Carmela Carpentieri

I graduated in physics at “Federico II” University in Naples in 2000, studied for my PHD in high energy physics at “Albert Ludwig” University in Freiburg. I worked at Pisa University in the field of medical imaging, contributing to the development of a pixel detector-based single photon-counting imaging system, used for different goals. I post-graduated in medical physics at Pisa University with a thesis on the radiobiological characterization of the very high dose rate and dose per pulse electron beams produced by an IORT (intra operative radiation therapy) dedicated linac. Since 2009, I am working as a researcher of the National Center for Radiation Protection and Computational Physics, within the Italian National Institute of Health (Istituto Superiore di Sanità - ISS). My research activities cover radioactivity, both from natural and artificial sources, from a radioprotection point of view, with a strong focus on radon isotopes. The areas of interest include measurement protocols and techniques, dosimetry, epidemiology, risk assessment, remediation and prevention, policies and regulation. I am involved in several projects national and international and also in activities within the current Italian National Radon Action Plan, as well as in developing and improving the new NRAP according to the requirements of the 2013/59/Euratom directive.