Mark A. Tries

Mark A. Tries is an Associate Professor and Radiological Sciences Coordinator at the University of Massachusetts Lowell's Kennedy College of Sciences, Department of Physics & Applied Physics. His expertise spans Radiological Sciences, Radiation Protection, and Reactor Health Physics.

• Ph.D. in Physics (Radiological Sciences option), University of Massachusetts Lowell (2000)
• MS in Radiological Sciences and Protection, University of Massachusetts Lowell (1994)
• BS in Radiological Health Physics, University of Lowell (1990)
• Associate of Arts in Business Administration, North Shore Community College (1988)

His research interests focus on radiation dosimetry, detection and measurement, and reactor health physics. Current projects explore naturally occurring phytochemicals like turmeric (curcumin) and green tea (epicatechins) as antitumor agents and radiation protection compounds in collaboration with Prof. Braunhut (Biology) and Prof. Kaplan (Tufts). The articles reflect his work in medical radiation exposure optimization, brachytherapy source characterization, and radiation biology.

Scientific awards include:

• Teaching Excellence Award (2012-2013)
• Distinguished Alumni Award (2002)
• Burton J. Moyer Fellowships (1991, 2012)
• Multiple departmental and institutional awards (1987-2013)

Grants and contracts highlight collaborations with NIH and DOE, including projects on radiation terrorism countermeasures, radiation dose calibration, and reactor operations. He serves as Principal Investigator for equipment upgrades and curriculum development initiatives.