🔬 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.

Publications Top Notes

1. Produced Radioactive Isotopes, Ambient Dose Equivalent in TrueBeam Room with Flattening Filter (FF) and Flattening Filter Free (FFF) Modes: Monte Carlo Simulation
   • 📖 Applied Radiation and Isotopes
   • 📅 May 2025
   • 🏆 Contributors: Soai Dang Quoc, Toshioh Fujibuchi, Hiroyuki Arakawa, Keisuke Hamada, DongHee Han
2. Simulating the Head of a TrueBeam Linear Particle Accelerator and Calculating the Photoneutron Spectrum on the Central Axis of a 10-MV Photon Using Particle and Heavy-Ion Transport System Code
   • 📖 Radiation Protection Dosimetry
   • 📅 June 2024
   • 🏆 Contributors: Soai Dang Quoc, Toshioh Fujibuchi, Hiroyuki Arakawa, Keisuke Hamada
3. Analyzing Planning Techniques for Whole Brain Radiotherapy
   • 📖 International Journal of Medical Physics, Clinical Engineering and Radiation Oncology
   • 📅 2020
4. Electron Radiotherapy (IOERT) for Applications Outside of the Breast: Dosimetry and Influence of Tissue Inhomogeneities
   • 📖 Physica Medica
   • 📅 December 2019
   • 🏆 Contributors: Avanzo, M.; Dassie, A.; Chandra Acharya, P.; Chiovati, P.; Pirrone, G.; Avigo, C.; Barresi, L.; Dang Quoc, S.; Fiagbedzi, E.; Navarria, F. et al.
5. Analyze the Dose Results Calculated with AAA Algorithm in Eclipse Software of New Treatment Planning System
   • 📖 Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
   • 📅 June 2019
6. Compare the Difference Between Dose Results Calculated with Analytical AAA, Dose Calculated with PBC Algorithm in Eclipse Software, and Measurement Dose
   • 📖 The 117th Scientific Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Physics JRC2019
   • 📅 April 2019