Prof. Dr. Shinhaeng Cho, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, South Korea
Dr. Shin-Haeng Cho is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Chonnam National University Hospital, South Korea. With a strong background in medical physics, he previously served as a Medical Physics Fellow and Academy Member at the Proton Therapy Center of the National Cancer Center, South Korea. Dr. Cho earned his Ph.D. in Solid State Physics and Medical Physics from Korea University, where he also completed his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Physics. His expertise spans radiation treatment planning, proton therapy, dosimetric system development, and dose enhancement research using nanoparticles. He has contributed to advancements in radiation dosimetry, quality assurance, and tumor treatment techniques, including IMRT, VMAT, Tomotherapy, and 3D-HDR brachytherapy. Additionally, Dr. Cho has conducted research on solar cell efficiency improvements using localized surface plasmon resonance and semiconductor crystal growth for radiation detectors. His extensive clinical and research experience underscores his dedication to innovation in radiation oncology and medical physics.
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Suitability for Best Researcher Award
Dr. Shin-Haeng Cho is a highly qualified researcher with a strong background in radiation oncology, medical physics, and solid-state physics, making him a compelling candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Below is an evaluation of his suitability based on key criteria
🎓 Education
📌 Philosophy of Doctor (Ph.D.) in Solid State Physics and Medical Physics (2008.09 – 2015.02)
🔹 Graduate School of Korea University, South Korea
📌 Master’s Degree in Solid State Physics (2006.03 – 2008.08)
🔹 Graduate School of Korea University, South Korea
📌 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics (1999.03 – 2006.02)
🔹 Korea University, South Korea
🏥 Work Experience
📌 Clinical Assistant Professor (2019.03 – Present)
🔹 Department of Radiation Oncology, Chonnam National University Hospital, South Korea
📌 Medical Physics Fellow (2018.03 – 2019.02)
🔹 Proton Therapy Center, National Cancer Center, South Korea
🔹 Division of Medical Physics
📌 Medical Physics Academy (2016.03 – 2018.02)
🔹 Proton Therapy Center, National Cancer Center, South Korea
🔹 Division of Medical Physics
📌 Research Professor (2015.03 – 2016.02)
🔹 Department of Radiologic Science, Korea University, South Korea
🏆 Achievements & Research Interests
📌 Radiation Oncology & Medical Physics
🔹 Development of Dosimetric Systems for Proton & Photon Beams
🔹 Patient Treatment Planning & Quality Assurance (Proton, IMRT, Tomotherapy, 3D Therapy)
🔹 Dose Measurement & Evaluation in Proton Therapy
🔹 Study on Dose Enhancement for Tumor Cells using Nanoparticles
📌 Semiconductor & Energy Research
🔹 Solar Cell Efficiency Enhancement using Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR) with Gold Nanoparticles
🔹 Development of Solar Cells using Polycrystalline Semiconductors
🔹 Crystal Growth of Cd-based II-VI Compounds (CdTe, CdZnTe, CdMnTe, CdTeSe) & Other Materials (InI, TlBr, HgI₂) for Radiation Detectors
🎖 Awards & Honors
🏅 Recognized for Contributions in Radiation Oncology & Medical Physics
🏅 Contributions to Proton Therapy & Radiation Treatment Techniques
🏅 Innovations in Dosimetry & Semiconductor-based Radiation Detectors
Publication Top Notes:
Preliminary Investigation of a Cd0.9Zn0.1Te Detector for Small-Field Dosimetry Applications Using Therapeutic MV Beams
Radiation Hardness Analysis of Inorganic Scintillators Irradiated by a 6 MeV Electron Beam
Dosimetric Analysis of Lung Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Using Halcyon Linear Accelerator
Performance Comparison of CdTe:Na, CdTe:As, and CdTe:P Single Crystals for Solar Cell Applications
Blood Lymphocytes as a Prognostic Factor for Stage III Non-small Cell Lung Cancer with Concurrent Chemoradiation