Paweł Olko

Paweł Olko is a Polish physicist and Professor at the Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences (IFJ PAN) in Kraków, Poland. Since 2016, he has led the Division of Applied Physics at IFJ PAN.

Education

• M.Sc. in Physics (1982) from AGH University of Science and Technology, Kraków
• Ph.D. in Physics (1990) from Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kraków
• Habilitation (2003) in Microdosimetric modeling
• Polish State Professorship (2010)

Research Interests
Professor Olko specializes in microdosimetry, dosimetry of ionizing radiation, solid-state detectors, and proton radiotherapy. His work bridges radiobiological modeling with radiation protection in medical applications.

Key Trends in Publications
His recent research (2015–2018) focuses on proton therapy beam characterization, stray radiation detection, and Monte Carlo simulations for radiation dosimetry. Collaborative efforts include EURADOS WG9 inter-comparison exercises and studies on synchrotron-based therapies.

Scientific Awards

• Allianz Prize for the Scientist of the Year in Kraków (2014)
• Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (2013)
• Gold Cross of Merit (1995)
• Prof. Lanzl Award for Medical Physics Publication (1990)

Grants & Leadership
He directed the Bronowice Cyclotron Centre (2012–2016), served as Deputy Scientific Director at IFJ PAN (2004–2016), and led multiple international committees including ISSDO and EURADOS.