Sayed Abdou

Consultant Medical Physicist with more than 25 years of professional experience in Diagnostic Radiology, Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Protection, Medical Imaging Quality Assurance, Healthcare Accreditation, and Regulatory Compliance. Recognized for leading radiation protection programmes, implementing quality management systems, optimizing patient radiation dose, and developing evidence-based clinical practices aligned with IAEA Safety Standards, ICRP recommendations, and international accreditation requirements. Internationally trained through the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and AFRA, with extensive experience in multidisciplinary leadership, professional education, clinical auditing, and quality improvement.

Author of the first national prospective study in Egypt establishing National Diagnostic Reference Levels (NDRLs) for paediatric CT examinations, contributing to national radiation protection policy and patient dose optimization.

Consultant Medical Physicist at University, Governmental, Private & International Hospitals (2022-01 – Present)

• Provide expert consultation in Diagnostic Medical Physics, Radiotherapy Physics, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Protection.
• Lead QA/QC programs for medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment.
• Perform acceptance testing, commissioning support, shielding design, and radiation surveys.
• Develop radiation safety programs, SOPs, and quality management documentation.
• Support accreditation activities and regulatory inspections.
• Deliver professional education and technical training for multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Radiation Protection Expert (Licensed RPE) at Self-Employed (2009-01 – Present)

• Establish and manage Radiation Protection Programs.
• Conduct radiation risk assessments and occupational dose evaluations.
• Perform shielding calculations and facility design reviews.
• Support licensing procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Develop emergency preparedness and radiation incident response procedures.

Senior Medical Physicist at Ain Shams University Hospitals (2003-01 – 2022-12)

• Radiotherapy Quality Assurance.
• LINAC Quality Control.
• Treatment Planning System verification.
• CT and PET/CT Quality Assurance.
• Radiation Measurements.
• Clinical Dosimetry.
• Professional education and mentoring

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Diagnostic Medical Physics – Ain Shams University

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Radiotherapy Physics – Ain Shams University

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biophysics – Ain Shams University