CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Course Coordinator for UG and PG courses.
- Involved in the activities related to course curriculum & academic activities.
- Medical physicist in department of Radiotherapy and Oncology.
Shambhavi is Assistant Professor in Medical Radiation Physics Programme at MCHP, Manipal.
She is:
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Subject code | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Physics | BRTT 105 | 1st Semester BRTT |
| Radiotherapy Equipments | BRTT 201 | 3rd Semester BRTT |
| Radiation Safety and Regulations | MRP 707 | 3rd Semester MMRP |
| Radiation Physics, Radiation Quantities & Units | MRP 602 | 2nd Semester MMRP |
| Radiation Quantities & Detection | BRTT 106 | 2nd Semester BRTT |
| Physics of Brachytherapy | BRTT 204 | 4th Semester BRTT |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. | PCM | Mangalore University | 2005 |
| M.Sc. | Medical Radiation Physics | School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal | 2007 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasturba Medical College | Lecturer | Medical Physicist and Teaching PG students | Jan 2009 –Apr 2010 |
| Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal | Assistant Professor | Teaching & Clinical | November 2016 - till date |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Radiation Dosimetry, Quality Assurance Programs of Radiotherapy equipments, Radiation Safety & Patient specific QA.
Area of Expertise
Treatment Planning In Radiotherapy, Dosimetry in Radiological Physics.
Area of Research
Treatment Planning in Radiotherapy, Quality Assurance Programs of Radiotherapy equipment.
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Professional Affiliations:
- Certified Radiological Safety Officer RSO(M) by RP&AD, Baba Atomic Research Centre.
- Life Member of Association of Medical Physicists of India.
- Atomic Energy Regulatory Board recognized Radiation Professional.
Work Experience
| Organisation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Mangalore Institute of Oncology | Medical Physicist | Dec 2012- Nov 2016 |
A Dosimetric Comparison of Double Arc Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy with Large Field Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer.
Jayapalan Krishnan Suresh Rao Sanath Hegde Jayarama Shetty Shambhavi
Krishnan, J. , Rao, S. , Hegde, S. , Shetty, J. and Shambhavi, . (2015) A Dosimetric Comparison of Double Arc Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy with Large Field Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer. International Journal of Medical Physics, Clinical Engineering and Radiation Oncology, 4, 353-363. URL: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=61211