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Luca Buchalter

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Short CV: I graduated in Clinical Engineering in May 2024, developing a strong academic background in biomedical technologies and their applications in healthcare. In September of the same year, I started my Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, further expanding my knowledge in the technological and engineering aspects of the biomedical field.During my Master’s studies, I also had the opportunity to spend an Erasmus exchange period at ISEP – Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto. I am currently completing my Master’s degree and working on my thesis in the field of Radiation Physics. My research focuses on the dosimetric characterization of a prototype C-band FLASH linear accelerator (LINAC) designed to deliver 24 MeV electron beams. This work involves the study and evaluation of the accelerator’s dosimetric performance through Monte Carlo simulations, aimed at predicting and characterizing the behavior of the electron beam. The ultimate goal is to compare the simulation results with experimental dosimetric measurements that will be carried out at Sapienza University of Rome, in order to assess the agreement between the simulated and measured performance of the accelerator

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Short CV: I studied Clinical Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome, where I obtained my bachelor degree in 2024. I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering at the same university. My thesis focuses on the development of a Monte Carlo tool for improving brachytherapy treatments for pediatric retinoblastoma. I am currently working on the characterization of the radioactive source, by comparing calibration data with results of simulations of the radionuclide distribution.

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Short CV: I obtained my BSc in Clinical Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome in 2024. I am currently pursuing my MSc in Biomedical Engineering at the same university and I am carrying out my master’s thesis within the ARPG research group. My thesis focuses on the validation of a treatment planning system using Monte Carlo simulations and on the investigation of the therapeutic effectiveness of VHEE under ultra-high dose-rate (UHDR) conditions through one-field-per-fraction (OFPF) delivery for prostate cancer and spinal metastases.

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Short CV: I earned my Bachelor's degree in Clinical Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome in 2024 and I am currently completing my Master's in Biomedical Engineering, which included an Erasmus period at ISEP (Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto) from September 2025 to February 2026. My experimental thesis focuses on developing and testing a novel scintillating fiber detector for radiotherapy monitoring, specifically in proton and carbon ion treatments. I am involved in the construction and characterization of the prototype and in experimental measurements using an ultra-high-sensitivity scientific camera, with the ultimate goal of verifying in real-time that the beam accurately targets the patient.

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Short CV: I graduated in Clinical Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome in 2024 and am currently completing a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering at the same university. My Master's thesis focuses on the experimental monitoring of carbon-ion beams during hadrontherapy treatments, with the aim of developing and characterizing innovative techniques for treatment monitoring and delivered dose verification.

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Short CV: I graduated in Clinical Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome in 2024. Now i am concluding a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering at the same university. My Master's thesis revolves around the analysis of experimental proton CT data, with the aim of improving the accuracy of proton therapy by providing lower-dose treatment plans with reduced proton range uncertainties

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Short CV: After graduating in Clinical Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome in 2024, i continued my academic path by pursuing a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering at the same university. My thesis is part of the “TRONDHEIM” project, focused on developing wearable gamma-ray detectors for continuous monitoring of patients undergoing molecular radiotherapy.

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Short CV: I earned my Bachelor's degree in Clinical Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome in 2024 and i'm currently completing a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering. My thesis focuses on validating a Monte Carlo-based treatment planning system for the CPFR clinical trial by comparing conventional and FLASH treatment plans and performing dosimetric tests on anthropomorphic phantoms for skin cancer applications.