technology (1991) and a PhD in Biophysics from University College Dublin (1995). Postdoctoral training followed at Daresbury Laboratory (UK) and University College Cork through prestigious fellowships.
Professor Lyng's research pioneers optical spectroscopy technologies for cancer applications, with emphasis on Raman spectroscopy for early detection, diagnosis, and radiation response assessment. Her fingerprint spans Raman Spectrometry, Cervical Cancer, Cell Line studies, Cytotoxicity, and Vibrational Spectroscopy, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to translating biophotonics into clinical oncology solutions aligned with UN SDG3.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent innovation in spectroscopic cancer diagnostics, including ex-vivo radiosensitivity detection, oral leukoplakia identification, and radiation effect mechanisms. These works highlight her leadership in applying spectroscopic methods to address unmet clinical needs in cancer care.
Her accolades include the Enterprise Ireland ‘One to Watch’ award and multiple competitive fellowships. Professional leadership encompasses presidency of the European Radiation Research Society and current Secretary-Treasurer role at the International Association for Radiation Research.
Professor Lyng has supervised 32 PhD and 2 MPhil students while mentoring 12 postdocs and 3 MSCA Fellows. Her €6 million funding portfolio from EU and national bodies supports over 20 major research projects, enabling translational work at the RESC facility. As Centre Manager since 2003, she directs a collaborative environment focused on radiation science applications for health innovation.
