Jithin P K
About Jithin P K
Jithin P K is a Beam Physics Engineer and Radiation Safety Officer with expertise in beam optics and calibration procedures. He has worked at various medical institutions in India and currently holds a position at IBA in Navi Mumbai.
Work at IBA
Jithin P K has been employed at IBA as a Beam Physics Engineer and Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) since 2022. In this role, he is involved in beam optics, tuning, and calibration procedures related to beam physics. He also manages site software configuration, treatment planning system (TPS) and oncology information system (OIS) management, and system administration responsibilities. His duties as RSO include personnel dosimetry monitoring and liaising with the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).
Previous Experience in Medical Physics
Prior to his current position, Jithin P K worked at the Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital & Research Centre in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, as a Resident Medical Physicist from 2019 to 2020. He later served as a Junior Medical Physicist at the same institution for five months in 2020. Additionally, he worked as a Medical Physicist at the Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) in Navi Mumbai from 2021 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Jithin P K holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of Calicut, which he completed from 2014 to 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Medical Physics from the same university, graduating in 2020. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in beam physics and medical physics applications.
Involvement in Proteus Plus System Implementation
Jithin P K participated in the implementation of India's second Proteus Plus system at Tata Medical Centre located in Kharghar. This project highlights his involvement in advanced medical technology and his contributions to enhancing cancer treatment capabilities in India.