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Professor Rick Franich is a faculty member in the School of Science at RMIT University, specializing in Medical Physics and Radiotherapy. His research focuses on radiation dosimetry, radiation transport modeling, and applications in healthcare. He has collaborated with institutions like Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) on projects addressing radiation delivery accuracy, beam characterization, and in vivo dose assessment.
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- Affiliations: RMIT University, RMIT Institute for Sustainable Health and Well-Being, IAEA advisory group.
His research interests include dosimetric modeling in radiotherapy, Monte Carlo simulations for radiation transport, and ion beam analysis. He has secured grants such as the 2007 RMIT Emerging Researcher Grant and received teaching awards including the 1999 RMIT Physics Students Association Lecturer of the Year Award.
Teaching roles include coordinating the Master of Applied Science (Medical and Health Physics) and courses in Medical Imaging Physics and Radiation Protection. He supervises PhD and Master’s students on projects related to radiation shielding, brachytherapy verification, and adaptive radiotherapy.
Notable consultancy includes advising the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on improving heavy ion beam analytical techniques. His work spans clinical applications like proton therapy verification and space radiation modeling for astronaut safety.
Scientific awards include recognition for teaching excellence and research contributions. His lab and team focus on advancing medical physics through interdisciplinary collaborations in oncology, radiation safety, and technology integration.
