Grant: Subatomic Physics Envelope - Individual

Objective Initiate a research program to investigate novel radiation sensors and develop new algorithms for online radiation spectrometry and dosimetry. The rationale for this program is: 1) to fill the need of new technologies for the next generation of neutron/gamma radiation detection devices and 2) to engage radiation science and nuclear engineering undergraduate and graduate students in diverse research in the fields of health physics, radiation safety, and nuclear security. Adding to my teaching activities in radiation protection, industrial applications of radiation and Radiological & health physics courses) at UOIT, over the next five years, I plan to: 1) investigate characteristics and proprieties of new radiation sensors used for radiation detection, 2) simulate the response function of different detectors to different types of radiation and 3) collaborate with industry. Approach: The scientific approach consists of: 1) modeling optical properties of scintillators 2) conduct an experimental study and benchmark the models and 3) develop algorithms for dosimetric calculation Novelty: This research program has a primary novelty associated with the implementation of new technologies to develop accurate, efficient and rapid radiation detection systems. The second novelty is that these sensors are flexible for implementation in small devices as well as in large integrated systems.