Program Graduates
MSBS program
| Year | Name | Thesis topic | Major Advisor |
| 2023 | Anand, David | Implementation and Analysis of Automated Prospective Quality Management Program for Import of Treatment Parameters across Vendor Platforms. | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2023 | Bertemes, Jacob | Integration of TG-51 Addendum Updates to Clinical Reference Dosimetry Workflow | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2023 | Ganji, Tahereh | Breast irradiation skin dose comparison of virtual bolus and robust VMAT planning vs 3D field-field | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2023 | Gibbs, Jacob | Improvements in Breast Treatment Planning Through an Automation Script | Nicholas Sperling, Ph.D |
| 2023 | Grelle, Frederick | Comparison and Validation of RayStation Photon Monte Carlo(MC) Beam Model Versus Collapsed Cone Convolution(CCC) | Nicholas Sperling, Ph.D |
| 2023 | Negar Charchi | Gold nanoparticle mediated radiation therapy using MV energy X-ray | Aniruddha Ray, Ph.D |
| 2022 | Aldawood, Hussain | Evaluation of the True Composite and Field-by-Field QA Methods in Detecting Systematic MLC Positioning Errors | Diana Shvydka, Ph.D |
| 2022 | Byrne, Justin | Dosimetric Quality of SIMT vs SIST Treatment Planning for Multiple Brain Metastases | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2022 | Pandey, Prakash |
ArcCheck Phantom with Tissue Equivalent Inserts for Validation of Treatment Planning System Dose Calculation in Heterogenous Media |
Diana Shvydka, Ph.D |
| 2022 | Jensen, Gunnar | Improvements to a Prone Breast Board System | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2021 | Windsor, Cheyanne | Analysis of Intrafraction Patient Motion on a Six Degrees-of-Freedom Couch | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2021 | Bittinger, Kelsey | An Investigation into the Properties of 3d Printing Materials for Potential Use in Radiation Therapy | Nicholas Sperling, Ph.D |
| 2021 | Hajduk, Michael | A Dosimetric comparison of VMAT prostate plans designed with 10MV vs 18MV photon beams. | Diana Shvydka, Ph.D |
| 2021 | DeLuca, Enrico | An Investigation of Radiation Treatment Plan Quality and Time Constraints: Factors Affecting Optimization for RayStation’s Collapsed Cone Algorithm | Nicholas Sperling, Ph.D |
| 2021 | Newell, Devin | Recommendations for Treatment Planning Dose Indices for Single-Isocenter Single Target VMAT Brain Stereotactic Radiosurgery/Radiotherapy; A retrospective. | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2020 | Belardo, Jacob |
DIBH@Home Patient Practice Application: A MedPhys3.0 Proof of Concept in iOS |
Nicholas Sperling, Ph.D |
| 2020 | Cichewicz, Edward | An Evaluation of Obliquity and Irregular Surfaces as Addressed by a Commercial Electron Monte Carlo Dose Calculation Algorithm | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2020 | Lyons, Kristopher | Evaluating the Dosimetric Impact of Treatment Couch Modeling in the RayStation TPS | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2020 | Seekamp, James | A Patient Specific Treatment Planning Method for BNCT Utilizing MCNP and RayStation | Nicholas Sperling, Ph.D |
| 2020 | Simpson, Zakery | Developing A Patient-Specific Model for a Collision Prediction Script | Nicholas Sperling, Ph.D |
| 2020 | Wilkinson, Austin | Investigating Prone Breast Treatment Plan Robustness and Attenuation of Prone Breast Board | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2019 | Oakey, Mary | Developing a Quantitative Means for Evaluating Single Isocenter Multi-Target SRS Plans | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2019 | Langmack, Christian | Dosimetric Properties of Muons for Radiation Therapy Application | Diana Shvydka, Ph.D |
| 2019 | Balyimez, Serkan | Quantitative Analysis of Bony Anatomy vs Soft Tissue Matching Using CBCT in Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2019 | VanWell, Tyler | An Investigation into the Impact of Reduced Administered Dose on PET Image Quality | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2018 | Kunz, Jeremy | A Monte Carlo Model of the Varian Edge Linear Accelerator Using MCNP | Diana Shvydka, Ph.D |
| 2018 | Short, Wesley | Evaluating the Dosimetric Accuracy of Small Gating Windows in Radiotherapy | Nicholas Sperling, Ph.D |
