Petr Brůža

Petr Brůža is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Dartmouth College, affiliated with the Thayer School of Engineering. His research focuses on optics in medicine, biomedical imaging for cancer therapy guidance, and Cherenkov light imaging in radiation therapy. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Physics from Czech Technical University (2014).

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Czech Technical University (2008)
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Czech Technical University (2010)
• PhD in Biomedical Physics, Czech Technical University (2014)

Research Interests:

Dr. Brůža’s work bridges optics and medical applications, including real-time dosimetry systems, Cherenkov light imaging for radiation therapy quality assurance, and oxygen mapping in tissues. His innovations aim to improve precision and safety in cancer treatment.

Awards:

• 2017 AAPM Best in Physics’ Imaging Award

Grants & Collaborations:

Recipient of Prouty Pilot Research Projects (2023), analyzing Cherenkov light emissions in tissue response. Collaborates with David Gladstone, Lesley Jarvis, and others on radiation oncology imaging systems. Co-founder of Hypoxia Surgical LLC, advancing surgical imaging technologies.

Labs & Teams:

Affiliated with the Center for Imaging Medicine and leads projects at Dartmouth’s Thayer School of Engineering. Involvement in the PhD Innovation Program and Engineering Design initiatives.