Ivaylo Mihaylov

Ivaylo Mihaylov is Professor of Clinical Radiation Oncology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine with dual appointment as Adjunct Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering. Previously held faculty positions at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Brown University, and University of Rhode Island.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Theoretical Astrophysics, University of Toledo (2003)
• MS, Sofia University, Bulgaria (1996)
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Radiation Oncology, Virginia Commonwealth University (2006)

Research spans computational radiation oncology including radiation transport theory, Monte Carlo modeling, and image processing. Pioneered incorporation of CT-based tissue density into radiotherapy optimization. Current focus on radiation-immunotherapy synergy targeting metastatic cancer via abscopal effect mechanisms.

Recent publications (2021-2023) analyze immunotherapy-radiation interactions, emphasizing pneumonitis prediction through radiomics and biomarker identification in lung cancer/glioblastoma. Work bridges computational modeling with clinical translation in cancer treatment.

Mentors PhD candidates in CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics program and teaches residents in dosimetry, optimization algorithms, and Journal Club since 2013. Board-certified Therapeutic Medical Physicist (ABR) with Florida licensure.

Active in Radiation Oncology department and Biomedical Engineering program, integrating clinical service with academic innovation in treatment planning and cancer immunology.