Jerimy C. Polf, Ph.D.
2002, Oklahoma State University
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Department of Radiation Physics
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Jerimy C. Polf, Ph.D. 2002, Oklahoma State University The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center |
Research Interests:
My research focuses on the study of proton interactions with matter and in particular with biological tissues. This work covers a broad range of activities that includes the design and construction of novel detectors and detection methods, the measurement of secondary radiation produced during proton irradiation, and Monte Carlo modeling of proton interaction in tissue. Experimental research in my group is conducted at the M. D. Anderson Proton Therapy Center and in collaboration with many institutions including Texas A&M and Rice University.
Depending on the student's interests and experience, a tutorial in my group would include work on various aspects of the design and/or construction of new spectral detectors for medium energy gamma-rays, or conducting studies of interactions between proton therapy beams and individual nuclei in patient tissue. These activities would generally fall into two distinct categories: Monte Carlo modeling and calculations, or detector development and calibration measurements.
Selected Publications:
Archambault L, Polf JC, Beaulieu L, Beddar S. Characterizing the response of miniature scintillation detectors when irradiated with proton beams. Phys Med Biol 53(7):1865-76, 4/2008.
Harvey MC, Polf JC, Smith AR, Mohan R. Feasibility studies of a passive scatter proton therapy nozzle without a range modulator wheel. Med Phys 35(6):2243-2252, 6/2008.
Polf JC, Peterson S, Ciangaru G, Gillin M, Beddar S. Prompt gamma-ray emission during proton beam irradiation: a preliminary study. Phys Med Biol 54(2): (at press) 1/2009.
Program Affiliation:
Program in Medical Physics