Steven J. Bartolac

Steven J. Bartolac serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, applying expertise in medical physics to advance radiotherapy imaging and treatment protocols.

His academic foundation includes dual undergraduate degrees from Queen’s University followed by specialized graduate training at the University of Toronto:

• BASc Hons in Engineering Physics (2000-2005)
• BSc in Geology (2001-2005)
• M.Sc. in Medical Physics (2006-2009)
• Ph.D. in Medical Physics (2009-2013)
• Residency in Radiation Oncology Physics (2013-2015)

Dr. Bartolac’s research centers on optimizing CT imaging for radiotherapy applications, with particular focus on mitigating data insufficiencies in cone-beam CT acquisition and developing spatial fluence modulation techniques to balance radiation dose and image quality. His current work explores protocol optimization for radiotherapy and novel orthovoltage treatment methodologies, addressing critical challenges in pediatric imaging precision and equipment performance stability.

Recent publications demonstrate evolving expertise from foundational fluence optimization (2011) to contemporary investigations of seasonal equipment variations and pediatric CBCT precision (2019), reflecting consistent contributions to medical physics with emphasis on dose reduction and image-guided therapy accuracy.

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