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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 - 2026 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.
Education/Academic qualification
B,Sc, Hons.
Accepting PhD Students
- Accepting PhD Students
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Technical note: A small animal irradiation platform for investigating the dependence of the FLASH effect on electron beam parameters
Byrne, K. E., Poirier, Y., Xu, J., Gerry, A., Foley, M. J., Jackson, I. L., Sawant, A. & Jiang, K., Feb 2024, In: Medical Physics. 51, 2, p. 1421-1432 12 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open Access11 Citations (Scopus) -
Investigation of temperature dependence of inorganic scintillators using the HYPERSCINT research platform
McLaughlin, O., Martyn, M., Kleefeld, C. & Foley, M., Jun 2023, In: Radiation Measurements. 164, 106936.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus) -
Compensation for radiotherapy treatment interruptions due to a cyberattack: An isoeffective DVH-based dose compensation decision tool
O'Shea, K., Coleman, L., Fahy, L., Kleefeld, C., Foley, M. J. & Moore, M., Sep 2022, In: Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics. 23, 9, e13716.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open Access9 Citations (Scopus) -
Real-time dosimetry of ultrahigh dose-rate x-ray beams using scintillation detectors
Shaharuddin, S., Hart, A., Cecchi, D. D., Bazalova-Carter, M. & Foley, M., 2021, 2021 IEEE Sensors, SENSORS 2021 - Conference Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (Proceedings of IEEE Sensors; vol. 2021-October).Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Conference Publication › peer-review
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Review of recent radon research in Ireland, OPTI-SDS project and its impact on the National Radon Control Strategy
Fuente, M., Long, S., Fenton, D., Hung, L. C., Goggins, J. & Foley, M., Sep 2020, In: Applied Radiation and Isotopes. 163, 109210.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Review article › peer-review
Open Access11 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Galway Science & Technology Festival Committee (External organisation)
Foley, M. (Member)
20 Jan 2008 → 1 Jan 2018Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO) (External organisation)
Foley, M. (Member)
0001 → 1 Jan 2022Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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8th ERA: Radon Research in Europe
Foley, M. (Other)
24 Feb 2020 → 28 Feb 2020Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Invited Talk
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Kevin Byrne University of Galway
Foley, M. (Primary Supervisor)
2024 → 2026Activity: Other › Postgraduates Supervised
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