Post Doctoral Fellow at Banaras Hindu University, India
Dr. P. Venkatraman is a distinguished Medical Physicist with extensive expertise in radiation protection, dosimetry, and medical physics research. Holding a Ph.D. in Medical Physics from Bharathiar University (2013-2018), his research contributions span across nanodosimetry, radiation detectors, and innovative treatments in oncology, including novel approaches to COVID-19 treatment. He has received numerous awards, including the AMPI Meritorious Medical Physicist Award (2022) and the AFOMP Young Achiever Award (2024). Dr. Venkatraman has served in key academic and research roles, contributing to the field through teaching, research, and clinical applications. His innovative work in radiation therapy and detection technology has earned him recognition both in India and internationally. 🌟🩻📚
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Educational Background 🎓
- Ph.D. in Medical Physics – Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (2013-2018)
- M.Sc. in Medical Physics – Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (2011-2013)
- B.Sc. in Physics – Jamal Mohammed College, Bharathidasan University, Trichy (2008-2011)
Professional Experience 💼
Dr. Venkatraman has a diverse and impactful professional journey in medical physics, spanning academic, clinical, and research roles. He is currently a Teaching Medical Physicist at Bharathidasan University and a Mentor at the International Commission on Radiation Protection (TG 126). He has also worked as a Clinical Research Scientist and Principal at Harshamitra Super Specialty Cancer Center (2021-2022) and Head of the Department at Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore (2019). Additionally, Dr. Venkatraman has served as an Assistant Professor and Innovation Member in applied sciences at the same institution. He is involved in cutting-edge research, including developing Monte Carlo simulations for kilo voltage arc treatments and establishing advanced radiation protection laboratories. His clinical experience includes working with advanced equipment like Varian Trilogy and HDR brachytherapy systems. He has also played a pivotal role in global initiatives, including research into innovative treatments for COVID-19. 🏥🎓💡
- Venkatraman Pitchaikannu, Lalit M Aggarwal, Sunil Choudhary, “Carbon-based brilliance: a novel approach to renewable energy in radiotherapy centers,” Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 200(11-12), 2024, 1189–1196.
- Premkumar Sellan, Manigandan Selvan, Abida Perveen, Din Nasrud, Sakthivel Chandrasekar, Pitchaikannu Venkatraman, Devaraj Nataraj, Byung Seong Bae, Damian Chinedu Onwudiwe, Lei Wei, “Preparation of bismuth-doped CsPbBr3 perovskite single crystals for X-ray and gamma-ray sensing applications,” Material Advances, 2024, 5, 6309.
- Sougoumarane Dashnamoorthy, Ebenezar Jeyasingh, Karthick Rajamanickam, Venkatraman Pitchaikannu, Kathiresan Nachimuthu, “Dosimetric and radiobiological advantages from deep inspiration breath-hold and free breath technique for left-sided breast radiation using 3DCRT, IMRT, and Rapid arc methods – A complete assessment,” Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 200(13), 2024, 1274–1293.
- Boopathi M, Khanna D, Venkatraman P, Sahay J, Sureka CS, Raju V, Aggarwal LM, Choudhary S., “Fabrication and Characterization of Beam Quality Phantom for External Beam Radiotherapy,” Iranian Journal of Medical Physics, 2024, 21:93-101.
- M. Boopathi, D. Khanna, P. Mohandass, P. Venkatraman, “A dosimetric comparison of split and open X-jaw methods in volumetric modulated arc therapy for extended target volumes of head and neck cancer,” Oncology and Radiotherapy, 18(4), 2024: 001-005.
- P. Venkatraman, Rajisha Rajan, CS Sureka, LC Nehru, “Synthesis and fabrication of HAp from fish scale waste to develop bone equivalent phantom,” Nuclear and Particle Physics Proceedings, V336–338A, 2023, 54-61.
- M. Boopathi, D. Khanna, P. Venkatraman, R Varshini, C. S. Sureka, S. Pooja, “Fabrication and Dosimetric Characteristics of Silicon Elastomer-Based Bolus Using External Beam Radiotherapy,” Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 24(1), 141-147, 2023.
- M. Boopathi, D. Khanna, P. Venkatraman, R Varshini, S.Pooja, “Assessment of ion recombination and polarization correction factors for small and large field size of photon beams,” Oncology and Radiotherapy, 17(9), 2023: 268-286.