Jacob McNevin

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Jacob McNevin is a leading figure in the development of compact linear accelerators (linacs) for advanced radiotherapy and security applications. His primary research focuses on the design and optimization of novel radiation delivery systems, with a major contribution being the creation of a compact X-band electron linac operating at 3 MV. This work, detailed in his most-cited paper (27 citations), enables high-output, portable radiation sources suitable for both cancer treatment and security screening. McNevin also pioneered a hardware and software platform for 4π radiotherapy, a technique that uses highly noncoplanar beams to dramatically reduce normal tissue toxicity while allowing tumor dose escalation. His innovative approach integrates robotic delivery with intensity-modulated radiotherapy, as demonstrated in his 2016 work (6 citations). With a career dedicated to bridging engineering and clinical oncology, McNevin’s research has laid the groundwork for more accessible and precise radiation therapy, promising to expand treatment options in resource-limited settings and improve patient outcomes through smarter, more targeted dose delivery.