M. Harrison

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M. Harrison is a leading researcher in the development of compact linear accelerators (linacs) for advanced radiotherapy and security imaging. Their primary contributions center on designing high-output, low-energy X-band linacs that enable novel treatment delivery techniques. Harrison’s most cited work, "Compact X-Band electron linac for radiotherapy and security applications" (2021, 27 citations), introduces a 3 MV linac that is both robust and efficient, facilitating highly noncoplanar intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). This innovation, detailed in their earlier conference paper "TH‐EF‐BRB‐07: Novel Hardware and Software Platform for Intermediate Energy 4π Radiotherapy" (2016, 6 citations), allows for optimized robotic delivery of radiation, significantly reducing normal tissue toxicity while enabling tumor dose escalation. By integrating hardware and software platforms, Harrison has created a practical pathway for 4π radiotherapy, a technique that uses multiple non-coplanar beams to improve dose conformity. Their work bridges engineering and clinical physics, offering a scalable solution for both medical and security applications. With a growing citation record, Harrison’s research is poised to impact the next generation of compact radiation delivery systems, making advanced therapies more accessible and precise.