Dr. Rechal Nisha D Souza

The responsibilities include teaching and practical training for B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology, M.Sc. Medical Radiation Physics, and allied health sciences programs. Academic activities involve designing and updating course content in accordance with current developments in radiation oncology and medical physics. The role also focuses on guiding students in radiation physics, radiotherapy treatment planning, imaging science, and radiation protection, while supervising undergraduate and postgraduate seminars and research projects and providing academic mentorship and career guidance.

Research activities include conducting clinical and applied research in radiation oncology physics, dosimetry, treatment planning, and advanced imaging techniques. Scholarly contributions involve publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting scientific work at conferences, workshops, seminars, and symposiums. Maintaining active professional engagement through the Association of Medical Physicists of India, along with certification as a Radiological Safety Officer-Medical (RSO-III) under the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board framework.

In addition, the role involves contributing to quality assurance and radiation safety activities in coordination with the Radiation Oncology Department and serving as a Medical Physicist at Kasturba Hospital. Administrative responsibilities include serving as class coordinator, teacher guardian, and departmental coordinator for alumni and industry liaison activities. The role also includes organizing workshops, seminars, conferences, and outreach programs to support professional development, interdisciplinary learning, and community awareness in cancer care.