| 2018 | Yates, Justin | Retrospective Dosimetric Comparison of MLC Defined Conformal Arc to Stereotactic Cone Plans for Single Fraction SRS on the Varian Edge | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2017 | Qureshi, Aleem | A Novel Equivalent Squares Formalism for Use in Small Field Dosimetry | Nicholas Sperling, Ph.D. |
| 2017 | Muenkel, Jessica | An Evaluation of the Dose to the Spinal Cord for SBRT Spine Patients and the Role of MRIs | David Pearson, Ph.D. |
| 2017 | Lavvafi, Hossein | *Scholarly Project* Reducing Radiation Exposure to the Rectum During Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy Using NiTi Shape Memory Alloy | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2017 | Liu, Chenguang | Dosimetric Evaluation and Verification of Respiratory Motion Management System in Radiation Oncology | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2017 | Wan, Jui | Exploring RayStation Treatment Planning System=Commissioning Varian TrueBeam Photon and Electron Energies, and Feasability of Using Photon Beam to Deliver Conventional Flat Beam | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2016 | Alarady, Mamdooh | Comparative Characterization of Image Quality of Multi-Slice Computed Tomography and Cone Beam Computed Tomography for Clinically Used Protocols in Radiation Therapy | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2016 | Alsanea, Maram | The Effect of Metal on Size Specific Dose Estimation (SSDE) on CT: A Phantom Study | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2016 | Ajo, Ramzi | A Dosimetric Evaluation of the Eclipse and Pinnacle Treatment Planning Systems in Treatment of Vertebral Bodies Using IMRT and VMAT with Modeled and Commissioned Flattening Filter Free Fields | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2016 | Aldokhail, Abdullah | Automated Signal-to-Noise Analysis for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Using a Noise Distribution Model | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2016 | Luttrell, Kyle | An Investigation of Dose Reduction in Head and Neck CT with the Use of Organ Exposure Modulation | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2016 | Karakas, Zeynep | Comparative Motion and Dosimetric Analysis of Organs at Risk Near Pancreatic Tumors Treated with Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy with and without Abdominal Compression Using 4DCT Data Sets | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2016 | Arora, Vidheesha | An Investigation of the Polarty Effects in Small Fields Based on the Evaluation of the Micro-Ionization Chambers | Nicholas Sperling, Ph.D |
| 2016 | Staley, Noah | An Investigation into the Accuracy of the Photon Beam Model used in the Pinnacle Treatment Planning System and Its Effects on Treatment Planning | Diana Shvydka, Ph.D |
| 2015 | Ulizio, Vincent | The Dosimetric Importance of Six Degree of Freedom Couch End to End Quality Assurance for SRS/SBRT Treatments When Comparing Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy to Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2015 | Mathew, Damien | Polarity Effects from Vertically-Mounting Small Volume Ionization Chambers for Reference Dosimetry of Small-Fields | Nicholas Sperling, Ph.D |
| 2015 | Macey, Nathaniel | Evaluation of a MapCHECK2™ Diode Array for High Dose Rate Brachytherapy QA | Diana Shvydka, Ph.D |
| 2015 | AlSharif, Fatima | The Dosimetric Effect of the MLC Leaf Width in Arc Therapy | Diana Shvydka, Ph.D |
| 2015 | Alahmad, Haitham | Evaluation of Phantoms Used in Image Quality Performance Testing of Dental Cone Beam Comuted Tomography Systems | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2015 | Gray, Tara | The Limit of Resolution and Detectability of the ArcCHECK QA Phantom in Small Field Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy and Stereotactic Radiosurgery Quality Assurance | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2015 | Alkhurayji, Hanoof | Dosimetric Analysis of the Effect of Tissdue Heterogeneity Corrections in Two Different Treatment Planning Algorithms in Sample Lung SBRT Treatment Plans | Nicholas Sperling, Ph.D |
