Department of Medical Physics

Department Chair: Samideh Khoei, PhD

Contact information:

Phone: +98 21 8862 2647, 8670 4671, 8670 4568

Website: Medical Physics Department

Activities

The Department of Medical Physics is dedicated to the education and training of students in various fields of medical physics, including:

• Radiotherapy
• Medical Imaging
• Radiobiology and Nanomaterials
• Nuclear Medicine
• Artificial Intelligence Research 

Facilities

The department is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, including:

• Nanoradiobiology Laboratory
• Optics Laboratory
• Nuclear Medicine Laboratory
• Ultrasound Laboratory
• Ionizing Radiation Laboratory 

Services

The Department offers a range of specialized services, including:

• Cell Culture
• Hyperthermia Treatments
• Cell Staining Tests
• Live/Dead Assays 

Mission and Objectives

The mission of the Department of Medical Physics is to educate, conduct research, and train students to enhance their knowledge and understanding in the field of medical sciences. The focus is particularly on the integration and application of basic sciences and physics in medicine. To achieve this mission, the department undertakes the following actions:

• Education and training of students at the master's and specialized doctorate levels.
• Instruction of medical students in the field of medical physics.
• Training medical science students on the application of physics in medical contexts.
• Conducting both applied and basic research in medical physics.
• Providing consulting services in research fields.

History

The Department of Medical Physics was established in 1973 as part of the Iran University of Medical Sciences, located in the Ayat A. Taleghani Medical Complex (Batmanqlich Medical Education Complex). Initially, Dr. Fatureh Chi managed the department, followed by Dr. Abolfazl Rasouli. The department was responsible for conducting medical physics classes and laboratories for medical students, with support from experts such as Mr. Ershadi and Mr. Kaveh Katouzi.

From 1979 to 1997, Dr. Bahram Boluri led the department, with Dr. Ali Akbar Sharafi managing it during the early 1990s. Throughout these years, the department expanded its infrastructure with assistance from specialists in rehabilitation and paramedicine.

Over the years, the department has introduced master's and specialized doctorate programs in medical physics and medical imaging technology. The number of faculty members and research facilities has also increased significantly.

By 2025, the department has successfully conducted 26 master's courses and 16 doctorate courses in medical physics, along with 8 master's courses in medical imaging technology. Faculty members are actively researching areas such as radiotherapy, radiobiology, dosimetry, ultrasound, optics and lasers, nuclear medicine, and the application of nanoparticles in medical physics and imaging.

Introduction to Medical Physics

Medical physics is a branch of applied physics focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases through the application of physical principles, methods, and technologies in clinical medicine and research. The field has rapidly developed over the past two decades, and it encompasses several subfields, including:

• Imaging Physics
• Radiotherapy
• Nuclear Medicine
• Radiobiology and Radiation Health (including radiation protection in medicine)
• Non-ionizing Radiation
• Bioelectrophysiological Measurements

This structured overview highlights the Department's commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in medical physics, aligning with international standards in medical education and research.

Last updated by M. Rangaviz__Aug. 16, 2026