Javier Caravaca Rodriguez, PhD
Professional Researcher
Assoc Professional Researcher
Biography
With my background in nuclear and particle physics, and expertise in particle detectors, I develop cutting-edge radiation detectors to improve current diagnosis and therapy techniques for a number of diseases, including cancer. My main interests are exploring novel designs for SPECT and PET systems to improve their performance and expand their range of application to other pathologies. In particular, I develop new SPECT detectors for alpha and beta theranostics, explore new avenues of exploiting Cherenkov light in TOF-PET, and spearhead Monte Carlo techniques to improve dosimetry in preclinical radiation therapy.
Education
Postdoctoral, 08/2020 - Neutrino Physics, University of California, Berkeley
PhD, 07/2014 - Experimental Particle Physics, University Autonomous of Barcelona
MSc, 06/2010 - Particle Physics and Cosmology, University of Barcelona
B.S., 07/2009 - Physics, University of Granada
Honors and Awards
Breakthrough Prize, 2016