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Research interests include medical and radiation physics. Research includes projects which ultimately aim to improve radiotherapy treatments using Monte Carlo (MC) simulations, environmental radioactivity related research and the development of novel dosimetry and imaging systems. Some details and selected publications can be found here; https://www.universityofgalway.ie/physics/research/photonicsandimaging/medicalphysics/

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Biography

For Postdoctoral and PhD positions please email Dr Mark Foley.

· 2019 Visiting Prof University of Victoria, Canada

· 2017 - 2021 External examiner (UK) - MSc Medical Radiation Physics Programme and MSc Clinical Science (Medical Physics)

· 2015 - present Academic Director, CAMPEP accredited MSc in Medical Physics

· 2009 - 2016 Director, BSc Physics with Medical Physics

· 2013 Visiting Prof National University of Singapore (NUS)

· 2008 - 2010 Vice-Dean, Strategy and Communications, College of Science

· 2007- present Full-time permanent academic, School of Physics

· 2005 - 2019 University Radiological Protection Officer (RPO)

· 2005 - 2007 Fixed-term lecturer, School of Physics

· 2004 - 2019 FFR lecturer, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland

· 2002 - 2014 Lecturer, School Leavers Access programme and Mature Students Access programme, NUI Galway

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Research Interests

For Postdoctoral and PhD positions please email Dr Mark Foley.

Research interests include medical and radiation physics. Research includes projects which ultimately aim to improve radiotherapy treatments using Monte Carlo (MC) simulations, radon related research and the development of novel dosimetry and imaging systems. Provide training and advice on ionizing radiation safety.

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Teaching Interests

First year Biomedical Physics.

Third year Radiation and Medical Physics.

Third year Biomedical Physics.

Fourth year Biomedical Physics labs.

Medical Imaging for MSc in Biomedical Science.

CAMPEP accredited MSc in Medical Physics. Radiation Safety Course.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Education/Academic qualification

B,Sc, Hons.

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