| 2015 | Bejarano-Buele, Ana | Comparison of Radiation Treatment Plans for Breast Cancer Between 3D Conformal in Prne and Supine Positions in Contrast to VMAT and IMRT Supine Positions | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2014 | Leheta, Dimitra | Acquisition and Analysis of Megavoltage Linac Beam Transmission Data for Direct Verification of Photon Spectra Models in a Treatment Planning System | Diana Shvydka, Ph.D |
| 2014 | Gill, Sukhdeep | A Study of Evaluation of the Optimal PTV Margins for Patients Receiving Prostate IGRT Based on CBCT Data Dose Calculation | David Pearson, PhD |
| 2014 | Cotton, Andrew | Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Default Mode Network Connectivity Following a Motor Vehicle Collision | Michael Dennis, Ph.D |
| 2014 | Dalhart, Adam | A Verification of Dose Deformation and Treatment Planning Software in the Evaluation of Dose to Targets and Normal Structures in SBRT Patients | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2014 | Dance, Michael | A Comparative Analysis for Verification of IMRT and VMAT Treatment Plans using a 2-D and 3-D Diode Array | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2013 | Koontz, Craig | Monte Carlo Investigation on the Effect of Heterogeneities on Strut Adjusted Volume Implant (SAVI) Dosimetry | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2013 | Hudson, Jason | Image-Guided Adaptive Radiation Therapy: Retrospective Study and Assessment of Clinical Workflow | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2013 | Davenport, David | Development of a Quality Assurance Procedure for Dose Volume Histogram Analysis | Diana Shvydka, Ph.D |
| 2013 | Fentner, David | A Comparative Image Quality Analysis between Multi-Slice Computed Tomography and Cone Beam Computed Tomography for Radiation Treatment Planning Purposes | Michael Dennis, Ph.D |
| 2013 | Hill, Nichole | Dosimetric Verification of Respiratory-Gated Radiation Therapy using a Dynamic Phantom for Commissioning the Varian Real-Time Position Management System | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2013 | Walker, Justin | The Use of an On-Board MV Imager for Plan Verification of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy and Volumetrically Modulated Arc Therapy | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2012 | Dickerson, Edward | Quantitative Analysis of the Head Scatter and Jaw Transmission Correction Factor for Commissioning of Enhanced Dynamic Wedge Fields Using a MapCHECK 2 Diode Array | Diana Shvydka, Ph.D |
| 2012 | Williams, Eric | Dose Modification Factor Analysis of Multi-Lumen Brachytherapy Applicator with Monte Carlo Simulation | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2012 | Hancock, George | Development of a Comprehensive Linac-based Quality Assurance Program for a Retrofitted Micro-MLC SRS Systems | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2012 | Soni, Neelu | Quantitative Assessment of the Source Attenuation for the New CT-compatible Titanium Fletcher-Suit-Delclos (FSD) Gynecologic Applicator | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2012 | White, Todd | A Novel Device for Delivering Combined Partial Breast Irradiation and Partial Breast Hyperthermia | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2011 | Horne, Stephanie | Analysis of Irregular Surfaces with the Leipzig and Valencia HDR Skin Applicators | Diana Shvydka, Ph.D |
| 2011 | Sherman, Justin | The Comparison of Dose Modification Factors for Two Multi-Lumen Brachytherapy Applicators used in Partial Breast Irradiation | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2011 | Rhodes, Charles | Development of an Automated Program for Calculating Radiation Shielding in a Radiotherapy Vault | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2010 | Herrick, Andrea | A Dosimetric Analysis of Heterogeneity Corrections of Three Treatment Planning Algorithms | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2010 | Gordon, Ian | Feasibility Study of Intensity Modulation for Low Dose Rate External Beam Radiation Therapy | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2010 | Pichler, Joseph | IMRT plan delivery verification utilizing a spiral phantom with radiochromic film dosimetry | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2010 | Bismack, Brian | Implementation of the Dosimetry Check software package in computing 3D patient exit dose through generation of a deconvolution kernel to be used for patients' IMRT | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2010 | Detwiler, Jordyn | Dosimetric Evaluation of Three Partial Breast Irradiation Devices and the Dosimetric Effect of Tissue Thickness Surrounding a Multi-Lumen Partial Breast Applicator | David Pearson, Ph.D |
