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Richard Coos is a Researcher and Engineer specializing in physics research at an institution involved in the LARN and RISE projects. His work focuses on developing space simulators to study rotifer resistance in cosmic radiation environments and improving particle accelerator hardware for radiation experiments. Active from 2019-2025, he contributes to space radiobiology and proton therapy research through multiple funded projects.
Education:
- Electromechanics Engineer
Research interests span Radiation Biology, Space Radiobiology, and Proton Dosimetry, with core expertise in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, and Vacuum Technology. His work integrates aerospace engineering principles with biological experimentation to simulate low-Earth orbit conditions. Key focus areas include developing radiation-hardened hardware, space environment modeling, and ultra-high dose rate irradiation systems for biological studies.
Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a strong trend toward space radiobiology applications, particularly using bdelloid rotifers as model organisms aboard the International Space Station. His work bridges proton dosimetry instrumentation, FLASH radiotherapy techniques, and cosmic radiation simulation, demonstrating interdisciplinary convergence between physics, engineering, and biological sciences.
Scientific Awards:
- No awards documented
Grant activity includes four major projects from 2019-2026:
- PROTHER-WAL (2019-2026): Proton therapy research focusing on gold nanoparticles and radiosensitizers
- RISE-LARN (2022-2023): Radiation/microgravity effects on rotifers
- RISE-2021 (2021): Initial rotifer space biology studies
- RISE 2019-2020 (2019-2020): Foundational work for space radiation experiments
Coos collaborates within the RISE project team across multiple institutions, presenting research at conferences like IBAF 2024. His laboratory work centers on space simulation hardware development, particle accelerator modifications, and radiation biology experimentation platforms for both terrestrial and spaceflight applications.
