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Dr. Chadia Rizk: Leading Researcher in Medical Physics

National Council for Scientific Research, CNRS, radiation safety department, Lebanon

Congratulations, Dr. Chadia Rizk, on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from Citation Awards! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!🌿

Dr. Chadia Rizk , in 2023-present: Radiation protection specialist, International Atomic Energy Agency, stands as a distinguished academic and researcher in the domain of Medical Physics. Holding a PhD in radiation exposure/ computed tomography from Ph.D. in Radiation Protection and Medical Physics.Saint Joseph University, Mar Roukoz, Lebanon, their professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise.🧑‍🔬

Professional Profiles:

Scopus Profile

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Areas of Specialization:

Medical Physics, radiation exposure, computed tomography

Education

Ph.D. in Radiation Protection and Medical Physics (2016-2019): Saint Joseph University, Mar Roukoz, Lebanon

Professional Experiences:

Radiation Protection Specialist (2023-present): International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vice Chairperson (2021-2023): Steering Committee of the Asia and the Pacific Regional ALARA Network (ARAN)

Awards and Prizes:

IAEA Fellow (2007)

Research Focus

Chadia Rizk’s research focus in medical physics encompasses a wide range of topics within the field of radiation protection and healthcare. Her contributions reflect a commitment to advancing both theoretical understanding and practical applications. Some key areas of her research include, Radiation Protection in Medical, Occupational Radiation Protection, Interventional Cardiology Procedures, Dosimetry and Monitoring, Diagnostic Reference Levels and Optimization, Education and Mentorship, International Collaboration.

Peer Reviewer & Academic Engagements:

Citations by 67 documents, 4h-index

Publications: 14 documents indexed in Scopus

Selective Publications (JOURNALS):

A study on the uncertainty for the routine dosimetry service at the Lebanese Atomic Energy Commission using Harshaw 8814 dosimeters. Radiation protection dosimetry (2015)

Occupational Doses for the First and Second Operators in Lebanese Interventional Cardiology Suites. Radiation Protection Dosimetry (2018).

Measurement of Patient Skin Dose Distributions in Three Lebanese Interventional Cardiology Suites. Radiation Protection Dosimetry (2018).

Establishing the European diagnostic reference levels for interventional cardiology. Phys Medica (2018).

National diagnostic reference levels in interventional radiology suites in Lebanon: a multicenter survey. Radiation Protection Dosimetry Journal(2019).

Results of the Joint IAEA/ARPANSA Intercomparison Exercise on Whole Body Dosemeters for Photons in Asia and the Pacific Region. Radiation Protection Dosimetry Journal(2019)

Diagnostic Reference Levels, Deterministic and Stochastic Risks in Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Procedures. Health Physics Journal (2020).

Uncertainty Evaluation in Measurement of the Personal dose Equivalent at Nine Individual Monitoring Services in Asia and the Pacific Region. Radiation Protection Dosimetry Journal (2020).