🔬 Soai Dang Quoc is the Head of the Medical Physics Department at Hanoi Oncology Hospital. With a strong academic background in physics, telecommunications engineering, and medical physics, he has contributed significantly to radiation protection and medical research. His work on Monte Carlo simulations enhances radiation safety in medical environments. A dedicated researcher, mentor, and collaborator, he has published in high-impact journals and works with global experts to advance medical physics innovations. His leadership fosters scientific progress and patient safety.
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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits
Soai Dang Quoc embarked on his academic journey with a strong foundation in physics. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physics from Hanoi University of Science, Vietnam National University Hanoi (2004–2008). Pursuing interdisciplinary expertise, he obtained a Master of Engineering in Telecommunications Engineering from Hanoi University of Science and Technology (2010–2012). With an increasing interest in medical applications, he secured an IAEA full scholarship to complete a Master of Advanced Studies in Medical Physics at the University of Trieste in collaboration with the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (2013–2025). Furthering his expertise, he enrolled in the International Doctoral Program in Health Sciences at Kyushu University, Japan, under the MEXT scholarship (2021–2024).
💼 Professional Endeavors
His professional career began as a Researcher at the National Centre for Laser Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam (2008–2009). Transitioning to medical physics, he joined the Hanoi Oncology Hospital (2010–2013) as a Medical Physicist in the Department of Medical Supplies – Medical Physics. His global exposure includes an internship at AVIANO CRO Hospital, Italy (2015). Later, he was promoted to Leader of the Medical Physics Unit at Hanoi Oncology Hospital (2021–2024). As of December 2024, he holds the esteemed position of Head of the Medical Physics Department at the same institution.
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus On Medical Physics
His research focuses on Radiation Protection and Medical Physics, with notable contributions in Monte Carlo simulations of ambient dose in LINAC rooms. His study evaluates secondary gamma-ray emissions, radioactive isotopes, and ambient dose equivalency in different operational modes, ensuring radiation safety for radiotherapy technologists, medical physicists, and engineers involved in LINAC maintenance and decommissioning.
🌍 Impact and Influence
His research has significantly impacted radiation safety protocols, shielding methodologies, and patient safety in radiotherapy. His expertise in radiation protection ensures that modern radiotherapy procedures remain safe and effective. His findings offer crucial insights for quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), and LINAC decommissioning strategies.
📚 Academic Citations
His research on radioactive isotope production and ambient dose equivalent in LINAC rooms has been published in Applied Radiation and Isotopes, a journal indexed in SCI and Scopus.
🏅 Awards and Honors
- IAEA Full Scholarship for Master of Advanced Studies in Medical Physics
- MEXT Scholarship for Doctoral Program in Health Sciences
- Best Researcher Award (Nominated)
- Editorial Appointment (September 24, 2024)
✨ Collaborations and Memberships
He collaborates with leading experts at Kyushu University’s Division of Medical Quantum Science, including Professor Ph.D. Toshioh Fujibuchi, Professor Ph.D. Hiroyuki Arakawa, Ph.D. Keisuke Hamada, and Ph.D. Donghee Han.