| 2010 | Patel, Jalpa | Commissioning, Acceptance Testing, and Implementation of an EPID Based IMRT QA System “Dosimetry Check” and Quantitative Comparisons to MapCheck | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2008 | Thirunelli, Peter | Electron Arc Therapy: Physical measurement and Calibration | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2008 | Bugno, Jake | Development and Implementation of GafChromic EBT In-Vivo personal Dosimetry System | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2008 | Chan, Phillip | Dosimetric Verification of the ADAC Pinnacles Pencil Beam Algorithm for Clinical Electrons in Presence of Cerrobend Blocking | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2008 | Carroll, Timothy | Calculation of the 10th value layer of 5% borated Polyethylene for Neutron Spectrum emitted from an 18 MV Elekta Accelerator Head and for the Neutron Spectrum Found at the entrance of a Treatment Room | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2008 | Khan, Nadeem | Dosimetric Calculation of Thermo Brachytherapy Seed: A Monte Carlo Study | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2008 | Hack, Joshua | Development and Implementation of Quality Assurance Standards for External Beam Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2008 | Merz, Brandon | Dosimetric Comparison of Superficial X-rays and a Custom HDR Surface Applicator for the Treatment of Superficial Cancers | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2008 | Walton, Dean | Effect of Slit Scan Imaging Techniques on Image Quality in radiotherapy Electronic Portal Imaging | Michael Dennis, Ph.D |
| 2007 | Patel, Chet | Commissioning and Acceptance Testing of an IMRT System | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2006 | Deanna. Julie | Commissioning Enhanced Dynamic Wedges on a Varian 2100 C/D Machine | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2006 | Hill, Todd | Neutron Fluence Measurements of the Siemens Oncor Linear Accelerator Utilizing Gold Foil Activation | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2006 | Reinick, Ian | Retrospective study of a breast-conserving surgery with intra-operative radiotherapy, the UT-HSC experience | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2005 | Earla, Janika | The Assessment of the Effect of Cancer and Its Treatment on PET Scan F-18 FDG Tracer Distribution in Pre- And Post-Treatment and Its Relation to Myocardial Tissue Uptake | Michael Dennis, Ph.D |
| 2005 | Bishwakala, Arua | Evaluation of Scatter Distribution through Segmented IMRT Fields in Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2005 | Adhikary, Kalyan | Development of Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) Software and Databases for Radiation Therapy Applications | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2005 | Lee, Chul | Acceptance Testing, Beam Modeling and Commissioning of 10 MV and 18 MV Photon Beams for Radiation Oncology Applications | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2005 | Khadija, Murshed | AComparative Analysis Between Conventional MLC Based and Solid Compensator Based IMRT Treatment Techniques. A Clinical Review After 5 Years. | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2005 | Borrelli, Leonard | APositron Emission Tomography System Comparison Utilizing the American College of Radiology Accreditation Phantom | Michael Dennis, Ph.D |
| 2004 | Bodiker, Goldie | FMRI Analysis of Inverted and Non-inverted Left-handed Subjects During Language Tasks | Michael Dennis, Ph.D |
