Peter Metcalfe

Senior Professor Peter Metcalfe is a Professor in the School of Physics at the University of Wollongong, within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences. He holds an Orcid identifier 0000-0002-6820-0055 and can be contacted at peter_metcalfe@uow.edu.au. His research focuses on radiation dosimetry, radiation therapy treatment planning, and the application of MRI in radiotherapy. He has led numerous funded projects, including grants from the Australian Research Council, Cancer Council, and National Health and Medical Research Council. His work spans advanced imaging techniques, dosimetry for MR-guided radiation therapy, and improving cancer treatment outcomes through precision radiotherapy. He actively supervises higher degree research candidates, with ongoing projects in areas such as photon counting detectors, radiomic markers, and MRI-guided therapy systems.

Research Interests include radiation dosimetry, MRI integration in therapy, and optimizing radiotherapy through advanced imaging. He has secured over 17 grants since 2005, demonstrating expertise in collaborative research. His contributions to medical physics and radiation oncology are evident through his leadership in developing cutting-edge technologies for cancer treatment.

Recent publications highlight advancements in MRI-Linac dosimetry, radiomics for treatment planning, and photon counting detector applications. His work bridges clinical needs with technological innovation, aiming to enhance treatment accuracy and patient outcomes.