Medical Physicist · Nuclear Medicine & Diagnostic Radiology
Nicholas Leybourne
I specialise in SiPM-based PET, working across nuclear medicine, radiation protection and diagnostic radiology. I hold a PhD in Medical Physics from the University of Surrey and lead clinical and technical studies that improve imaging performance, safety and service quality.
Profile
Improving imaging performance, safety & service quality
I provide regional QA support for radiology and nuclear medicine services and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating strong proficiency in MATLAB and Python. With a background in physics, mathematics and computing, I bring expertise in experimental research, problem-solving and communication, and have presented my research at international conferences to advance the use of medical imaging technologies.
Areas of focus
What I work on
PET detector physics
Quantitative characterisation of SiPM-based PET/CT, image reconstruction and small-lesion detectability.
Radiation protection
Dose audit, dosimetry and regulatory compliance across nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiology.
Quality assurance
Regional annual and routine QA of PET/CT, SPECT/CT, CT, X-ray and fluoroscopy systems.
Scientific computing
Python and MATLAB tooling, data analysis pipelines and a purpose-built QA database.
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University of SurreyLet's connect
Open to opportunities in medical physics. The quickest way to reach me is by email, phone or WhatsApp.