Kevin Ross Diamond McMaster

Dr. Kevin Ross Diamond McMaster is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at McMaster University, specializing in Medical Physics with a focus on radiation therapy, dosimetry, and clinical oncology research. His work emphasizes advancing stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) protocols for prostate cancer treatment and developing innovative gel-based dosimeters for precise radiation measurement.

Education: PhD in Medical Physics from McMaster University (1998–2004). Teaching includes courses such as Medical Imaging Systems II (MEDPHYS 702) and Radiation Health Risks (MEDPHYS 779), reflecting his expertise in medical physics education. Research spans clinical trials evaluating SBRT efficacy (e.g., the PBS Trial) and material science advancements in radiochromic gels for radiation dosimetry.

Key contributions include optimizing proton beam therapy protocols, investigating lymph node coverage in prostate cancer RT, and enhancing cryogel dosimeter stability for surface dose measurements. His studies bridge experimental physics, clinical oncology, and biomedical engineering to improve radiation therapy precision and patient outcomes.