1. Measuring the backscatter radiation in a neonative intensive care unit (NICU)
Erik den Boer
Supevisor: Dr. Entesar Dalah (College of Health Science)
Co-supervisors:
Dr. Abdulmunhem Obaideen (Radiology Dept., University Hospital Sharjah)
& Dr. Walid Metwally (College of Engineering)

2. About me Nationality : Dutch University of origin:
Qualification: BSc in Aerospace Eng., MSc in Biomedical Eng.
Specialization: Medical Physics

3. My UoS Experience Departments:
Medical Diagnostic Imaging (College of Health Science)
Nuclear Engineering (College of Engineering)
Medical Diagnostic Imaging (University Hospital Sharjah)
Project: Measuring the backscatter radiation in an NICU
Modeling: using Monte Carlo, build problem model
Measurements:
Measurement backscatter radiation in UHS to validate the model
Write scientific article about findings

4. Monte Carlo Setup

5. Modeling setup Monte Carlo N-Particle code (MCNP5) Main inputs:
Phantom model
Incubator and environment
Source specification

6. Monte Carlo Model
What is 21 and 49

7. NICU room and incubator Model

8. Experiment Setup

9. Radiation Backscatter Measurements
Radiology Department of University Hospital of Sharjah

10. My experience so far Independent work
Combining theory/modeling and practical work
Supervisors are experts in their fields +
Very educational experience…

11. But plenty of time for fun too!

12. Thank you…

13. Acknowledgements
Eng. Osama Taqatqa, UoS Radiation Protection Officer Ms. Zarmeena Noorajan, Clinical Tutor in Medical Diagnostic Imaging Ms. Afra Al Falasi, Radiographer & UHS Radiation Protection Officer The Biomedical Engineering Department UHS