Radiation Physics

The Radiation Physics department is part of the School of Clinical Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Its research strengths, as shown in the publication data, lie in radiation physics, medical physics and dosimetry, with work on radiotherapy and radiation protection. The data point to measurement and modelling of radiation dose and its use in clinical treatment planning.

Further themes include radiation safety for patients and staff, quality assurance in treatment equipment, and imaging applications. The research is mainly focused on South Africa, with comparisons and collaborations extending to other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in radiotherapy and dosimetry studies.