| 2004 | Chen, Chen | ATechnique to Measure and Compensate for Prostate Movement for Patients Receiving Daily IMRT Treatment Using BAT System Compared with EPID | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2003 | Alkaissi, Ali | Verification of Measured Beam Characteristics for Small Stereotactic Radiosurgery Fields using Various Ionization Chambers and Radiochromic Film Compared with Monte Carlo Technique | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2003 | Gopalakrishnan, Mahesh | Verification of Dose in Region Above Dmax for Clinical Photon Beams Using an Extrapolation and a Parallel Plate Chamber, Compared with Monte Carlo Simulation | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2003 | Priyadershi, Abhinit | Comparative Analysis in Calibration of Superficial X-ray Therapy Unit Using Various Ionization Chambers | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2002 | Payette, Craig | Calibration and Dosimetric Evaluation of the New 0.5cm HDR Iridivm-192 Service Using Computations of Monte Carlo and Measurement Techniques | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2002 | Froehlich, Ronald | Measurement and Analysis of Surface Dose and Buildup Region for Photons and Electrons on the Varian Clinac 1800 | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2002 | Harjinder, Khaira | Performance Review of Commercially Available computed Tomography Systems | Michael Dennis, Ph.D |
| 2001 | Dorbu, Gorwin | Comparison of AAPM's Protocol TG-51 with TG-21 for Clinical Reference Dosimetry | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
Ph.D. program
| Year | Name | Thesis topic | Major Advisor |
| 1995 | Chan, Maria | Confirmation of Target Localization and Dosimetry for Three-Dimensional Treatment Planning by Magnetic Resonance Scanning of a Ferrous Sulfate Gel Head Phantom | Ayyangar Komanduri, PhD |
| 1998 | Pawlicki, Todd | Application of a new mixed-simulation Monte Carlo Code System to electron beam radiotherapy treatment planning with computed tomography | Ayyangar Komanduri, PhD |
| 1998 | Price, Robert Jr | The Measurement, Analysis, and implementation of Electron Beam Data Utilized for Interoperative Radiation Therapy at the Medical College of Ohio | Ayyangar Komanduri, PhD |
| 1998 | Jiang, Steve B. | Development of a Compensator Based Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy System | Ayyangar Komanduri, PhD |
| 2004 | Li, Jun | Analysis of Dose Characteristics From Beveled Applicators in Intra‑operative Radiation Therapy (IORT) Using Monte Carlo Simulation, Water Scan Measurement and Film Dosimetry | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2004 | Rakowski, Joseph | Mammography Tomosynthesis Using a Coupled Source and Detector in a C-arm Configuration | Michael Dennis, Ph.D |
| 2005 | Hodges, Gregory | Measurements of Total Cross Sections on the n=2 Excitation of Helium from the Impact of 10-25 keV Protons | Thomas Kvale, Ph.D / |
| Michael Dennis, Ph.D. | |||
| 2006 | Zhang, Zhengdong | Three-dimensional quantitative dose reduction analysis in MammoSite balloon by Monte Carlo calculations | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2008 | Kang, Jun | Thin film CdTe as a high energy X-ray photon detector material for medical application | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2008 | Pearson, David | Evaluation of Dosimetric Properties of 6 MV& 10 MV Photon Beams From a Linear Accelerator with no Flattening Filter | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2011 | Xiance, Jin | Evaluation of large area polycrystalline CdTe detector for diagnostic X-ray imaging | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2012 | Gautam, Bhoj | Study of Dosimetric and Thermal Properties of a Newly Developed Thermo-brachytherapy Seed for Treatment of Solid Tumors | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2013 | Sperling, Nicholas | An Algorithm for the Reconstruction of an Entrance Beam Fluence Using Virtual Exit Electronic Portal Images | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2014 | Paudel, Nava | Nanoparticle-aided Radiation Therapy: Micro-dosimetry and Evaluation of the Mediators Producing Biological Damage | Diana Shvydka, Ph.D |
| 2015 | Tanny, Sean | Investigation of Radiation Protection Methodologies for Radiation Therapy Shielding Using Monte Carlo Simulation and Measurement | E. Ishmael Parsai, Ph.D |
| 2016 | Warrell, Gregory | Computational and Experimental Evaluations of a Novel Thermo-Brachytherapy Seed for Treatment of Solid Tumors | Diana Shvydka, Ph.D |