Iran, Islamic Republic of
Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Medicine,
Babol University of Medical Sciences
Dr. Amin Ataie
Address:
Babol University of Medical Sciences, Ganjafrooz Ave, Babol,
Mazandaran Province, Iran
Academic Metrics
- h-index: 18
- i-10 index: 13
- Total Citations:673
Research Interests:
- Medical Physics
- Radiation Dosimetry
- Radiotherapy & Radiation Oncology
- Monte Carlo Simulation (MCNP)
- Radiation Protection & Shielding
- Brachytherapy
- Quality Assurance (QA) in Radiotherapy
- Dosimetry of Small Fields
Biography:
Dr. Amin Ataei is a dedicated medical physicist and an Assistant Professor at the Babol University of Medical Sciences in Iran. His research is centered on the precise measurement and calculation of radiation dosage in therapeutic applications, a field known as radiation dosimetry. Dr. Ataei specializes in using advanced Monte Carlo simulation techniques, particularly the MCNP code, to model and verify dose distributions for various radiotherapy modalities, including external beam therapy and brachytherapy. His work also extends to radiation protection, where he designs and evaluates novel shielding structures to ensure the safety of both patients and medical staff. Through his rigorous research, Dr. Ataei contributes to enhancing the accuracy, safety, and effectiveness of radiation treatments for cancer.
Education Details:
- PhD in Medical Physics, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
- MSc in Medical Physics, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
- BSc in Physics, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
Professional Background:
- Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Physics, Babol University of Medical Sciences (Present)
Achievements:
- Holds a faculty position at a leading medical university in Iran.
- Author of numerous peer-reviewed articles focusing on the application of Monte Carlo methods in radiotherapy.
Current Research Projects
His current research focuses on designing innovative components for linear accelerators, such as multi-leaf variable thickness attenuators, to improve dose delivery. He is also investigating the use of nanomaterials in shielding design for medical facilities and conducting dosimetric studies for flattening filter-free (FFF) photon beams.
Academic Profiles of Dr. Amin Ataei
Publications:
Dr. Ataei is an active researcher in medical physics, with his recent publications focusing on the design of novel radiotherapy components and shielding structures using Monte Carlo simulations.
List of Recent Publications:
- Esfehani, M. K., Ataei, A., & Ghorbani, M. (2024). Design of a new multi-leaf variable thickness attenuator for intensity modulated radiation therapy: a Monte Carlo study. Journal of Instrumentation, 19(03), P03010. DOI: 10.1088/1748-0221/19/03/P03010
- Ataei, A., & Aghajani, P. (2023). Feasibility study of using nano-materials instead of lead in the shielding design of medical electron linear accelerator rooms using the MCNPX Monte Carlo code. Journal of Medical Signals and Sensors, 13(4), 302-308. DOI: 10.4103/jmss.jmss_12_23
- Asgari, F., Ataei, A., & Ghorbani, M. (2023). Dosimetric evaluation of a new flattening filter free photon beam combined with a multileaf variable thickness attenuator for small animal irradiation. Medical Dosimetry, 48(3), 154-159. DOI: 10.1016/j.meddos.2023.05.002
- Ataei, A., & Kardan, M. R. (2023). Design and dosimetric study of a new shielding structure for the maze of a medical linac room using the MCNPX code. Journal of Biomedical Physics & Engineering, 13(2), 177–184. DOI: 10.31661/jbpe.v0i0.2201-1457
- Karami, H., Ataei, A., & Ghorbani, M. (2022). Evaluation of the Effect of Patient Position Uncertainties on Dose Distribution in Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy of Prostate Cancer Patients. Journal of Medical Signals and Sensors, 12(4), 268-274. DOI: 10.4103/jmss.jmss_82_21
Last Updated on October 12, 2025