Akash Mehta
Medical Physicist
46 Leapai Parade, Griffin
Summary
Dedicated and analytical, with strong problem-solving skills and passion for Radiation Oncology Medical Physics. Possesses solid background in radiation physics combined with proficiency in data analysis and software tools. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through innovative solutions and precise measurements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Certified Medical Physicist Specialist
Princess Alexandra Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Completed TEAP in Sept 2024
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues related to radiation therapy equipment, minimizing downtime and preserving continuity of care for patients.
- Maintained quality and performance of specialist instruments and equipment such as LINAC and CT scanners.
- Published one first author peer-reviewed journal article
Part-time PhD at QUT (likely to be enrolled in April/May 2025)
Medical Physicist Registrar
Princess Alexandra Hospital
02.2020 - 09.2024
- TEAP enrollment in April 2021
- Evaluated treatment plans for accuracy and consistency, ensuring precise delivery of prescribed radiation doses to patients.
- Performed quality assurance including patient-specific QA (SunCheck, PTW Octavius arrays), Mechanical QA, CBCT QA, Dosimetry QA, ExacTrac QA and CT QA.
- Published four peer-reviewed journal articles (two as first author) and one book chapter.
Shift Supervisor
Red Rooster
11.2015 - 02.2020
- Leading a team of cashiers, kitchen hands
- Managing customers’ reviews
- Creating shift rosters
- Managing store products and delivery orders
Education
Master of Applied Science - Medical Physics
Queensland University of Technology
02.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Astrophysics
Queensland University of Technology
09.2016 - 12.2018
Diploma in Information Technology -
Queensland University of Technology
10.2015 - 07.2016
Secondary School - Physics, Chemistry, And Math
Shivalik Public School
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Punjab 03.2013 - 03.2015
Skills
- Python programming language (have developed several programs including auto segmentation of organs on CT/MRI scans)
- Proficient in Pinnacle and Eclipse TPS
- Proficient in SunCheck Independent Dose Checker
- Good understanding of IC Profiler, PTW Octavius arrays, Farmers chambers, Parallel-plate chambers, diodes, etc
- Valid Radiation use certificate
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
- Authored/co-authored 5 peer-reviewed articles and 1 book chapter.
- Completed TEAP in 09/2024
- Awarded the QUT International Merit Scholarship 2019/2020 for pursuing Masters.
- Best employee of the year 2018 (Red Rooster Mitchelton).
Scientific Papers And Book Chapters
2024
- Mehta, A; Horgan, E; Ramachandran, P; Noble, C. A Cost-effective Breath-hold Coaching Camera System for Patients Undergoing External Beam Radiotherapy. Journal of Medical Physics 49(4):p 502-509, Oct–Dec 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/jmp.jmp_101_24
- Ratnayake G, Huo M, Mehta A, et al. Utility of 68Ga-DOTATATE PET-MRI for Gamma Knife® stereotactic radiosurgery treatment planning for meningioma. Br J Radiol. 2024;97(1153):180-185. doi:10.1093/bjr/tqad026
2023
- Mehta, A; Arrington, D; Ramachandran, P; Motley, R; Seshadri, V; Anderson, D; Lehman, M; Perrett, B. Investigation of Computed Tomography Numbers on Multiple Imaging Systems using Single and Multislice Methods. Journal of Medical Physics 48(1):p 26-37, Jan–Mar 2023. | DOI: 10.4103/jmp.jmp_3_23.
- Mehta A, Lehman M, Ramachandran P. Auto-segmentation of lung computed tomography datasets using deep learning U‑Net architecture. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics 19(2):p 289-298, Jan–Mar 2023. | DOI: 10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_119_21
2022
- Ramachandran P, Seshadri V, Perrett B, Mehta A, Fontanarosa D, Pinkham M, et al. Role of artificial intelligence in automatic segmentation of brain metastases for radiotherapy. Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis, Volume 3:Brain and prostate cancer 2022 Oct 1. IOP Publishing P. 4-1 to 4-23
2021
- Ramachandran P, Perrett B, Dancewicz O, Seshadri V, Jones C, Mehta A, Foote M. Use of GammaPlan convolution algorithm for dose calculation on CT and cone-beam CT images. Radiat Oncol J. 2021 Jun;39(2):129-138. DOI: 10.3857/roj.2020.00640. Epub 2021 Jun 16. PMID: 34619830; PMCID: PMC8497862.
Conference Presentations
- Mehta A, Ramachandran P, Seshadri V, Perrett B, Pinkham M (2021) Using deep learning algorithms to automate the segmentation of brain metastases. Presented at EPSM 2021.
- Mehta A, Lehman M, Ramachandran P (2020) Auto Segmentation of Lung OARs Using Deep Learning. Presented EPSM 2020.
Timeline
Certified Medical Physicist Specialist
Princess Alexandra Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Medical Physicist Registrar
Princess Alexandra Hospital
02.2020 - 09.2024
Master of Applied Science - Medical Physics
Queensland University of Technology
02.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Astrophysics
Queensland University of Technology
09.2016 - 12.2018
Shift Supervisor
Red Rooster
11.2015 - 02.2020
Diploma in Information Technology -
Queensland University of Technology
10.2015 - 07.2016
Secondary School - Physics, Chemistry, And Math
Shivalik Public School
03.2013 - 03.2015
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